255/50R20 Sizing Info

Tire Size 255/50R20 in inches

Below are the most common tire sizing information in inches:

255/50R20 Height - How tall is a 255/50R20 tire in inches?

This tire size is 30.039 inches tall.

255/50R20 Width in inches - How wide is a 255/50R20 tire?

This tire size is 10.039 inches wide (tread width).

What's the Sidewall Size of a 255/50R20 Tire in Inches?

This tire size has 5.02 inch sidewalls.

Other Questions About the 255/50R20 Tire Size

Here's some other common questions asked about this tire size:

What size rims fit a 255/50R20 tire?

This tire will fit onto 20 inch wheels.

What is the next size up from 255/50R20?

The tire sizes below are the next sizes up from 255/50R20. The table shows the increase in diameter and width for each option.

Tire Size	Diameter (in)	Width (in)	Diameter Change	Width Change
285/45R20	30.098	11.220	+ 0.059 in	+ 1.181 in
265/50R20	30.433	10.433	+ 0.394 in	+ 0.394 in
295/45R20	30.453	11.614	+ 0.413 in	+ 1.575 in
305/45R20	30.807	12.008	+ 0.768 in	+ 1.969 in
275/50R20	30.827	10.827	+ 0.787 in	+ 0.787 in

What is the next size down from 255/50R20?

The tire sizes below are the next sizes down from 255/50R20. The table shows the decrease in diameter and width for each option.

Tire Size	Diameter (in)	Width (in)	Diameter Change	Width Change
30x5R20	30.000	5.000	- 0.039 in	- 5.039 in
245/50R20	29.646	9.646	- 0.394 in	- 0.394 in
235/50R20	29.252	9.252	- 0.787 in	- 0.787 in
245/45R20	28.681	9.646	- 1.358 in	- 0.394 in
235/45R20	28.327	9.252	- 1.713 in	- 0.787 in

What does the 255 mean in tire size?

This represents the treadwidth of the tire. The tread is 255mm wide, or 30.039 inches wide.

What does the 50 mean in tire size?

This represents the sidewall height of the tire, as a percentage of the width. The sidewall height is 50% of 255mm, or 127.5mm, which is 5.02 inches.

What does the 20 mean in tire size?

This represents the wheel diameter that this tire size fits on. This tire size is meant to fit a 20 inch wheel.