265/45R20 In Inches – Tire Size & Wheel Fitment Guide

What size tire is 265/45R20 in Inches?

The 265/45R20 tire has an overall diameter of 29.4 inches, a section width of 10.4 inches, and can be mounted on 20 x 8.5-10.0 inches rim. The equivalent tire size in the high flotation system is 29.4x10.4R20.

	Inches	Millimeters
Tire Diameter	29.4	746.5
Section Width	10.4	265
Rim Height	20	508
Sidewall Height	4.7	119.3
Circumference	92.3	2345.2

10.4"

29.4"

92.3"

20"

4.7"

686.2 Revs/Mile

To easy understanding, let us break down each component of the 265/45R20 tire size to know what these numbers represent and how they may affect your vehicle's performance:

How tall is a 265/45R20 tire?

The 265/45R20 tire has a width of 10.4 inches (265 mm). This is the measurement at its thickest point, the distance between the outer sidewall and the inner sidewall’s widest point, also called as tread width or section width.

How wide is a 265/45R20 tire?

The 265/45R20 tire has a height of 29.4 inches (746.5 mm). This is the measurement from the bottom to the highest point at the top of a tire through its exact center when inflated and unloaded.

265/45R20 sidewall height

The 265/45R20 has a sidewall height of 4.7 inches (119.3 mm). It’s measured from the rim to the outer edge of the tire's tread, expressed as a percentage of tire width.

What size rim do you need for 265/45R20 tire?

You can mount the 265/45R20 tire on a rim with a height of 20 inches and a rim width ranging from 8.5-10.0 inches. (Based on recommendations of The Tire and Rim Association (TRA))

Putting very narrow tires on wide rims or vice versa can result in reduced performance of the tire.

265/45R20 circumference

The 265/45R20 tire has a circumference of 92.3 inches (2345.2 mm), This is the measurement of the distance the tire travels in one revolution.

The tire circumference plays a crucial role in your vehicle's overall performance, affecting its speedometer acceleration, accuracy and fuel efficiency.

265/45R20 Revolutions

The 265/45R20 performs 686.2 revs/mile. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire rotates while it covers the distance of one mile.

Replacement Tire Sizes for 265/45R20

As a rule, you can replace the tire within a 3% difference in tire diameter (height) of the OEM tire size. However, it should be considered as a general guideline, not a hard and fast rule. Here is a list of compatible tire sizes for 265/45R20: