245/70R16 vs 275/45R20
Switching from 245/70R16 to 275/45R20 increases the overall diameter by 6.1 mm (0.8%). That is within the usual ±3% guideline.
| 245/70R16 | 275/45R20 | Difference (mm / revs) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section width | 245 mm | 275 mm | +30.0 |
| Sidewall height | 171.5 mm | 123.8 mm | -47.7 |
| Rim diameter | 406.4 mm | 508.0 mm | +101.6 |
| Overall diameter | 749.4 mm | 755.5 mm | +6.1 |
| Circumference | 2,354.3 mm | 2,373.5 mm | +19.2 |
| Revolutions | 425 per km | 421 per km | -4.0 |
Speedometer effect
With 275/45R20 fitted on a car calibrated for 245/70R16, the real speed when the speedometer shows:
| Speedometer shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 50 km/h | 50.4 km/h |
| 80 km/h | 80.7 km/h |
| 100 km/h | 100.8 km/h |
| 120 km/h | 121.0 km/h |
Larger tires make the car go faster than the speedometer shows. Most speedometers also read slightly high from the factory.
Before you change size
- Check the sizes approved for your vehicle on the door-jamb placard or in the owner's manual.
- Check clearance to suspension, brakes and arches at full lock and full compression.
- Match or exceed the original load index and speed rating.
- Wider tires need an appropriate rim width; a 275 mm tire has a manufacturer-specified rim width range.
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