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265/45R20 vs 235/55R20

235/55R20 is 2.7% taller (+0.79 in) and 1.18 in narrower than 265/45R20.

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235/55R20 is 2.7% taller than 265/45R20. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

265/45R20235/55R20Change
Diameter29.39″30.18″+0.79″+2.7%
Width10.43″9.25″−1.18″−11.3%
Sidewall4.69″5.09″+0.39″+8.4%
Circumference92.3″94.8″+2.5″+2.7%
Wheel20″20″Same
Revs per mile686668−18
SideTread
265/45R20235/55R20
Speedometer shows 60 mph61.6mph

Real speed on 235/55R20.

Ground clearance+0.39in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−0.59in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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265/45R20 or 235/55R20?

Can I use 235/55R20 instead of 265/45R20?

235/55R20 is 2.7% taller than 265/45R20. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap. Also match or beat the original load index and speed rating, and check that the wheel width suits the new tire.

Will my speedometer be off?

At an indicated 60 mph on 235/55R20 you are really doing 61.6 mph if the speedometer was set up for 265/45R20. Going the other way, 265/45R20 would make it read 58.4 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.39 in (+10 mm) under the axle.

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