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1.43% larger diameter
Ground clearance change+0.24 in+0.60 cm
Side view
Front view
A275/60R20
- Overall diameter
- 32.99 in83.80 cm
- Section width
- 10.83 in27.50 cm
- Sidewall height
- 6.50 in16.50 cm
- Wheel diameter
- 20.00 in50.80 cm
- Circumference
- 103.65 in263.27 cm
B285/60R20
- Overall diameter
- 33.46 in85.00 cm
- Section width
- 11.22 in28.50 cm
- Sidewall height
- 6.73 in17.10 cm
- Wheel diameter
- 20.00 in50.80 cm
- Circumference
- 105.13 in267.04 cm
Both tires shown at the same scale. Nominal dimensions. Photorealistic illustration; tread and wheel design are generic.
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| Measurement | A · 275/60R20 | B · 285/60R20 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 32.99 in83.80 cm | 33.46 in85.00 cm | +0.47 in+1.20 cm |
| Section width | 10.83 in27.50 cm | 11.22 in28.50 cm | +0.39 in+1.00 cm |
| Sidewall height | 6.50 in16.50 cm | 6.73 in17.10 cm | +0.24 in+0.60 cm |
| Circumference | 103.65 in263.27 cm | 105.13 in267.04 cm | +1.48 in+3.77 cm |
| Wheel diameter | 20.00 in50.80 cm | 20.00 in50.80 cm | 0.00 in0.00 cm |
| Revolutions / mi | 611.3 | 602.7 | -8.6 |
Speedometer check
Estimated actual speed60.9 mphAssumes the speedometer was calibrated for the original tire. Real rolling circumference varies.
Compare these dimensions with the tire manufacturer’s published measurements and your vehicle’s tire and wheel specifications.
Installed 275/60R20 115T tire shown as a reference.
Tread, sidewall and wheel examples
The size code gives the dimensions. These reference images show tread patterns, sidewall details and wheel designs.
Tread-detail reference. Section width is calculated separately.
Product image: Continental Tire
Reference image of a winter tread design.
Product image: Continental Tire
A fitted wheel showing spokes, brake disc and caliper.
From size code to dimensions
A tire code gives you enough information to calculate its nominal geometry. Actual manufacturer dimensions can differ.
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Verify the fit
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Featured tire size conversions
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275/60R20Overall diameter32.99 in83.80 cm265/70R17Overall diameter31.61 in80.28 cm285/75R16Overall diameter32.83 in83.39 cm275/65R18Overall diameter32.07 in81.47 cm285/60R20Overall diameter33.46 in85.00 cm305/55R20Overall diameter33.21 in84.35 cm295/70R17Overall diameter33.26 in84.48 cm235/85R16Overall diameter31.73 in80.59 cm