255/50R20 tire size

A 255/50R20 tire is 255 mm wide with a sidewall 50% of its width (127.5 mm), fits a 20-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 763 mm (30.0 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width255 mm10.04 in
Sidewall height127.5 mm5.02 in
Rim diameter508.0 mm20 in
Overall diameter763.0 mm30.04 in
Circumference2,397.0 mm94.37 in
Revolutions417 per km671 per mile

Reading the size 255/50R20

255Width in mm50Aspect ratio (sidewall % of width)RRadial construction20Rim diameter in inches

The load index and speed rating (for example 91V) follow the size on the sidewall. Replacement tires should match or exceed the original load index and speed rating.

Alternative sizes within 3% of 255/50R20

A replacement size should stay within about 3% of the original diameter so the speedometer, ABS and transmission stay accurate. Always check clearance, load index and the vehicle manufacturer's approved sizes.

SizeDiameterDifferenceSpeedo reads 100 → actual
255/55R19763 mm+0.0%100.0Compare
255/60R18763 mm+0.0%100.0Compare
235/65R18763 mm-0.0%100.0Compare
255/65R17763 mm+0.0%100.0Compare
255/70R16763 mm+0.1%100.1Compare
275/45R20756 mm-1.0%99.0Compare
245/50R20753 mm-1.3%98.7Compare
265/50R20773 mm+1.3%101.3

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