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285/55R20 vs 275/65R20

275/65R20 is 5.4% taller (+1.73 in) and 0.39 in narrower than 285/55R20.

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275/65R20 is 5.4% taller than 285/55R20. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears.

285/55R20275/65R20Change
Diameter32.34″34.07″+1.73″+5.4%
Width11.22″10.83″−0.39″−3.5%
Sidewall6.17″7.04″+0.87″+14.0%
Circumference101.6″107.0″+5.4″+5.4%
Wheel20″20″Same
Revs per mile624592−32
SideTread
285/55R20275/65R20
Speedometer shows 60 mph63.2mph

Real speed on 275/65R20.

Ground clearance+0.87in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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285/55R20 or 275/65R20?

Can I use 275/65R20 instead of 285/55R20?

275/65R20 is 5.4% taller than 285/55R20. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears. 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 275/65R20 you are really doing 63.2 mph if the speedometer was set up for 285/55R20. Going the other way, 285/55R20 would make it read 56.9 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.87 in (+22 mm) under the axle.

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