295/55R20 In Inches – Tire Size & Wheel Fitment Guide

What size tire is 295/55R20 in Inches?

The 295/55R20 tire has an overall diameter of 32.8 inches, a section width of 11.6 inches, and can be mounted on 20 x 8.0-10.0 inches rim. The equivalent tire size in the high flotation system is 32.8x11.6R20.

	Inches	Millimeters
Tire Diameter	32.8	832.5
Section Width	11.6	295
Rim Height	20	508
Sidewall Height	6.4	162.3
Circumference	103	2615.4

11.6"

32.8"

103"

20"

6.4"

615.3 Revs/Mile

To easy understanding, let us break down each component of the 295/55R20 tire size to know what these numbers represent and how they may affect your vehicle's performance:

How tall is a 295/55R20 tire?

The 295/55R20 tire has a width of 11.6 inches (295 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 295/55R20 tire?

The 295/55R20 tire has a height of 32.8 inches (832.5 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.

295/55R20 sidewall height

The 295/55R20 has a sidewall height of 6.4 inches (162.3 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 295/55R20 tire?

You can mount the 295/55R20 tire on a rim with a height of 20 inches and a rim 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.

295/55R20 circumference

The 295/55R20 tire has a circumference of 103 inches (2615.4 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.

295/55R20 Revolutions

The 295/55R20 performs 615.3 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 295/55R20

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 295/55R20: