265/50R20 Tire Size: 30.4" Tall, a 30-Inch Tire
Straight answer
A 265/50R20 stands 30.4 inches tall and 10.4 inches wide on a 20-inch wheel, which makes it a 30-inch tire in truck-speak. NTW stocks 13 tire models in this size right now.
265/50R20 dimensions
Overall diameter
30.43"
Section width
10.43"
Sidewall height
5.22"
Wheel diameter
20"
Circumference
95.6"
Revolutions per mile
663
≈ 30.4x10.4R20 flotation. Nominal math; real tires run a few tenths off depending on brand, load range, rim width, and air pressure.
What 265/50R20 means
- 265Section width: 265 mm (10.4") wall to wall
- 50Aspect ratio: sidewall is 50% of the width, so 5.2" tall
- RRadial construction
- 20Fits a 20-inch wheel
Want the full rundown on sidewall codes, load index, and speed rating? Read how to read a tire size.
265/50R20 compared to nearby 20-inch sizes
Speedometer column assumes your truck is calibrated for 265/50R20 and reads 65 mph.
| Size | Height | vs 265/50R20 | Width change | Actual speed | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275/55R20 | 31.9" | +1.5" (+4.9%) | +0.4" | 68.2 mph | Full comparison |
| 305/50R20 | 32.0" | +1.6" (+5.2%) | +1.6" | 68.4 mph | Full comparison |
| 285/55R20 | 32.3" | +1.9" (+6.3%) | +0.8" | 69.1 mph | Full comparison |
| 265/60R20 | 32.5" | +2.1" (+6.9%) | 0.0" | 69.5 mph | Full comparison |
| 295/55R20 | 32.8" | +2.3" (+7.7%) | +1.2" | 70.0 mph | Full comparison |
Rule of thumb: inside 3% of stock diameter feels stock; past 8 to 10% and most owners budget for a re-gear. Run your exact numbers in the tire size calculator.
Trucks that come with 265/50R20
- Dodge Durango (2011–2026) · 2011–2026: Citadel, R/T, GT and others
- Jeep Grand Cherokee (2005–2025) · 2011–2025: Overland, Summit, Altitude and others
Tires in stock in 265/50R20
13 models, 14 SKUs at NTW (different load ranges and sidewall styles). Refreshed daily.
| Tire | Type | Options | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bfgoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+ | All Terrain | 2 | $275 |
| AMP Off-Road AT Terrain Attack | All Terrain | 1 | $256 |
| Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail | All Terrain | 1 | $269 |
| Fuel Off-Road Gripper AT | Mud Terrain, On/Off-Road | 1 | $235 |
| Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT | All Terrain | 1 | $293 |
| Nitto Recon Grappler A/T | All Terrain | 1 | $272 |
| Nitto Ridge Grappler | All Terrain | 1 | $288 |
| Nitto Terra Grappler G3 | All Terrain | 1 | $266 |
| Toyo Open Country A/T III | All Terrain | 1 | $288 |
| Toyo Open Country C/T | All Terrain | 1 | $240 |
| Toyo Open Country H/T II | All Terrain | 1 | $246 |
| Toyo Open Country R/T Trail | All Terrain | 1 | $297 |
| Toyo Proxis ST3 | Highway | 1 | $175 |
Prices per tire at NTW when last checked; confirm at checkout.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is a 265/50R20 tire in inches?+
A 265/50R20 is 30.43 inches tall and 10.43 inches wide, with a 5.22-inch sidewall on a 20-inch wheel. Real mounted tires vary a few tenths of an inch by brand, load range, and rim width.
Is 265/50R20 a 30-inch tire?+
Close enough that everybody calls it one. It measures 30.4 inches, so it's sold and talked about as a 30. The flotation equivalent is 30.4x10.4R20.
What does 265/50R20 mean?+
265/50R20 means a tire 265 millimeters wide with a sidewall 50% as tall as it is wide, built for a 20-inch wheel.
265/50R20 vs 275/55R20: how much bigger?+
275/55R20 is 1.5 inches taller (4.9%) and 0.4 inches wider. Going from 265/50R20 to 275/55R20, a speedometer reading 65 mph means you're actually doing 68.2.
Looking for another size? See the full truck tire size chart.