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295/60R20 in inches

A 295/60R20 tire is 33.9″ tall and 11.6″ wide, and fits a 20″ wheel. In inches it is written 33.9×11.6R20.

Diameter33.94″
Width11.61″
Sidewall6.97″
295/60R20 drawn to scale: 33.94 inch diameter, 6.97 inch sidewall, 20 inch wheel, 11.61 inch tread width20″ wheel6.97″33.94″ overall11.61″ wideSide view
Drawn to scale. Nominal dimensions calculated from the size code.
Manufacturer data

How tall 295/60R20 tires really are

Heights published by BFGoodrich, Michelin, Mickey Thompson and Toyo for all 9 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 32.9–33.2″ under load (below).

Real 295/60R20 tires measure 33.90–34.30″, against 33.94″ from the size code. They run both taller and shorter than the size code.

  1. Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T34.30″ +0.36″
  2. Mickey Thompson Baja Legend EXP34.30″ +0.36″
  3. Mickey Thompson Baja Legend MTZ34.30″ +0.36″
  4. Toyo Open Country M/T34.17″ +0.24″
  5. Toyo Open Country A/T III33.94″ −0.00″
  6. Toyo Open Country R/T Trail33.94″ −0.00″
  7. BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO333.90″ −0.04″
  8. Michelin Defender LTX Platinum33.90″ −0.04″
  9. Toyo Open Country R/T Pro33.90″ −0.04″
Each bar runs from the size code's 33.94″ (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 load32.9–33.2″

Published revs per mile (608–613) mean the tire rolls like a 32.9–33.2″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.

Weight spread59.8–75.2 lb

The lightest (Toyo Open Country A/T III, LT E) is 15.4 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (Toyo Open Country M/T, LT E).

9 tires in 295/60R20

Sort by the spec you care about.

LoadRevs/miSource
Toyo Open Country A/T IIIAll-terrainLT E · 126/123S33.9459.816.63,750612Spec page
Michelin Defender LTX PlatinumAll-seasonLT E · 126S33.9061.214.03,750613Spec page
Toyo Open Country R/T TrailRugged-terrainLT E · 126/123Q33.9462.016.63,750612Spec page
Mickey Thompson Baja Legend EXPAll-terrainLT E · 126Q34.3063.018.53,750–Spec page
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3All-terrainLT E · 126S33.9063.916.03,750613Spec page
Mickey Thompson Baja Legend MTZMud-terrainLT E · 126Q34.3066.019.53,750–Spec page
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/TAll-terrainLT E · 126Q34.3069.018.53,750–Spec page
Toyo Open Country R/T ProRugged-terrainLT E · 126/123Q33.9069.617.13,750612Spec page
Toyo Open Country M/TMud-terrainLT E · 126/123P34.1775.219.43,750608Spec page

Is 295/60R20 a 34-inch tire?

≈34″

Yes. The size code works out to 33.94″, and the 9 tires here publish 33.90–34.30″, so people call it a 34.

All 34-inch tire sizes, on every wheel size.

Compare with nearby sizes

Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.

SizeDiameter ″vs 295/60R20Difference
275/60R2032.99-0.94″-2.8%
33×11.50R2033.00-0.94″-2.8%
33×12.50R2033.00-0.94″-2.8%
33×13.50R2033.00-0.94″-2.8%
305/55R2033.21-0.73″-2.1%
285/60R2033.46-0.47″-1.4%
275/65R2034.07+0.14″+0.4%
285/65R2034.59+0.65″+1.9%
265/70R2034.61+0.67″+2.0%
315/60R2034.88+0.94″+2.8%

How to read 295/60R20

How to read any tire size

LT295/60R20 126Q as printed on the tire sidewall, with each part numberedLT295/60R20 126Q1234567
How LT295/60R20 126Q is printed on the sidewall. It's the most common code among the 9 tires here (3 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

360Aspect ratio

A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 60% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 177.0 mm or 6.97 inches.

4RConstruction

Radial construction.

520Wheel diameter

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

6126Load index

Each tire carries up to 3,750 lb (1,700 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 3,750 lb each, as published.

SpecificationInchesMetric
Overall diameter33.94862 mm
Section width11.61295 mm
Sidewall height6.97177.0 mm
Circumference106.62,708 mm
Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded)594.3369 per km
Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers)608–613378–381 per km
Approved wheel width8.0–10.5203–267 mm

Speedometer error after switching to 295/60R20

Your actual speed– mph

Questions about 295/60R20

What is 295/60R20 in inches?

33.94 inches tall, 11.61 inches wide, on a 20-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 33.9×11.6R20.

How much does a 295/60R20 tire weigh?

Between 59.8 lb and 75.2 lb for the 9 tires listed here. The lightest is the Toyo Open Country A/T III (LT E); the heaviest is the Toyo Open Country M/T (LT E).

What wheel width do I need for 295/60R20?

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

How many revolutions per mile does a 295/60R20 make?

Published figures run 608–613 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 594.3, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.

How much taller is 295/60R20 than 285/60R20?

0.47 inches taller on paper (33.94″ vs 33.46″), which raises the axle about 0.24″. Your speedometer will read about 1.4% slow.