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275/65R20 vs 325/60R20

325/60R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 275/65R20: the diameter differs by +3.76%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

20" rim
275/65R20 34.07" · 325/60R20 35.35" · drawn to scale

Side by side

275/65R20325/60R20Difference
Overall diameter34.07"35.35"+1.28" (+3.76%)
Section width275 mm325 mm+50 mm
Sidewall7.04"7.68"+0.64"
Rim20"20"same
Circumference107.0"111.1"+4.0"
Revs per mile592570-21
Ride height——+0.64"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.3+2.3 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.3 mph

With 325/60R20 on a car calibrated for 275/65R20, the speedometer reads 57.8 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.8%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.1 mph
45 mph46.7 mph
60 mph62.3 mph
70 mph72.6 mph
80 mph83.0 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 275/65R20 with 325/60R20?

325/60R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 275/65R20: the diameter differs by +3.76%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 275/65R20 and 325/60R20?

325/60R20 is 1.28" taller and 50 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.64". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.3 mph.

Will 325/60R20 fit on 275/65R20 wheels?

Both use a 20" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 325 mm tire and the fender clearance.