275/65R20 vs 295/60R20

275/65R20 is 0.1" taller than 295/60R20 (0.4%)

Diameter difference−0.40%diameter 34.07" → 33.94"
275/65R20295/60R20
275/65R20295/60R20Difference
Overall diameter34.07"33.94"−0.14"
Section width10.83"11.61"+0.79"
Sidewall height7.04"6.97"−0.07"
Circumference107.0"106.6"−0.4"
Revolutions per mile592594+2
Wheel diameter20"20"±0"

Speedometer

ShowsActualDiff
30 mph29.9 mph−0.1
45 mph44.8 mph−0.2
60 mph59.8 mph−0.2
70 mph69.7 mph−0.3
80 mph79.7 mph−0.3

Gear ratio to match

CurrentEquivalent
3.423.41
3.553.54
3.733.71
4.104.08

295/60R20 is 0.14" shorter than 275/65R20, a −0.40% change in diameter, inside the 3% range most shops treat as a safe swap.

Ground clearance changes by 0.07" (half the diameter change), and the tire needs 0.07" less room above it.

295/60R20 is 0.79" wider. On the same wheel offset about half of that, 0.39", moves toward the suspension and half toward the fender.

Both fit a 20" wheel; the sidewall is 0.07" shorter on 295/60R20.

Details: 275/65R20 in inches · 295/60R20 in inches · change sizes in the calculator

FAQ

What is the difference between 275/65R20 and 295/60R20?

295/60R20 is 0.14" shorter (−0.40%) and 0.79" wider than 275/65R20.

Will 295/60R20 change my speedometer?

Yes, by −0.40%. When the speedometer shows 60 mph you would be going 59.8 mph.

Can I replace 275/65R20 with 295/60R20?

Often yes: the diameter change of −0.4% is within the common 3% guideline. Check the load index, speed rating and clearance.