Tire size
265/50 R20
Full dimensions and a live comparison calculator for the 265/50 R20 tire size.
Overall diameter
773.0 mm
30.43″
Sidewall height
132.5 mm
Circumference
2.428 m
Revs / km
411.8
Section width
265 mm
Aspect ratio
50%
Rim diameter
20″
508.0 mm
Radius
386.5 mm
What does 265/50 R20 mean?
The 265 is the section width in millimetres, measured sidewall to sidewall. The 50 is the aspect ratio — sidewall height as a percentage of width, so the sidewall here is 132.5 mm. The R20 means a radial-construction tire designed for a 20-inch wheel rim. Together these give an overall diameter of 773 mm.
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Not Recommended
Over 5% — speedometer & ABS may misread
Diameter change
-138.7 mm
-17.94%
Speedometer at 100
82.1 km/h
-17.94% error
Ground clearance
-69.4 mm
ride height delta
Sidewall change
-31.3 mm
revs/km: 501.8
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Fitment safety note
Overall diameter, speedometer error and circumference are only part of the picture. Physical clearance, wheel offset (ET), hub bore, suspension geometry, load index and your manufacturer's recommendation all decide whether a size is truly safe on your car. Always cross-check with the vehicle manual or a qualified fitter before changing tire size.