285/25R20 In Inches – Tire Size & Rim Fitment Guide

What size tire is 285/25R20 in Inches?

The 285/25R20 tire has an overall diameter of 25.6 inches, a section width of 11.2 inches, and can be mounted on 20 x 10.5 inches rim. The equivalent tire size in the high flotation system is 25.6x11.2R20.

	Inches	Millimeters
Tire Diameter	25.6	650.5
Section Width	11.2	285
Rim Height	20	508
Sidewall Height	2.8	71.3
Circumference	80.5	2043.6

11.2"

25.6"

80.5"

20"

2.8"

787.5 Revs/Mile

To help you understand, we'll break down each part of the 285/25R20 tire size to know what these numbers represent & how they may affect your vehicle tire's performance:

How tall is a 285/25R20 tire?

A 285/25R20 tire has a height of 25.6 inches (650.5 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 no load.

How wide is a 285/25R20 tire?

The 285/25R20 has a width of 11.2 inches (285 mm). This is the tire measurement at its thickest point, the distance between the inner sidewall’s and the outer sidewall’s widest point, also known as section width or tread width.

You can put a slightly wider or narrower tire on a rim as long as it falls within the manufacturer's recommended tire width range.

285/25R20 sidewall height

The sidewall height of a 285/25R20 is 2.8 inches (71.3 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 I need for 285/25R20 tire?

You can put on a rim with a height of 20 inches and a rim width of 10.5 inches for a 285/25R20 tire. (Based on recommendations of The Tire and Rim Association (TRA))

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

285/25R20 circumference

The 285/25R20 tire has a circumference of 80.5 inches (2043.6 mm), This is the measurement of the distance the tire covers in one full rotation.

The tire circumference is important for your vehicle's overall performance, affecting its speedometer accuracy, acceleration and fuel efficiency.

285/25R20 Revolutions

The 285/25R20 performs 787.5 revs/mile. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire rotates while it covers the distance of one mile.

Compatible Tire Sizes for 285/25R20

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 285/25R20: