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Tire Size Comparison

285/50R20 vs 285/55R20

Switching from 285/50R20 to 285/55R20 changes overall diameter by +3.59% (31.22 in → 32.34 in).

+3.59%Borderline — noticeable speedometer/odometer error

Speedometer error

With a speedometer calibrated to 285/50R20, fitting 285/55R20 makes it read as follows:

Speedo showsTrue speedSpeedo showsTrue speed
40 km/h41.4 km/h25 mph26 mph
60 km/h62.2 km/h37 mph39 mph
80 km/h82.9 km/h50 mph51 mph
100 km/h103.6 km/h62 mph64 mph
120 km/h124.3 km/h75 mph77 mph

Full comparison

285/50R20
Overall diameter793.0 mm · 31.22 in
Section width285 mm · 11.22 in
Sidewall height142.5 mm · 5.61 in
Circumference2491.3 mm · 98.1 in
Revolutions per mile646
Revolutions per km401
285/55R20
Overall diameter821.5 mm · 32.34 in
Section width285 mm · 11.22 in
Sidewall height156.8 mm · 6.17 in
Circumference2580.8 mm · 101.6 in
Revolutions per mile624
Revolutions per km387
Original tire
New tire
+3.59%Borderline — noticeable speedometer/odometer error
31.232.3
Original
Overall diameter793 mm · 31.22 in
Sidewall height142.5 mm
Circumference2,491.3 mm
Revolutions / mile646
New
Overall diameter821.5 mm · 32.34 in
Sidewall height156.8 mm
Circumference2,580.8 mm
Revolutions / mile623.6
Speedometer & odometer error

The new tire changes overall diameter by +3.59%. 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/h41.4 km/h25 mph26 mph
60 km/h62.2 km/h37 mph39 mph
80 km/h82.9 km/h50 mph51 mph
100 km/h103.6 km/h62 mph64 mph
120 km/h124.3 km/h75 mph77 mph

See individual specs: 285/50R20 · 285/55R20. A change this size can affect ABS/speed calibration — see wheel-speed codes if a light appears.