325/40R20 tire size in inches

A 325/40R20 tire measures

30.2" tall × 12.8" wide

5.12" sidewall on a 20" wheel. 667 revolutions per mile.

325/40R20 means a tire 325 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (130 mm), radial construction (R), for a 20 inch wheel.

30.2"20" rim5.1"12.8" wide
325/40R20: 30.2 inches tall, 12.8 inches wide, on a 20 inch rim, drawn to scale

325/40R20 specs

Overall diameter (height)30.24 inches (768 mm)
Section width12.80 inches (325 mm)
Sidewall height5.12 inches (130 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter20 inches
Circumference95.0 inches (2,413 mm)
Revolutions per mile667
Revolutions per kilometer414
Approximate rim width10.5" to 12.0"
In inches (flotation style)30.2x12.8R20
Aspect ratio40%

Calculated from the size. Real tires differ by brand, model and tread depth, typically by a few tenths of an inch.

Sizes that can replace 325/40R20 on a 20" wheel

These 20" sizes are within 3% of 325/40R20's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
235/55R2030.18"9.25"−0.2%59.9 mphCompare
215/60R2030.16"8.46"−0.3%59.8 mphCompare
285/45R2030.10"11.22"−0.5%59.7 mphCompare
265/50R2030.43"10.43"+0.7%60.4 mphCompare
255/50R2030.04"10.04"−0.7%59.6 mphCompare
295/45R2030.45"11.61"+0.7%60.4 mphCompare
335/40R2030.55"13.19"+1.0%60.6 mphCompare
315/40R2029.92"12.40"−1.0%59.4 mphCompare
245/55R2030.61"9.65"+1.2%60.7 mphCompare
225/60R2030.63"8.86"+1.3%60.8 mphCompare
355/35R2029.78"13.98"−1.5%59.1 mphCompare
225/55R2029.74"8.86"−1.6%59.0 mphCompare

Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
335/35R2121"30.23"0.0%Compare
235/50R2121"30.25"+0.1%Compare
285/50R1919"30.22"−0.1%Compare
265/30R2424"30.26"+0.1%Compare
305/55R1717"30.21"−0.1%Compare
315/25R2424"30.20"−0.1%Compare
225/75R1717"30.29"+0.2%Compare
295/40R2121"30.29"+0.2%Compare
355/40R1919"30.18"−0.2%Compare
225/80R1616"30.17"−0.2%Compare
315/45R1919"30.16"−0.2%Compare
275/70R1515"30.16"−0.3%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 325/40R20 with another size

With 335/40R20 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.6 mph

335/40R20 is +0.31 inches (+1.0%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

325/40R20335/40R20Difference%
Overall diameter30.24"30.55"+0.31"+1.0%
Section width12.80"13.19"+0.39"+3.1%
Sidewall height5.12"5.28"+0.16"+3.1%
Circumference94.99"95.98"+0.99"+1.0%
Revolutions per mile667.0660.1−6.9−1.0%

Questions

How tall is a 325/40R20 tire?
A 325/40R20 tire is 30.2 inches tall (768 mm), calculated from the size. It is 12.8 inches wide with 5.1 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 325/40R20 mean?
325/40R20 means a tire 325 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (130 mm), radial construction (R), for a 20 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 325/40R20 tire make?
About 667 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 95.0 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 325/40R20 tire?
Roughly 10.5" to 12.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 235/55R20 instead of 325/40R20?
235/55R20 is −0.06 inches (−0.2%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.9 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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