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285/55R20 vs 295/60R20

295/60R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 285/55R20: the diameter differs by +4.93%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

20" rim
285/55R20 32.34" · 295/60R20 33.94" · drawn to scale

Side by side

285/55R20295/60R20Difference
Overall diameter32.34"33.94"+1.59" (+4.93%)
Section width285 mm295 mm+10 mm
Sidewall6.17"6.97"+0.80"
Rim20"20"same
Circumference101.6"106.6"+5.0"
Revs per mile624594-29
Ride height——+0.80"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.063.0+3.0 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 63.0 mph

With 295/60R20 on a car calibrated for 285/55R20, the speedometer reads 57.2 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.9%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.5 mph
45 mph47.2 mph
60 mph63.0 mph
70 mph73.5 mph
80 mph83.9 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 285/55R20 with 295/60R20?

295/60R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 285/55R20: the diameter differs by +4.93%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 285/55R20 and 295/60R20?

295/60R20 is 1.59" taller and 10 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.80". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 63.0 mph.

Will 295/60R20 fit on 285/55R20 wheels?

Both use a 20" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 295 mm tire and the fender clearance.