How tall is a 285/55R20 tire?

A 285/55R20 has a nominal overall diameter of 32.34 inches (821 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 285/55R20 tire fit?

A 285/55R20 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 285/55R20 mean?

285 is the section width in millimetres. 55 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall is 55% of the width, so 156.8 mm here. R marks the construction (radial). 20 is the wheel diameter in inches.

Size Dimensions & Specs

Tires Size 285/55R20

Dimensions, specs, and every size 285/55R20 tire currently in stock

Overall Height

32.34"

821 mm · calculated

Section Width

285 mm

11.22 inches

Sidewall Height

6.17"

156.8 mm · 55% profile

Wheel Diameter

20"

508.0 mm

285/55R20 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	55%	—
Sidewall height	6.17 in	156.8 mm
Overall diameter (calculated)	32.34 in	821 mm
Wheel / rim diameter	20 in	508.0 mm
Construction	Radial	—

What does 285/55R20 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

55% profile

The sidewall stands 55% of the section width, which is 156.8 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.

285/55R20 Questions & Answers

Dimensions and fitment guidelines for size 285/55R20

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