How tall is a 285/50R20 tire?

A 285/50R20 has a nominal overall diameter of 31.22 inches (793 mm), calculated as the 20-inch wheel plus two sidewalls. This is the unloaded figure — a fitted tire sits fractionally shorter under the weight of the vehicle.

What wheel size does a 285/50R20 tire fit?

A 285/50R20 fits a wheel of 20 inches in diameter. The wheel also has to be within the rim width range the manufacturer publishes for this size, which is printed in the tire's spec sheet.

What do the numbers in 285/50R20 mean?

285 is the section width in millimetres. 50 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall is 50% of the width, so 142.5 mm here. R marks the construction (radial). 20 is the wheel diameter in inches.

Size Dimensions & Specs

Tires Size 285/50R20

Dimensions, specs, and every size 285/50R20 tire currently in stock

Overall Height

31.22"

793 mm · calculated

Section Width

285 mm

11.22 inches

Sidewall Height

5.61"

142.5 mm · 50% profile

Wheel Diameter

20"

508.0 mm

285/50R20 Specifications

Read directly from the size code. Load index, speed rating, and rim width range vary by model.

Specification	Imperial	Metric
Section width	11.22 in	285 mm
Aspect ratio	50%	—
Sidewall height	5.61 in	142.5 mm
Overall diameter (calculated)	31.22 in	793 mm
Wheel / rim diameter	20 in	508.0 mm
Construction	Radial	—

What does 285/50R20 mean?

Reading the code on your sidewall

Section width

285 mm

The distance from sidewall to sidewall across the tire's widest point.

Aspect ratio

50% profile

The sidewall stands 50% of the section width, which is 142.5 mm on this size.

Construction (R)

Radial

The body plies run across the tire at right angles to the direction of travel.

Wheel diameter

20 in

Fits a wheel measuring 20 inches across.

285/50R20 Questions & Answers

Dimensions and fitment guidelines for size 285/50R20

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