245/35R20 vs 255/35R20 tire size
255/35R20 vs 245/35R20, diameter
+1.0% taller
- Speedometer
- 59.4 mph
- At a true 60 mph
- Diameter
- 27.03 in
- Was 26.75 in
- Revs per mile
- 746
- Was 754
- 3% guideline
- Within
Car built for 245/35R20, now on 255/35R20.
245/35R20 and 255/35R20
| Measure | 245/35R20 | 255/35R20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width, mm | 245 | 255 | +10 |
| Sidewall, % of width | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| Rim, in | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Section height, in | 3.38 | 3.51 | +0.14 |
| Diameter, in | 26.75 | 27.03 | +0.28 (+1.0%) |
| Circumference, in | 84.0 | 84.9 | +0.9 |
| Revs per mile | 754 | 746 | -8 (-1.0%) |
Fitting 255/35R20 instead of 245/35R20
Within the usual 3% diameter guideline.
Cars with 245/35R20
Cars with 255/35R20
What this cannot tell you
Diameter within 3% is a common shop guideline, not a maker spec.
Load index, offset and clearance are not in this data.
- Two or more sources agree
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