355/55R20 tire size in inches

A 355/55R20 tire measures

35.4" tall × 14.0" wide

7.69" sidewall on a 20" wheel. 570 revolutions per mile.

355/55R20 means a tire 355 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (195 mm), radial construction (R), for a 20 inch wheel.

35.4"20" rim7.7"14.0" wide
355/55R20: 35.4 inches tall, 14.0 inches wide, on a 20 inch rim, drawn to scale

355/55R20 specs

Overall diameter (height)35.37 inches (899 mm)
Section width13.98 inches (355 mm)
Sidewall height7.69 inches (195 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter20 inches
Circumference111.1 inches (2,823 mm)
Revolutions per mile570
Revolutions per kilometer354
Approximate rim width10.0" to 11.5"
In inches (flotation style)35.4x14.0R20
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 355/55R20 on a 20" wheel

These 20" sizes are within 3% of 355/55R20's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
325/60R2035.35"12.80"−0.1%60.0 mphCompare
305/65R2035.61"12.01"+0.7%60.4 mphCompare
295/65R2035.10"11.61"−0.8%59.5 mphCompare
35x12.50R2035.00"12.50"−1.1%59.4 mphCompare
345/55R2034.94"13.58"−1.2%59.3 mphCompare
335/60R2035.83"13.19"+1.3%60.8 mphCompare
315/60R2034.88"12.40"−1.4%59.2 mphCompare
285/65R2034.59"11.22"−2.2%58.7 mphCompare
335/55R2034.51"13.19"−2.4%58.5 mphCompare
305/60R2034.41"12.01"−2.7%58.4 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
315/70R1818"35.36"0.0%Compare
295/75R1818"35.42"+0.1%Compare
345/60R1919"35.30"−0.2%Compare
335/55R2121"35.51"+0.4%Compare
305/55R2222"35.21"−0.5%Compare
335/50R2222"35.19"−0.5%Compare
355/40R2424"35.18"−0.5%Compare
345/50R2222"35.58"+0.6%Compare
335/65R1818"35.15"−0.6%Compare
315/75R1717"35.60"+0.6%Compare
315/65R1919"35.12"−0.7%Compare
325/65R1919"35.63"+0.7%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 355/55R20 with another size

With 325/60R20 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.0 mph

325/60R20 is −0.02 inches (−0.1%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

355/55R20325/60R20Difference%
Overall diameter35.37"35.35"−0.02"−0.1%
Section width13.98"12.80"−1.18"−8.5%
Sidewall height7.69"7.68"−0.01"−0.1%
Circumference111.13"111.07"−0.06"−0.1%
Revolutions per mile570.1570.5+0.3+0.1%

Questions

How tall is a 355/55R20 tire?
A 355/55R20 tire is 35.4 inches tall (899 mm), calculated from the size. It is 14.0 inches wide with 7.7 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 355/55R20 mean?
355/55R20 means a tire 355 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (195 mm), radial construction (R), for a 20 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 355/55R20 tire make?
About 570 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 111.1 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 355/55R20 tire?
Roughly 10.0" to 11.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 325/60R20 instead of 355/55R20?
325/60R20 is −0.02 inches (−0.1%) 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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