35x12.50R20 tire size in inches

A 35x12.50R20 tire measures

35.0" tall × 12.5" wide

7.50" sidewall on a 20" wheel. 576 revolutions per mile.

35x12.50R20 is a flotation (inch) size: 35 inches tall, 12.50 inches wide, for a 20 inch wheel. The R means radial construction.

35.0"20" rim7.5"12.5" wide
35x12.50R20: 35.0 inches tall, 12.5 inches wide, on a 20 inch rim, drawn to scale

35x12.50R20 specs

Overall diameter (height)35.00 inches (889 mm)
Section width12.50 inches (318 mm)
Sidewall height7.50 inches (191 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter20 inches
Circumference110.0 inches (2,793 mm)
Revolutions per mile576
Revolutions per kilometer358
Approximate rim width8.5" to 11.0"
Aspect ratio (equivalent)60%

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 35x12.50R20 on a 20" wheel

These 20" sizes are within 3% of 35x12.50R20's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
345/55R2034.94"13.58"−0.2%59.9 mphCompare
295/65R2035.10"11.61"+0.3%60.2 mphCompare
315/60R2034.88"12.40"−0.3%59.8 mphCompare
325/60R2035.35"12.80"+1.0%60.6 mphCompare
355/55R2035.37"13.98"+1.1%60.6 mphCompare
285/65R2034.59"11.22"−1.2%59.3 mphCompare
335/55R2034.51"13.19"−1.4%59.2 mphCompare
305/60R2034.41"12.01"−1.7%59.0 mphCompare
305/65R2035.61"12.01"+1.7%61.0 mphCompare
335/60R2035.83"13.19"+2.4%61.4 mphCompare
275/65R2034.07"10.83"−2.6%58.4 mphCompare
325/55R2034.07"12.80"−2.6%58.4 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
35x12.50R1515"35.00"0.0%Compare
35x12.50R1717"35.00"0.0%Compare
35x12.50R1818"35.00"0.0%Compare
35x12.50R2222"35.00"0.0%Compare
35x12.50R2424"35.00"0.0%Compare
305/75R1717"35.01"0.0%Compare
355/50R2121"34.98"−0.1%Compare
285/85R1616"35.07"+0.2%Compare
325/55R2121"35.07"+0.2%Compare
315/65R1919"35.12"+0.3%Compare
345/40R2424"34.87"−0.4%Compare
335/65R1818"35.15"+0.4%Compare

Compare 35x12.50R20 with another size

With 345/55R20 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

59.9 mph

345/55R20 is −0.06 inches (−0.2%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

35x12.50R20345/55R20Difference%
Overall diameter35.00"34.94"−0.06"−0.2%
Section width12.50"13.58"+1.08"+8.7%
Sidewall height7.50"7.47"−0.03"−0.4%
Circumference109.96"109.77"−0.19"−0.2%
Revolutions per mile576.2577.2+1.0+0.2%

Questions

How tall is a 35x12.50R20 tire?
A 35x12.50R20 tire is 35.0 inches tall (889 mm), calculated from the size. It is 12.5 inches wide with 7.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 35x12.50R20 mean?
35x12.50R20 is a flotation (inch) size: 35 inches tall, 12.50 inches wide, for a 20 inch wheel. The R means radial construction.
How many revolutions per mile does a 35x12.50R20 tire make?
About 576 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 110.0 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 35x12.50R20 tire?
Roughly 8.5" to 11.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 345/55R20 instead of 35x12.50R20?
345/55R20 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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