265/60R20 vs 33x12.50R20
33x12.50R20 is a safe swap for 265/60R20 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +1.48%.
Side by side
| 265/60R20 | 33x12.50R20 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 32.52" | 33.00" | +0.48" (+1.48%) |
| Section width | 265 mm | 318 mm | +53 mm |
| Sidewall | 6.26" | 6.50" | +0.24" |
| Rim | 20" | 20" | same |
| Circumference | 102.2" | 103.7" | +1.5" |
| Revs per mile | 620 | 611 | -9 |
| Ride height | — | — | +0.24" |
| Speedometer reads 60 mph | 60.0 | 60.9 | +0.9 mph |
Speedometer and odometer
With 33x12.50R20 on a car calibrated for 265/60R20, the speedometer reads 59.1 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 1.5%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 30.4 mph |
| 45 mph | 45.7 mph |
| 60 mph | 60.9 mph |
| 70 mph | 71.0 mph |
| 80 mph | 81.2 mph |
Other sizes close to 265/60R20
- 265/60R20 vs 275/55R20-1.88%
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- 265/60R20 vs 275/65R20+4.78%
- 265/60R20 vs 255/55R20-4.54%
- 265/60R20 vs 305/55R20+2.12%
- 265/60R20 vs 285/55R20-0.54%
- 265/60R20 vs 285/60R20+2.91%
- 265/60R20 vs 295/60R20+4.36%
- 265/60R20 vs 295/55R20+0.79%
- 265/60R20 vs 285/50R20-4.00%
- 265/60R20 vs 245/60R20-2.91%
- 265/60R20 vs 305/50R20-1.57%
Questions
Can I replace 265/60R20 with 33x12.50R20?
33x12.50R20 is a safe swap for 265/60R20 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +1.48%.
What's the difference between 265/60R20 and 33x12.50R20?
33x12.50R20 is 0.48" taller and 53 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.24". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 60.9 mph.
Will 33x12.50R20 fit on 265/60R20 wheels?
Both use a 20" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 318 mm tire and the fender clearance.