What is the diameter difference between 265/30R20 and 285/30R20?

265/30R20 has an overall diameter of 26.26 inches (667 mm). 285/30R20 is 26.73 inches (679 mm). That's a 0.47 inch (12 mm) difference — 285/30R20 is taller.

Will 285/30R20 cause speedometer error on a car fitted with 265/30R20?

Swapping 265/30R20 for 285/30R20 produces a speedometer error of about 1.8%. Your speedometer will read lower than your actual speed — a 60 mph indicated reading is really 61.1 mph. Anything under 3% is usually acceptable without recalibration.

How many revolutions per mile does each size do?

265/30R20 turns 768 revs per mile. 285/30R20 turns 754 revs per mile. Taller tyres turn fewer times per mile, which lowers effective final-drive ratio.

What's the sidewall height difference?

265/30R20 has a sidewall of 80 mm (3.13 in). 285/30R20 sidewall is 86 mm (3.37 in). Lower-profile sidewalls give sharper steering response but less bump compliance.

Is 285/30R20 a safe plus-size upgrade from 265/30R20?

A plus-size upgrade is considered safe when overall diameter stays within ±3% — here the difference is 1.8%. This swap is within the typical safe range; speedometer and ABS calibration should remain close to factory.

Tire size comparison

265/30R20 vs 285/30R20

Overall diameter, sidewall, revs per mile, and speedometer error — 285/30R20 is the taller tire, with a 1.8% speedo delta when swapping.

265/30R20

26.26in

667 mm overall diameter

285/30R20

26.73in

679 mm overall diameter

Diameter Δ

0.47 in

Speedo error

1.8%

265/30R20 revs/mi

768

285/30R20 revs/mi

754

Within the ±3% overall-diameter band usually considered safe for plus-sizing — speedometer and ABS calibration should stay close to factory.

Full spec

Side by side

Metric	265/30R20	285/30R20
Section width	265 mm	285 mm
Aspect ratio	30	30
Wheel diameter	20″	20″
Sidewall height	80 mm	86 mm
Overall diameter	26.26 in (667 mm)	26.73 in (679 mm)
Circumference	82.5 in	83.98 in
Revolutions / mile	768	754

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FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the diameter difference between 265/30R20 and 285/30R20?: 265/30R20 has an overall diameter of 26.26 inches (667 mm). 285/30R20 is 26.73 inches (679 mm). That's a 0.47 inch (12 mm) difference — 285/30R20 is taller.
Will 285/30R20 cause speedometer error on a car fitted with 265/30R20?: Swapping 265/30R20 for 285/30R20 produces a speedometer error of about 1.8%. Your speedometer will read lower than your actual speed — a 60 mph indicated reading is really 61.1 mph. Anything under 3% is usually acceptable without recalibration.
How many revolutions per mile does each size do?: 265/30R20 turns 768 revs per mile. 285/30R20 turns 754 revs per mile. Taller tyres turn fewer times per mile, which lowers effective final-drive ratio.
What's the sidewall height difference?: 265/30R20 has a sidewall of 80 mm (3.13 in). 285/30R20 sidewall is 86 mm (3.37 in). Lower-profile sidewalls give sharper steering response but less bump compliance.
Is 285/30R20 a safe plus-size upgrade from 265/30R20?: A plus-size upgrade is considered safe when overall diameter stays within ±3% — here the difference is 1.8%. This swap is within the typical safe range; speedometer and ABS calibration should remain close to factory.