295/65R20 vs 275/65R20

295/65R20 vs 275/65R20: Comparision Size Chart


295/65R20 (Tire 1)275/65R20 (Tire 2)Difference
Tire Size In Inches35.1X11.6R2034.1X10.8R20
Diameter35.1"891.5 mm34.07"865.5 mm-2.92%
Tread Width11.6295 mm10.8"275 mm-6.78%
Rim Diameter20"508 mm20"508 mm0%
Sidewall Height7.55"191.75 mm7.04"178.75 mm-6.78%
Circumference110.27"2800.73 mm107.03"2800.73 mm-2.92%
Revs/Mile574.59 Revs/Mile591.98 Revs/Mile+17.39
Revs/Kilometer357.03 Revs/Mile367.84 Revs/Mile+10.81
Tire 1 Front View
11.6"
35.1"
Tire 2 Front View
11.6"
34.07"
Tire 1 Side View
Tire 1 Wheel
Circumference 1
110.27"
20"
7.55"
574.59 Revs/Mile
Tire 2 Side View
Tire 2 Wheel
Circumference 2
107.03"
20"
7.04"
591.98 Revs/Mile

Speedometer Error

295/65R20 (Mph)275/65R20 (Mph)
2019.42
3533.98
5048.54
6563.1
8077.66
9087.37
10097.08

275/65R20 vs 295/65R20: Gas Mileage & Performance Comparison

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

295/65R20275/65R20
Wet/Snowy RoadsReduced TractionBetter Traction
Rough TerrainSmoother RideReduced Stability
Handling/SteeringBetterLess Responsive
Gas MileageBetterGood
Road NoiseQuietQuieter
CostMore ExpensiveLess Expensive

Can You Replace The 295/65R20 With The 275/65R20?

Yes, both tires have the same rim diameter, and the 275/65R20 has a smaller overall diameter than the 295/65R20 which is only 3% (1.03-inch), it is the allowable margin (±3%).

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 295/65R20 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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