245/45R20 vs 255/50R20
255/50R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 245/45R20: the diameter differs by +4.74%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
Speedometer and odometer
With 255/50R20 on a car calibrated for 245/45R20, the speedometer reads 57.3 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.7%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 31.4 mph |
| 45 mph | 47.1 mph |
| 60 mph | 62.8 mph |
| 70 mph | 73.3 mph |
| 80 mph | 83.8 mph |
Other sizes close to 245/45R20
- 245/45R20 vs 255/45R20+1.24%
- 245/45R20 vs 275/40R20-0.07%
- 245/45R20 vs 245/40R20-3.36%
- 245/45R20 vs 245/50R20+3.36%
- 245/45R20 vs 275/45R20+3.71%
- 245/45R20 vs 225/55R19+0.22%
- 245/45R20 vs 255/40R20-2.26%
- 245/45R20 vs 275/35R20-3.84%
- 245/45R20 vs 265/45R20+2.47%
- 245/45R20 vs 285/35R20-2.88%
- 245/45R20 vs 315/35R200.00%
- 245/45R20 vs 245/50R19-0.12%
Questions
Can I replace 245/45R20 with 255/50R20?
255/50R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 245/45R20: the diameter differs by +4.74%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
What's the difference between 245/45R20 and 255/50R20?
255/50R20 is 1.36" taller and 10 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.68". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.8 mph.
Will 255/50R20 fit on 245/45R20 wheels?
Both use a 20" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 255 mm tire and the fender clearance.