285/60R20 In Inches – Tire Size & Wheel Fitment Guide

What size tire is 285/60R20 in Inches?

The 285/60R20 tire has an overall diameter of 33.5 inches, a section width of 11.2 inches, and can be mounted on 20 x 8.0-10.0 inches rim. The equivalent tire size in the high flotation system is 33.5x11.2R20.

	Inches	Millimeters
Tire Diameter	33.5	850
Section Width	11.2	285
Rim Height	20	508
Sidewall Height	6.7	171
Circumference	105.1	2670.4

11.2"

33.5"

105.1"

20"

6.7"

602.7 Revs/Mile

To help you understand, we'll break down each part of the 285/60R20 tire size to know what these numbers represent & how they may affect your tire's performance:

How wide is a 285/60R20 tire?

The 285/60R20 tire has a width of 11.2 inches (285 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 tall is a 285/60R20 tire?

The 285/60R20 tire has a height of 33.5 inches (850 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.

285/60R20 sidewall height

The 285/60R20 has a sidewall height of 6.7 inches (171 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 285/60R20 tire?

You can mount the 285/60R20 tire on a rim with a height of 20 inches and a width ranging from 8.0-10.0 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.

285/60R20 circumference

The 285/60R20 tire has a circumference of 105.1 inches (2670.4 mm), This is the measurement of the distance the tire travels in one revolution.

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

285/60R20 Revolutions

The 285/60R20 performs 602.7 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 285/60R20

As a rule, you can replace the tire within a 3% difference in tire diameter (height) of the OEM tire size. Here is a list of compatible tire sizes for 285/60R20: