325/55R20 tire size in inches

A 325/55R20 tire measures

34.1" tall × 12.8" wide

7.04" sidewall on a 20" wheel. 592 revolutions per mile.

325/55R20 means a tire 325 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (179 mm), radial construction (R), for a 20 inch wheel.

34.1"20" rim7.0"12.8" wide
325/55R20: 34.1 inches tall, 12.8 inches wide, on a 20 inch rim, drawn to scale

325/55R20 specs

Overall diameter (height)34.07 inches (865 mm)
Section width12.80 inches (325 mm)
Sidewall height7.04 inches (179 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter20 inches
Circumference107.0 inches (2,719 mm)
Revolutions per mile592
Revolutions per kilometer368
Approximate rim width9.5" to 11.0"
In inches (flotation style)34.1x12.8R20
Aspect ratio55%

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 325/55R20 on a 20" wheel

These 20" sizes are within 3% of 325/55R20's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
275/65R2034.07"10.83"0.0%60.0 mphCompare
355/50R2033.98"13.98"−0.3%59.8 mphCompare
295/60R2033.94"11.61"−0.4%59.8 mphCompare
305/60R2034.41"12.01"+1.0%60.6 mphCompare
315/55R2033.64"12.40"−1.3%59.2 mphCompare
335/55R2034.51"13.19"+1.3%60.8 mphCompare
345/50R2033.58"13.58"−1.4%59.1 mphCompare
265/65R2033.56"10.43"−1.5%59.1 mphCompare
285/65R2034.59"11.22"+1.5%60.9 mphCompare
285/60R2033.46"11.22"−1.8%58.9 mphCompare
315/60R2034.88"12.40"+2.4%61.4 mphCompare
305/55R2033.21"12.01"−2.5%58.5 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
285/85R1515"34.07"0.0%Compare
295/65R1919"34.10"+0.1%Compare
315/65R1818"34.12"+0.1%Compare
305/50R2222"34.01"−0.2%Compare
335/50R2121"34.19"+0.3%Compare
285/80R1616"33.95"−0.4%Compare
345/55R1919"33.94"−0.4%Compare
305/55R2121"34.21"+0.4%Compare
345/45R2222"34.22"+0.4%Compare
315/40R2424"33.92"−0.5%Compare
325/40R2424"34.24"+0.5%Compare
275/55R2222"33.91"−0.5%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 325/55R20 with another size

With 335/55R20 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.8 mph

335/55R20 is +0.43 inches (+1.3%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

325/55R20335/55R20Difference%
Overall diameter34.07"34.51"+0.43"+1.3%
Section width12.80"13.19"+0.39"+3.1%
Sidewall height7.04"7.25"+0.22"+3.1%
Circumference107.05"108.41"+1.36"+1.3%
Revolutions per mile591.9584.4−7.4−1.3%

Questions

How tall is a 325/55R20 tire?
A 325/55R20 tire is 34.1 inches tall (865 mm), calculated from the size. It is 12.8 inches wide with 7.0 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 325/55R20 mean?
325/55R20 means a tire 325 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (179 mm), radial construction (R), for a 20 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 325/55R20 tire make?
About 592 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 107.0 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 325/55R20 tire?
Roughly 9.5" to 11.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 275/65R20 instead of 325/55R20?
275/65R20 is 0.00 inches (0.0%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.0 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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