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245/60R20 vs 305/50R20

305/50R20 is a safe swap for 245/60R20 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +1.37%.

20" rim
245/60R20 31.57" · 305/50R20 32.01" · drawn to scale

Side by side

245/60R20305/50R20Difference
Overall diameter31.57"32.01"+0.43" (+1.37%)
Section width245 mm305 mm+60 mm
Sidewall5.79"6.00"+0.22"
Rim20"20"same
Circumference99.2"100.6"+1.4"
Revs per mile639630-9
Ride height——+0.22"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.060.8+0.8 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 60.8 mph

With 305/50R20 on a car calibrated for 245/60R20, the speedometer reads 59.2 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 1.4%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph30.4 mph
45 mph45.6 mph
60 mph60.8 mph
70 mph71.0 mph
80 mph81.1 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 245/60R20 with 305/50R20?

305/50R20 is a safe swap for 245/60R20 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +1.37%.

What's the difference between 245/60R20 and 305/50R20?

305/50R20 is 0.43" taller and 60 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.22". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 60.8 mph.

Will 305/50R20 fit on 245/60R20 wheels?

Both use a 20" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 305 mm tire and the fender clearance.