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295/55R20 vs 305/70R16

305/70R16 is 0.1% taller (+0.04 in) and 0.39 in wider than 295/55R20.

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305/70R16 is 0.1% taller than 295/55R20. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

295/55R20305/70R16Change
Diameter32.78″32.81″+0.04″+0.1%
Width11.61″12.01″+0.39″+3.4%
Sidewall6.39″8.41″+2.02″+31.6%
Circumference103.0″103.1″+0.1″+0.1%
Wheel20″16″−4″
Revs per mile615615−1
SideTread
295/55R20305/70R16
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.1mph

Real speed on 305/70R16.

Ground clearance+0.02in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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295/55R20 or 305/70R16?

Can I use 305/70R16 instead of 295/55R20?

305/70R16 is 0.1% taller than 295/55R20. 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 305/70R16 you are really doing 60.1 mph if the speedometer was set up for 295/55R20. Going the other way, 295/55R20 would make it read 59.9 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.02 in (+0 mm) under the axle.

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