285/35R20 vs 235/50R20
235/50R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 285/35R20: the diameter differs by +5.02%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
Speedometer and odometer
With 235/50R20 on a car calibrated for 285/35R20, the speedometer reads 57.1 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 5.0%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 31.5 mph |
| 45 mph | 47.3 mph |
| 60 mph | 63.0 mph |
| 70 mph | 73.5 mph |
| 80 mph | 84.0 mph |
Other sizes close to 285/35R20
- 285/35R20 vs 245/45R19-0.62%
- 285/35R20 vs 245/45R20+2.97%
- 285/35R20 vs 255/45R20+4.24%
- 285/35R20 vs 275/40R20+2.90%
- 285/35R20 vs 245/40R20-0.49%
- 285/35R20 vs 255/45R19+0.65%
- 285/35R20 vs 275/40R19-0.69%
- 285/35R20 vs 245/35R20-3.96%
- 285/35R20 vs 255/35R20-2.97%
- 285/35R20 vs 255/40R20+0.64%
- 285/35R20 vs 275/35R20-0.99%
- 285/35R20 vs 315/35R20+2.97%
Questions
Can I replace 285/35R20 with 235/50R20?
235/50R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 285/35R20: the diameter differs by +5.02%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
What's the difference between 285/35R20 and 235/50R20?
235/50R20 is 1.40" taller and 50 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.70". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 63.0 mph.
Will 235/50R20 fit on 285/35R20 wheels?
Both use a 20" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 235 mm tire and the fender clearance.