285/55R20
285/55R20 is uncommon as OEM fitment but appears as an aftermarket upsize option. At 32.34″ diameter with a 6.17″ sidewall (55% of section width), this size turns 624 revolutions per mile.
About 285/55R20
285/55R20 is less common as a factory fitment but is available as an aftermarket size, so SKU selection is narrower than mainstream OEM sizes. At 32.34″ overall diameter, 285/55R20 turns 624 revolutions per mile, which is the reference point the factory speedometer and odometer were calibrated against. The 55% aspect ratio gives it a moderate sidewall suited to sporty street driving and responsive turn-in. The 20″ rim pairing is typical for luxury SUV and performance-oriented platforms, so compatible wheels are easy to source new or used. Going one step shorter to 275/55R20 drops diameter by 1.34%, which stays within the ±3% fitment safe zone for most vehicles. Stepping up to 265/60R20 adds 0.55% diameter — also inside the safe window, with marginally taller ride height. If you are shopping for a direct replacement, any tire within roughly ±0.7″ of the 32.34″ stock diameter (about ±2% in percentage terms) will keep ABS, TPMS, and odometer readings inside the vehicle's designed tolerance.
Compare with another size
275/65R18 or "33" for inch aliases285/55R20
- Diameter
- 32.34″ / 821.5mm
- Section Width
- 11.22″
- Sidewall
- 6.17″ / 156.75mm
- Circumference
- 101.61″
- Revs/Mile
- 624
265/55R20
- Diameter
- 31.48″ / 799.5mm
- Section Width
- 10.43″
- Sidewall
- 5.74″ / 145.75mm
- Circumference
- 98.89″
- Revs/Mile
- 641
Speedometer & Diameter Impact
At an indicated 60 mph, your actual speed is 58.39 mph (93.97 km/h). Your speedometer reads 2.68% high versus actual speed.