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305/55R20 vs 295/60R20

295/60R20 is 2.2% taller (+0.73 in) and 0.39 in narrower than 305/55R20.

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295/60R20 is 2.2% taller than 305/55R20. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

305/55R20295/60R20Change
Diameter33.21″33.94″+0.73″+2.2%
Width12.01″11.61″−0.39″−3.3%
Sidewall6.60″6.97″+0.36″+5.5%
Circumference104.3″106.6″+2.3″+2.2%
Wheel20″20″Same
Revs per mile607594−13
SideTread
305/55R20295/60R20
Speedometer shows 60 mph61.3mph

Real speed on 295/60R20.

Ground clearance+0.36in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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305/55R20 or 295/60R20?

Can I use 295/60R20 instead of 305/55R20?

295/60R20 is 2.2% taller than 305/55R20. 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 295/60R20 you are really doing 61.3 mph if the speedometer was set up for 305/55R20. Going the other way, 305/55R20 would make it read 58.7 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.36 in (+9 mm) under the axle.

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