195Best 235/55 R20 tires
67 rated tires available in this size, scored on dry, wet, snow, comfort and wear. Top overall right now is the Michelin Defender LTX M/S at 95/100.
30.2″
overall diameter
9.3″
section width
20″
rim diameter
668.3
revs per mile
Best 235/55 R20 all-season tires
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292
393
489
591
688
790
890
984
1084
1186
129416 more rated tires in this size are listed on their brand pages.
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128810 more rated tires in this size are listed on their brand pages.
Best 235/55 R20 summer tires
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187
283
387
479
583
675
766
848
970Best 235/55 R20 winter tires
6
191
285
388
481
588
686Best 235/55 R20 all-terrain tires
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189
287Conversion
235/55 R20 in inches
| Overall diameter | 30.2″ |
| Section width | 9.3″ |
| Rim diameter | 20″ |
| Sidewall height | 129 mm |
| Circumference | 94.8″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 668.3 |
The closest flotation size is 33x11.50R20 — 9.4% taller and 24.3% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 235/55 R20 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
6.5″
Ideal
7.5″
Maximum
8.5″
Rim diameter is fixed at 20″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 9.3″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 20x7.5, 20x8, 20x8.5.
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Sidewall
235/55 R20 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 235 | The first number is the section width — 235 mm, or about 9.3 inches across the widest part of the tire. |
| 55 | The second number is the aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of width. At 55%, the sidewall is about 129 mm tall. |
| R20 | R means radial construction, which nearly all modern tires use. The number is the rim diameter in inches — this tire fits a 20-inch wheel. |