-4.61%Borderline — noticeable speedometer/odometer error
Speedometer error
With a speedometer calibrated to 285/65R20, fitting 275/60R20 makes it read as follows:
| Speedo shows | True speed | Speedo shows | True speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 km/h | 38.2 km/h | 25 mph | 24 mph |
| 60 km/h | 57.2 km/h | 37 mph | 36 mph |
| 80 km/h | 76.3 km/h | 50 mph | 47 mph |
| 100 km/h | 95.4 km/h | 62 mph | 59 mph |
| 120 km/h | 114.5 km/h | 75 mph | 71 mph |
Full comparison
285/65R20
Overall diameter878.5 mm · 34.59 in
Section width285 mm · 11.22 in
Sidewall height185.3 mm · 7.29 in
Circumference2759.9 mm · 108.7 in
Revolutions per mile583
Revolutions per km362
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
-4.61%Borderline — noticeable speedometer/odometer error
Original
Overall diameter878.5 mm · 34.59 in
Sidewall height185.3 mm
Circumference2,759.9 mm
Revolutions / mile583.1
New
Overall diameter838 mm · 32.99 in
Sidewall height165 mm
Circumference2,632.7 mm
Revolutions / mile611.3
Speedometer & odometer error
The new tire changes overall diameter by -4.61%. 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 shows | True speed | Speedo shows | True speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 km/h | 38.2 km/h | 25 mph | 24 mph |
| 60 km/h | 57.2 km/h | 37 mph | 36 mph |
| 80 km/h | 76.3 km/h | 50 mph | 47 mph |
| 100 km/h | 95.4 km/h | 62 mph | 59 mph |
| 120 km/h | 114.5 km/h | 75 mph | 71 mph |
See individual specs: 285/65R20 · 275/60R20. A change this size can affect ABS/speed calibration — see wheel-speed codes if a light appears.