tireheight.com235/35R20 in inches
A 235/35R20 tire is 26.5″ tall and 9.3″ wide, and fits a 20″ wheel. In inches it is written 26.5×9.3R20.
How tall 235/35R20 tires really are
Heights published by BFGoodrich, Michelin and Toyo for all 8 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 25.7″ under load (below).
Real 235/35R20 tires measure 26.46–26.60″, against 26.48″ from the size code. Most run taller than the size code (6 of 8).
- Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 426.60″ +0.12″
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S · 326.50″ +0.02″
- Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect26.50″ +0.02″
- Toyo Proxes Sport 226.50″ +0.02″
- BFGoodrich g-Force Phenom T/A26.46″ −0.02″
- Michelin Pilot Alpin PA426.46″ −0.02″
Published revs per mile (785–786) mean the tire rolls like a 25.7″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.
The lightest (Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect, XL) is 2.4 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (BFGoodrich g-Force Phenom T/A, XL).
8 tires in 235/35R20
Sort by the spec you care about.
| Load | Revs/mi | Source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 ConnectPerformance | XL · 92(Y) | 26.50 | 22.8 | 7.2 | 1,389 | 786 | Spec page |
| Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4Winter | XL · 92V | 26.46 | 23.0 | 10.5 | 1,389 | 786 | Spec page |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SPerformance | XL · 92(Y) | 26.50 | 23.1 | 9.5 | 1,389 | 786 | Spec page |
| Toyo Proxes Sport 2Performance | XL · 92(Y) | 26.50 | 23.1 | 8.9 | 1,389 | 785 | Spec page |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SPerformance | XL · 92(Y) | 26.50 | 23.3 | 9.5 | 1,389 | 786 | Spec page |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SPerformance | XL · 92Y | 26.50 | 24.6 | 9.0 | 1,389 | 786 | Spec page |
| Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4Performance | XL · 92Y | 26.60 | 24.7 | 10.0 | 1,389 | 786 | Spec page |
| BFGoodrich g-Force Phenom T/APerformance | XL · 92Y | 26.46 | 25.2 | 9.0 | 1,389 | 786 | Spec page |
Is 235/35R20 a 27-inch tire?
Close. The size code works out to 26.48″, and the 8 tires here publish 26.46–26.60″, so people call it a 27.
All 27-inch tire sizes, on every wheel size.
Compare with nearby sizes
Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.
How to read 235/35R20
A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 35% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 82.3 mm or 3.24 inches.
Radial construction.
Mounts on a 20-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 8.0″ to 9.5″.
Each tire carries up to 1,389 lb (630 kg) at its maximum pressure.
Rated for up to 186 mph sustained.
Printed after the size.
| Specification | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 26.48 | 672 mm |
| Section width | 9.25 | 235 mm |
| Sidewall height | 3.24 | 82.3 mm |
| Circumference | 83.2 | 2,113 mm |
| Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded) | 761.7 | 473 per km |
| Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers) | 785–786 | 488 per km |
| Approved wheel width | 8.0–9.5 | 203–241 mm |
Speedometer error after switching to 235/35R20
Questions about 235/35R20
What is 235/35R20 in inches?
26.48 inches tall, 9.25 inches wide, on a 20-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 26.5×9.3R20.
How much does a 235/35R20 tire weigh?
Between 22.8 lb and 25.2 lb for the 8 tires listed here. The lightest is the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect (XL); the heaviest is the BFGoodrich g-Force Phenom T/A (XL).
What wheel width do I need for 235/35R20?
Manufacturers approve 8.0–9.5″ wide wheels for this size.
How many revolutions per mile does a 235/35R20 make?
Published figures run 785–786 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 761.7, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.
How much taller is 235/35R20 than 325/25R20?
0.08 inches taller on paper (26.48″ vs 26.40″), which raises the axle about 0.04″. Your speedometer will read about 0.3% slow.