tireheight.com295/40R20 in inches
A 295/40R20 tire is 29.3″ tall and 11.6″ wide, and fits a 20″ wheel. In inches it is written 29.3×11.6R20.
How tall 295/40R20 tires really are
Heights published by Michelin and Toyo for all 9 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 28.4″ under load (below).
Real 295/40R20 tires measure 29.29–29.30″, against 29.29″ from the size code. They run both taller and shorter than the size code.
Published revs per mile (709–710) mean the tire rolls like a 28.4″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.
The lightest (Michelin Latitude Sport 3, SL) is 7.9 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4, XL).
9 tires in 295/40R20
Sort by the spec you care about.
| Load | Revs/mi | Source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelin Latitude Sport 3Performance | SL · 106Y | 29.30 | 31.3 | 8.5 | 2,094 | 710 | Spec page |
| Michelin Latitude Tour HPAll-season | SL · 106V | 29.30 | 33.2 | 9.5 | 1,904 | 710 | Spec page |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUVPerformance | XL · 110Y | 29.30 | 34.6 | 9.5 | 2,337 | 710 | Spec page |
| Michelin Pilot Alpin 5Winter | SL · 106V | 29.29 | 35.1 | 10.5 | 2,094 | 710 | Spec page |
| Toyo Proxes Sport 2Performance | XL · 110Y | 29.30 | 35.9 | 9.2 | 2,337 | 709 | Spec page |
| Michelin X-Ice Snow+Winter | XL · 110H | 29.29 | 36.2 | 10.5 | 2,337 | 710 | Spec page |
| Toyo Proxes ST IIIPerformance | XL · 110V | 29.29 | 37.3 | 10.1 | 2,337 | 709 | Spec page |
| Michelin X-Ice SnowWinter | XL · 110T | 29.29 | 39.1 | 10.5 | 2,337 | 710 | Spec page |
| Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4Performance | XL · 110V | 29.30 | 39.2 | 9.5 | 2,337 | 710 | Spec page |
Is 295/40R20 a 29-inch tire?
Yes. The size code works out to 29.29″, and the 9 tires here publish 29.29–29.30″, so people call it a 29.
All 29-inch tire sizes, on every wheel size.
Compare with nearby sizes
Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.
How to read 295/40R20
A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 40% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 118.0 mm or 4.65 inches.
Radial construction.
Mounts on a 20-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 10.0″ to 11.5″.
Each tire carries up to 2,094 lb (950 kg) at its maximum pressure.
Rated for up to 149 mph sustained.
| Specification | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 29.29 | 744 mm |
| Section width | 11.61 | 295 mm |
| Sidewall height | 4.65 | 118.0 mm |
| Circumference | 92.0 | 2,337 mm |
| Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded) | 688.5 | 428 per km |
| Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers) | 709–710 | 441 per km |
| Approved wheel width | 10.0–11.5 | 254–292 mm |
Speedometer error after switching to 295/40R20
Questions about 295/40R20
What is 295/40R20 in inches?
29.29 inches tall, 11.61 inches wide, on a 20-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 29.3×11.6R20.
How much does a 295/40R20 tire weigh?
Between 31.3 lb and 39.2 lb for the 9 tires listed here. The lightest is the Michelin Latitude Sport 3 (SL); the heaviest is the Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 (XL).
What wheel width do I need for 295/40R20?
Manufacturers approve 10.0–11.5″ wide wheels for this size.
How many revolutions per mile does a 295/40R20 make?
Published figures run 709–710 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 688.5, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.
How much taller is 295/40R20 than 235/50R20?
0.04 inches taller on paper (29.29″ vs 29.25″), which raises the axle about 0.02″. Your speedometer will read about 0.1% slow.