235/45R20 Tire Size in Inches

Diameter, width, sidewall and the closest equivalent sizes, computed from the size code.

235/45R20
28.3" tall × 9.3" wide
On a 20-inch wheel · roughly 28.3x9.3R20 in flotation sizing
MeasurementInchesMillimetres
Overall diameter28.33720
Section width9.25235
Sidewall height4.16105.8
Wheel diameter20508
Circumference89.02260
Revolutions per mile712 (442 per km)

What 235/45R20 means

235 is the section width in millimetres (9.3 in). 45 is the aspect ratio: the sidewall is 45% as tall as the tire is wide, which works out to 105.8 mm or 4.2 in. R20 is a radial tire for a 20-inch wheel.

Overall diameter is the wheel plus two sidewalls: 20 + 2 × 4.16 = 28.3 inches. These are the nominal dimensions every maker builds to; a real 235/45R20 can measure a few tenths of an inch differently by model and inflation.

Closest equivalent sizes

Common sizes within the usual 3% of 235/45R20's overall diameter. Confirm load index, speed rating and rim width before swapping.

SizeDiameterWidthChangeSpeedometer at 60
265/40R20 28.3 in 10.4 in +0.1% really 60.0 mph
225/75R15 new wheels 28.3 in 8.9 in -0.1% really 59.9 mph
225/70R16 new wheels 28.4 in 8.9 in +0.3% really 60.2 mph
235/50R19 new wheels 28.3 in 9.3 in -0.3% really 59.8 mph
235/55R18 new wheels 28.2 in 9.3 in -0.5% really 59.7 mph
225/65R17 new wheels 28.5 in 8.9 in +0.7% really 60.4 mph

Speedometer if you switch to 265/40R20

Your speedometer stays calibrated for 235/45R20. With a taller tire you travel faster than it shows.

Speedometer readsTrue speed
30 mph30.0 mph
45 mph45.0 mph
55 mph55.0 mph
65 mph65.0 mph
75 mph75.1 mph
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Frequently Asked Questions

A 235/45R20 tire is 28.3 inches (720 mm) tall overall. That is the 20-inch wheel plus two sidewalls of 4.2 inches each (45% of the 235 mm section width). Expect a real tire to measure within a few tenths of an inch of this, depending on the model and inflation.

The section width is 235 mm, or 9.3 inches, measured sidewall to sidewall on the recommended rim width. The tread itself is narrower than that. In flotation sizing, 235/45R20 is roughly a 28.3x9.3R20.

265/40R20 is the closest common size, at +0.1% overall diameter (28.3 in against 28.3 in). Most makers treat about 3% as the limit for a swap without speedometer or clearance problems, but always confirm load index, speed rating and wheel width before changing size.

About 712 revolutions per mile (442 per kilometre), from its 28.3-inch rolling diameter. Real-world figures run slightly higher because a loaded tire squats. This number is what your speedometer and odometer are calibrated against.

Last updated: October 2, 2026

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Other 20-inch sizes

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