285/55R20 in inches & centimeters
Reference size: 285/55R20 has a nominal diameter of 32.34 inches and width of 11.22 inches, with a 6.17-inch sidewall on a 20-inch wheel.
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Nominal dimensions · 285/55R20
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- DOverall diameter
- 32.34 in82.15 cm
- WSection width
- 11.22 in28.50 cm
- SSidewall height
- 6.17 in15.68 cm
- WDWheel diameter
- 20.00 in50.80 cm
- CCircumference
- 101.61 in258.08 cm
Approximate inch notation≈ 32.34 × 11.22R20
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Reference size: 285/55R20
| Measurement | inches | centimeters | millimeters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 32.34 in | 82.15 cm | 821.5 mm |
| Section width | 11.22 in | 28.50 cm | 285.0 mm |
| Sidewall height | 6.17 in | 15.68 cm | 156.8 mm |
| Circumference | 101.61 in | 258.08 cm | 2,580.8 mm |
| Wheel diameter | 20.00 in | 50.80 cm | 508.0 mm |
| Revolutions / mi | 623.6 | ||
| Revolutions / km | 387.5 | ||
How we calculate it
285 = section width in millimeters; 55 = sidewall as a percentage of width; 20 = wheel diameter in inches.
Overall diameter: (20 × 25.4) + (2 × 156.75) = 821.5 mm
Circumference: π × 821.5 ≈ 2,580.8 mm

Reference model marked 245/40 ZR18 97Y.
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- Vehicle placard and manual: match an approved size and the required load and speed ratings.
- Wheel specifications: check the tire maker’s wheel-width range and the wheel offset.
- Available space: check clearance at full steering lock and throughout suspension travel.
Method / data
Dimensions are calculated from the nominal size code. The reference catalog lists size codes; the tire maker’s specification sheet gives the exact model’s published measurements.
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