265/50R20 vs 275/60R20

265/50R20 vs 275/60R20: Comparision Size Chart


265/50R20 (Tire 1)275/60R20 (Tire 2)Difference
Tire Size In Inches30.4X10.4R2033X10.8R20
Diameter30.43"773 mm32.99"838 mm8.41%
Tread Width10.4265 mm10.8"275 mm3.77%
Rim Diameter20"508 mm20"508 mm0%
Sidewall Height5.22"132.5 mm6.5"165 mm24.53%
Circumference95.6"2428.45 mm103.64"2428.45 mm8.41%
Revs/Mile662.76 Revs/Mile611.35 Revs/Mile-51.41
Revs/Kilometer411.82 Revs/Mile379.88 Revs/Mile-31.94
Tire 1 Front View
10.4"
30.43"
Tire 2 Front View
10.4"
32.99"
Tire 1 Side View
Tire 1 Wheel
Circumference 1
95.6"
20"
5.22"
662.76 Revs/Mile
Tire 2 Side View
Tire 2 Wheel
Circumference 2
103.64"
20"
6.5"
611.35 Revs/Mile

Speedometer Error

265/50R20 (Mph)275/60R20 (Mph)
2021.68
3537.94
5054.21
6570.47
8086.73
9097.57
100108.41

275/60R20 vs 265/50R20: Gas Mileage & Performance Comparison

* Below is a comparison table. Assuming 2 tires of the same manufacturer, material and tested on the same road conditions.

265/50R20275/60R20
Wet/Snowy RoadsBetter TractionReduced Traction
Rough TerrainReduced StabilitySmoother Ride
Handling/SteeringLess ResponsiveBetter
Gas MileageGoodBetter
Road NoiseQuieterQuiet
CostLess ExpensiveMore Expensive

Can You Replace The 265/50R20 With The 275/60R20?

No, both tires have the same rim diameter, but the 275/60R20 has a bigger overall diameter than the 265/50R20 which is 7.76% (2.56-inch).

When you want to replace a different tire size, as a rule, for the rim diameter, you will need to be sure that your tires and rims are an exact match, e.g. a 265/50R20 tire will only fit on a 20″ diameter rim.

You Can check our tools and charts below to find your size:

*Disclaimer: The information provided on the tire size is for general informational purposes only. We recommend that you consult a certified tire specialist or National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sets specific guidelines for tires used on vehicles.


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