295/55R20 Tire Size: 32.8" Tall, a 33-Inch Tire
Straight answer
A 295/55R20 stands 32.8 inches tall and 11.6 inches wide on a 20-inch wheel, which makes it a 33-inch tire in truck-speak. NTW stocks 15 tire models in this size right now.
295/55R20 dimensions
Overall diameter
32.78"
Section width
11.61"
Sidewall height
6.39"
Wheel diameter
20"
Circumference
103.0"
Revolutions per mile
615
≈ 32.8x11.6R20 flotation. Nominal math; real tires run a few tenths off depending on brand, load range, rim width, and air pressure.
What 295/55R20 means
- 295Section width: 295 mm (11.6") wall to wall
- 55Aspect ratio: sidewall is 55% of the width, so 6.4" 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.
295/55R20 compared to nearby 20-inch sizes
Speedometer column assumes your truck is calibrated for 295/55R20 and reads 65 mph.
| Size | Height | vs 295/55R20 | Width change | Actual speed | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/55R20 | 32.3" | -0.4" (-1.3%) | -0.4" | 64.1 mph | Full comparison |
| 265/60R20 | 32.5" | -0.3" (-0.8%) | -1.2" | 64.5 mph | Full comparison |
| 275/60R20 | 33.0" | +0.2" (+0.7%) | -0.8" | 65.4 mph | Full comparison |
| 33x12.50R20 | 33.0" | +0.2" (+0.7%) | +0.9" | 65.4 mph | Full comparison |
| 305/55R20 | 33.2" | +0.4" (+1.3%) | +0.4" | 65.9 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, or check what stepping down to 285/55R20 does.
Tires in stock in 295/55R20
15 models, 17 SKUs at NTW (different load ranges and sidewall styles). Refreshed daily.
| Tire | Type | Options | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitto Terra Grappler G3 | All Terrain | 2 | $332 |
| Toyo Open Country R/T Trail | All Terrain | 2 | $360 |
| Bfgoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 | All Terrain | 1 | $452 |
| Falken Wildpeak A/T4W | All Terrain | 1 | $444 |
| Falken Wildpeak R/T01 | All Terrain | 1 | $441 |
| Mickey Thompson Baja Boss | Mud Terrain | 1 | $466 |
| Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT | All Terrain | 1 | $463 |
| Mickey Thompson Baja Legend EXP | All Terrain | 1 | $413 |
| Mickey Thompson Baja Legend MTZ | Mud Terrain | 1 | $424 |
| Nitto Recon Grappler A/T | All Terrain | 1 | $432 |
| Nitto Ridge Grappler | All Terrain | 1 | $459 |
| Nitto Trail Grappler M/T | Mud Terrain | 1 | $463 |
| Toyo Open Country A/T III | All Terrain | 1 | $444 |
| Toyo Open Country M/T | Mud Terrain | 1 | $486 |
| Toyo Open Country R/T | All Terrain | 1 | $471 |
Prices per tire at NTW when last checked; confirm at checkout.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is a 295/55R20 tire in inches?+
A 295/55R20 is 32.78 inches tall and 11.61 inches wide, with a 6.39-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 295/55R20 a 33-inch tire?+
Close enough that everybody calls it one. It measures 32.8 inches, so it's sold and talked about as a 33. The flotation equivalent is 32.8x11.6R20.
What does 295/55R20 mean?+
295/55R20 means a tire 295 millimeters wide with a sidewall 55% as tall as it is wide, built for a 20-inch wheel.
295/55R20 vs 305/55R20: how much bigger?+
305/55R20 is 0.4 inches taller (1.3%) and 0.4 inches wider. Going from 295/55R20 to 305/55R20, a speedometer reading 65 mph means you're actually doing 65.9.
Looking for another size? See the full truck tire size chart.