35x11.50R20 vs 35x12.50R20
35x12.50R20 is a safe swap for 35x11.50R20 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by 0.00%.
Side by side
| 35x11.50R20 | 35x12.50R20 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 35.00" | 35.00" | 0.00" (0.00%) |
| Section width | 292 mm | 318 mm | +26 mm |
| Sidewall | 7.50" | 7.50" | 0.00" |
| Rim | 20" | 20" | same |
| Circumference | 110.0" | 110.0" | 0.0" |
| Revs per mile | 576 | 576 | 0 |
| Ride height | — | — | 0.00" |
| Speedometer reads 60 mph | 60.0 | 60.0 | 0.0 mph |
Speedometer and odometer
With 35x12.50R20 on a car calibrated for 35x11.50R20, the speedometer reads 60.0 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer over-counts by 0.0%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 30.0 mph |
| 45 mph | 45.0 mph |
| 60 mph | 60.0 mph |
| 70 mph | 70.0 mph |
| 80 mph | 80.0 mph |
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Questions
Can I replace 35x11.50R20 with 35x12.50R20?
35x12.50R20 is a safe swap for 35x11.50R20 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by 0.00%.
What's the difference between 35x11.50R20 and 35x12.50R20?
35x12.50R20 is 0.00" taller and 26 mm wider; the sidewall is 0.00". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 60.0 mph.
Will 35x12.50R20 fit on 35x11.50R20 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.