275/65R20 vs 35x12.50R20
35x12.50R20 is 2.7% taller (+0.93 in) and 1.67 in wider than 275/65R20.
35x12.50R20 is 2.7% taller than 275/65R20. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.
| 275/65R20 | 35x12.50R20 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 34.07″ | 35.00″ | +0.93″+2.7% |
| Width | 10.83″ | 12.50″ | +1.67″+15.5% |
| Sidewall | 7.04″ | 7.50″ | +0.46″+6.6% |
| Circumference | 107.0″ | 110.0″ | +2.9″+2.7% |
| Wheel | 20″ | 20″ | Same |
| Revs per mile | 592 | 576 | −16 |
Real speed on 35x12.50R20.
Change in height under the axle.
On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.
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275/65R20 or 35x12.50R20?
Can I use 35x12.50R20 instead of 275/65R20?
35x12.50R20 is 2.7% taller than 275/65R20. 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 35x12.50R20 you are really doing 61.6 mph if the speedometer was set up for 275/65R20. Going the other way, 275/65R20 would make it read 58.4 mph at a real 60.
How much ground clearance does it change?
Half the diameter difference: +0.46 in (+12 mm) under the axle.