285/50R20 tire size
A 285/50R20 tire is 31.2 inches (793 mm) tall and 11.2 inches (285 mm) wide, and fits a 20-inch wheel. In inch sizing it is about a 31.2x11.2R20.
| Inches | Millimetres | |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 11.22 in | 285 mm |
| Sidewall height | 5.61 in | 143 mm |
| Wheel diameter | 20 in | 508 mm |
| Circumference | 98.1 in | 2491 mm |
| Revs per mile / km | 646 | 401 |
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Sizes within 3% of 285/50R20
| Size | Diameter | Difference | Width | Sidewall | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275/65R17 | 31.1″ | −0.5% | 10.8″ | 7.0″ | 17″ |
| 255/70R17 | 31.1″ | −0.5% | 10.0″ | 7.0″ | 17″ |
| 255/65R18 | 31.1″ | −0.5% | 10.0″ | 6.5″ | 18″ |
| 255/55R20 | 31.0″ | −0.6% | 10.0″ | 5.5″ | 20″ |
| 31x10.50R15 | 31.0″ | −0.7% | 10.5″ | 8.0″ | 15″ |
| 245/75R17 | 31.5″ | +0.8% | 9.6″ | 7.2″ | 17″ |
| 235/75R17 | 30.9″ | −1.1% | 9.3″ | 6.9″ | 17″ |
| 265/65R18 | 31.6″ | +1.1% | 10.4″ | 6.8″ | 18″ |
| 265/70R17 | 31.6″ | +1.2% | 10.4″ | 7.3″ | 17″ |
| 305/40R22 | 31.6″ | +1.2% | 12.0″ | 4.8″ | 22″ |
| 265/75R16 | 31.6″ | +1.4% | 10.4″ | 7.8″ | 16″ |
| 275/45R21 | 30.7″ | −1.5% | 10.8″ | 4.9″ | 21″ |
Within 3% of the original diameter is the range most tire shops treat as a direct swap. Check load index and clearance too.
What 285/50R20 means
- 285
- Section width: 285 mm (11.2 in) from sidewall to sidewall.
- 50
- Aspect ratio: the sidewall is 50% as tall as the tire is wide, 143 mm (5.6 in).
- R
- Radial construction, used by almost every modern tire.
- 20
- Fits a 20-inch wheel.
285/50R20 questions
What is 285/50R20 in inches?
285/50R20 is about 31.2 inches tall and 11.2 inches wide, on a 20-inch wheel, roughly a 31.2x11.2R20 in inch sizing.
Is 285/50R20 a 31 inch tire?
Yes. At 31.2 inches it is sold and fitted as a 31-inch tire.
What size can replace 285/50R20?
275/65R17, 255/70R17, 255/65R18 are the closest common sizes, all within 0.5% of its diameter, so the speedometer stays close to accurate.
How much bigger is 285/55R20?
285/55R20 is 3.6% taller, so at an indicated 60 mph you would really be doing 62.2 mph. Compare 285/50R20 and 285/55R20.
How many revolutions per mile does 285/50R20 make?
About 646 per mile (401 per km), from a 98.1-inch circumference.