295/35R20 in inches

A 295/35R20 tire is 28.1″ tall and 11.6″ wide, and fits a 20″ wheel. In inches it is written 28.1×11.6R20.

Diameter28.13″

Width11.61″

Sidewall4.06″

Drawn to scale. Nominal dimensions calculated from the size code.

Manufacturer data

How tall 295/35R20 tires really are

Heights published by Michelin and Toyo for all 14 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 27.3″ under load (below).

Real 295/35R20 tires measure 28.10–28.11″, against 28.13″ from the size code. Most run shorter than the size code (11 of 14).

Height under load27.3″

Published revs per mile (739–740) mean the tire rolls like a 27.3″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.

Weight spread29.4–33.3 lb

The lightest (Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect, XL) is 3.9 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (Toyo Proxes Sport A/S, XL).

14 tires in 295/35R20

Sort by the spec you care about.

	Load					Revs/mi	Source
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 ConnectPerformance	XL · 105(Y)	28.10	29.4	7.2	2,039	740	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5Winter	XL · 105W	28.11	30.2	9.5	2,039	740	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Super SportPerformance	XL · 105(Y)	28.10	30.3	9.0	2,039	740	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SPerformance	XL · 105(Y)	28.10	30.4	9.0	2,039	740	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SPerformance	XL · 105(Y)	28.10	30.4	9.0	2,039	740	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SPerformance	XL · 105Y	28.10	30.4	9.0	2,039	740	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SPerformance	XL · 105(Y)	28.10	30.6	9.5	2,039	740	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5Winter	XL · 105W	28.11	30.9	9.5	2,039	740	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SPerformance	XL · 105(Y)	28.10	31.3	9.0	2,039	740	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4Performance	XL · 105V	28.10	31.3	9.0	2,039	740	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4Performance	XL · 105Y	28.10	31.8	10.0	2,039	740	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SPerformance	XL · 105(Y)	28.10	32.0	9.5	2,039	740	Spec page
Toyo Proxes Sport 2Performance	XL · 105(Y)	28.10	32.6	9.2	2,039	739	Spec page
Toyo Proxes Sport A/SPerformance	XL · 105Y	28.11	33.3	9.7	2,039	739	Spec page

Is 295/35R20 a 28-inch tire?

≈28″

Yes. The size code works out to 28.13″, and the 14 tires here publish 28.10–28.11″, so people call it a 28.

All 28-inch tire sizes, on every wheel size.

Compare with nearby sizes

Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.

Size	Diameter ″	vs 295/35R20	Difference
215/45R20	27.62	-0.51″	-1.8%
325/30R20	27.68	-0.45″	-1.6%
245/40R20	27.72	-0.41″	-1.5%
285/35R20	27.85	-0.28″	-1.0%
335/30R20	27.91	-0.22″	-0.8%
255/40R20	28.03	-0.10″	-0.3%
345/30R20	28.15	+0.02″	+0.1%
235/45R20	28.33	+0.20″	+0.7%
265/40R20	28.35	+0.22″	+0.8%
305/35R20	28.41	+0.28″	+1.0%

How to read 295/35R20

How to read any tire size

How 295/35R20 105Y is printed on the sidewall. It's the most common code among the 14 tires here (8 of them); tires in this size come in other load and speed ratings too.

1295Section width

295 mm across the widest point, or 11.61 inches. Every 295 size

235Aspect ratio

A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 35% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 103.3 mm or 4.06 inches.

3RConstruction

Radial construction.

420Wheel diameter

Mounts on a 20-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 10.0″ to 11.5″.

5105Load index

Each tire carries up to 2,039 lb (925 kg) at its maximum pressure.

6YSpeed rating

Rated for up to 186 mph sustained.

XLExtra load

Printed after the size.

Specification	Inches	Metric
Overall diameter	28.13	714 mm
Section width	11.61	295 mm
Sidewall height	4.06	103.3 mm
Circumference	88.4	2,245 mm
Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded)	717.0	446 per km
Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers)	739–740	459–460 per km
Approved wheel width	10.0–11.5	254–292 mm

Speedometer error after switching to 295/35R20

Your actual speed– mph

Questions about 295/35R20

What is 295/35R20 in inches?

28.13 inches tall, 11.61 inches wide, on a 20-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 28.1×11.6R20.

How much does a 295/35R20 tire weigh?

Between 29.4 lb and 33.3 lb for the 14 tires listed here. The lightest is the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect (XL); the heaviest is the Toyo Proxes Sport A/S (XL).

What wheel width do I need for 295/35R20?

Manufacturers approve 10.0–11.5″ wide wheels for this size.

How many revolutions per mile does a 295/35R20 make?

Published figures run 739–740 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 717.0, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.

How much taller is 295/35R20 than 255/40R20?

0.10 inches taller on paper (28.13″ vs 28.03″), which raises the axle about 0.05″. Your speedometer will read about 0.4% slow.