What is the diameter difference between 265/35R20 and 285/35R20?

265/35R20 has an overall diameter of 27.3 inches (694 mm). 285/35R20 is 27.85 inches (708 mm). That's a 0.55 inch (14 mm) difference — 285/35R20 is taller.

Will 285/35R20 cause speedometer error on a car fitted with 265/35R20?

Swapping 265/35R20 for 285/35R20 produces a speedometer error of about 2%. Your speedometer will read lower than your actual speed — a 60 mph indicated reading is really 61.2 mph. Anything under 3% is usually acceptable without recalibration.

How many revolutions per mile does each size do?

265/35R20 turns 739 revs per mile. 285/35R20 turns 724 revs per mile. Taller tyres turn fewer times per mile, which lowers effective final-drive ratio.

What's the sidewall height difference?

265/35R20 has a sidewall of 93 mm (3.65 in). 285/35R20 sidewall is 100 mm (3.93 in). Lower-profile sidewalls give sharper steering response but less bump compliance.

Is 285/35R20 a safe plus-size upgrade from 265/35R20?

A plus-size upgrade is considered safe when overall diameter stays within ±3% — here the difference is 2%. This swap is within the typical safe range; speedometer and ABS calibration should remain close to factory.

Tire size comparison

265/35R20 vs 285/35R20

Overall diameter, sidewall, revs per mile, and speedometer error — 285/35R20 is the taller tire, with a 2% speedo delta when swapping.

265/35R20

27.3in

694 mm overall diameter

285/35R20

27.85in

708 mm overall diameter

Diameter Δ

0.55 in

Speedo error

265/35R20 revs/mi

739

285/35R20 revs/mi

724

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	265/35R20	285/35R20
Section width	265 mm	285 mm
Aspect ratio	35	35
Wheel diameter	20″	20″
Sidewall height	93 mm	100 mm
Overall diameter	27.3 in (694 mm)	27.85 in (708 mm)
Circumference	85.78 in	87.51 in
Revolutions / mile	739	724

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FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the diameter difference between 265/35R20 and 285/35R20?: 265/35R20 has an overall diameter of 27.3 inches (694 mm). 285/35R20 is 27.85 inches (708 mm). That's a 0.55 inch (14 mm) difference — 285/35R20 is taller.
Will 285/35R20 cause speedometer error on a car fitted with 265/35R20?: Swapping 265/35R20 for 285/35R20 produces a speedometer error of about 2%. Your speedometer will read lower than your actual speed — a 60 mph indicated reading is really 61.2 mph. Anything under 3% is usually acceptable without recalibration.
How many revolutions per mile does each size do?: 265/35R20 turns 739 revs per mile. 285/35R20 turns 724 revs per mile. Taller tyres turn fewer times per mile, which lowers effective final-drive ratio.
What's the sidewall height difference?: 265/35R20 has a sidewall of 93 mm (3.65 in). 285/35R20 sidewall is 100 mm (3.93 in). Lower-profile sidewalls give sharper steering response but less bump compliance.
Is 285/35R20 a safe plus-size upgrade from 265/35R20?: A plus-size upgrade is considered safe when overall diameter stays within ±3% — here the difference is 2%. This swap is within the typical safe range; speedometer and ABS calibration should remain close to factory.