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Tire Size Comparison

275/60R20 vs 275/55R20

Switching from 275/60R20 to 275/55R20 changes overall diameter by -3.28% (32.99 in → 31.91 in).

-3.28%Borderline — noticeable speedometer/odometer error

Speedometer error

With a speedometer calibrated to 275/60R20, fitting 275/55R20 makes it read as follows:

Speedo showsTrue speedSpeedo showsTrue speed
40 km/h38.7 km/h25 mph24 mph
60 km/h58.0 km/h37 mph36 mph
80 km/h77.4 km/h50 mph48 mph
100 km/h96.7 km/h62 mph60 mph
120 km/h116.1 km/h75 mph72 mph

Full comparison

275/60R20
Overall diameter838.0 mm · 32.99 in
Section width275 mm · 10.83 in
Sidewall height165.0 mm · 6.50 in
Circumference2632.7 mm · 103.6 in
Revolutions per mile611
Revolutions per km380
275/55R20
Overall diameter810.5 mm · 31.91 in
Section width275 mm · 10.83 in
Sidewall height151.3 mm · 5.95 in
Circumference2546.3 mm · 100.2 in
Revolutions per mile632
Revolutions per km393
Original tire
New tire
-3.28%Borderline — noticeable speedometer/odometer error
3331.9
Original
Overall diameter838 mm · 32.99 in
Sidewall height165 mm
Circumference2,632.7 mm
Revolutions / mile611.3
New
Overall diameter810.5 mm · 31.91 in
Sidewall height151.3 mm
Circumference2,546.3 mm
Revolutions / mile632
Speedometer & odometer error

The new tire changes overall diameter by -3.28%. With a speedometer calibrated to the original tire, that same percentage is how far the speedometer and odometer read off — a taller tire means your true speed is higher than indicated and the odometer under-counts distance.

Speedo showsTrue speedSpeedo showsTrue speed
40 km/h38.7 km/h25 mph24 mph
60 km/h58 km/h37 mph36 mph
80 km/h77.4 km/h50 mph48 mph
100 km/h96.7 km/h62 mph60 mph
120 km/h116.1 km/h75 mph72 mph

See individual specs: 275/60R20 · 275/55R20. A change this size can affect ABS/speed calibration — see wheel-speed codes if a light appears.