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295/55R20 in inches

A 295/55R20 tire is 32.8″ tall and 11.6″ wide, and fits a 20″ wheel. In inches it is written 32.8×11.6R20.

Diameter32.78″
Width11.61″
Sidewall6.39″
295/55R20 drawn to scale: 32.78 inch diameter, 6.39 inch sidewall, 20 inch wheel, 11.61 inch tread width20″ wheel6.39″32.78″ overall11.61″ wideSide view
Drawn to scale. Nominal dimensions calculated from the size code.
Manufacturer data

How tall 295/55R20 tires really are

Heights published by BFGoodrich, Mickey Thompson and Toyo for all 11 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 31.8–32.0″ under load (below).

Real 295/55R20 tires measure 32.76–33.20″, against 32.78″ from the size code. They run both taller and shorter than the size code.

  1. Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T33.20″ +0.42″
  2. Mickey Thompson Baja Boss M/T33.10″ +0.32″
  3. Mickey Thompson Baja Legend EXP33.10″ +0.32″
  4. Mickey Thompson Baja Legend MTZ33.10″ +0.32″
  5. Toyo Open Country M/T32.99″ +0.22″
  6. BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO332.80″ +0.02″
  7. Toyo Open Country R/T Pro32.80″ +0.02″
  8. Toyo Open Country A/T III · 232.76″ −0.02″
  9. Toyo Open Country R/T Trail · 232.76″ −0.02″
Each bar runs from the size code's 32.78″ (the orange line) to the model's published height. The track spans 1.0″. Where a model comes in several load ranges, the darker part shows its range of heights; the number after the name is how many versions it comes in.
Height under load31.8–32.0″

Published revs per mile (630–635) mean the tire rolls like a 31.8–32.0″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.

Weight spread46.1–68.0 lb

The lightest (Toyo Open Country R/T Trail, SL) is 21.9 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (Mickey Thompson Baja Boss M/T, LT E).

11 tires in 295/55R20

Sort by the spec you care about.

LoadRevs/miSource
Toyo Open Country R/T TrailRugged-terrainSL · 116T32.7646.113.72,756634Spec page
Toyo Open Country A/T IIIAll-terrainSL · 116T32.7648.713.72,756634Spec page
Toyo Open Country A/T IIIAll-terrainLT E · 123/120T32.7658.316.63,415634Spec page
Toyo Open Country R/T TrailRugged-terrainLT E · 123/120Q32.7660.216.63,415634Spec page
Toyo Open Country R/T ProRugged-terrainLT E · 123/120Q32.8062.617.13,415634Spec page
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3All-terrainLT E · 123S32.8063.016.03,415635Spec page
Mickey Thompson Baja Legend EXPAll-terrainLT E · 123Q33.1063.018.53,415–Spec page
Mickey Thompson Baja Legend MTZMud-terrainLT E · 123Q33.1064.020.03,415–Spec page
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/TAll-terrainLT E · 123Q33.2067.018.53,415–Spec page
Toyo Open Country M/TMud-terrainLT E · 123/120P32.9967.519.43,415630Spec page
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss M/TMud-terrainLT E · 123Q33.1068.020.03,415–Spec page

Is 295/55R20 a 33-inch tire?

≈33″

Yes. The size code works out to 32.78″, and the 11 tires here publish 32.76–33.20″, so people call it a 33.

All 33-inch tire sizes, on every wheel size.

A true 33×11.50R20 is 0.22″ taller on paper and 0.1″ narrower.

Compare with nearby sizes

Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.

SizeDiameter ″vs 295/55R20Difference
305/50R2032.01-0.77″-2.3%
255/60R2032.05-0.73″-2.2%
285/55R2032.34-0.43″-1.3%
265/60R2032.52-0.26″-0.8%
275/60R2032.99+0.22″+0.7%
33×11.50R2033.00+0.22″+0.7%
33×12.50R2033.00+0.22″+0.7%
33×13.50R2033.00+0.22″+0.7%
305/55R2033.21+0.43″+1.3%
285/60R2033.46+0.69″+2.1%

How to read 295/55R20

How to read any tire size

LT295/55R20 123Q as printed on the tire sidewall, with each part numberedLT295/55R20 123Q1234567
How LT295/55R20 123Q is printed on the sidewall. It's the most common code among the 11 tires here (4 of them); tires in this size come in other load and speed ratings too.
1LTLight truck

Marks a light truck (LT) tire.

2295Section width

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

355Aspect ratio

A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 55% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 162.3 mm or 6.39 inches.

4RConstruction

Radial construction.

520Wheel diameter

Mounts on a 20-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 8.0″ to 10.5″.

6123Load index

Each tire carries up to 3,415 lb (1,550 kg) at its maximum pressure.

7QSpeed rating

Rated for up to 99 mph sustained.

ELoad range

Printed separately as "LOAD RANGE E": a 10-ply rating, inflated up to 80 psi (standard load-range table). The load range E tires here carry up to 3,415 lb each, as published.

SpecificationInchesMetric
Overall diameter32.78833 mm
Section width11.61295 mm
Sidewall height6.39162.3 mm
Circumference103.02,615 mm
Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded)615.3382 per km
Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers)630–635391–395 per km
Approved wheel width8.0–10.5203–267 mm

Speedometer error after switching to 295/55R20

Your actual speed– mph

Questions about 295/55R20

What is 295/55R20 in inches?

32.78 inches tall, 11.61 inches wide, on a 20-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 32.8×11.6R20.

How much does a 295/55R20 tire weigh?

Between 46.1 lb and 68.0 lb for the 11 tires listed here. The lightest is the Toyo Open Country R/T Trail (SL); the heaviest is the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss M/T (LT E).

What wheel width do I need for 295/55R20?

Manufacturers approve 8.0–10.5″ wide wheels for this size.

How many revolutions per mile does a 295/55R20 make?

Published figures run 630–635 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 615.3, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.

What is the difference between P295/55R20 and LT295/55R20?

Passenger tires (2 here) are built for passenger loads, with max loads of 2756 lb. Light-truck tires (9 here) come in heavier load ranges with max loads of 3415 lb, and are usually heavier with deeper tread.

How much taller is 295/55R20 than 265/60R20?

0.26 inches taller on paper (32.78″ vs 32.52″), which raises the axle about 0.13″. Your speedometer will read about 0.8% slow.