255/35R20 tire size
A 255/35R20 tire is 255 mm wide with a 89.3 mm sidewall, 35% of the width, on a 20-inch rim, which puts the whole tire at 686.5 mm, or about 27.0 inches, tall. No model in our data leaves the factory on it, but it can replace the original size on 13 models within 3% of the height.
Overall height
686.5 mm
27.0 in
Sidewall
89.3 mm
35%
Circumference
2,157 mm
Revs per km
464
Actual dimensions of 255/35R20
| Section width | 255 mm (10.0 in) |
| Sidewall height | 89.3 mm (3.51 in) |
| Rim diameter | 20 in (508.0 mm) |
| Overall diameter | 686.5 mm (27.0 in) |
| Circumference | 2,157 mm |
| Revolutions per km | 464 |
| Inch notation (height x width) | 27.0x10.0R20 |
Worked out: sidewall 255 x 0.35 = 89.25 mm, rim 20 x 25.4 = 508 mm, overall 508 + (89.25 x 2) = 686.5 mm, circumference 3.1416 x 686.5 = 2,157 mm. One turn of the tire moves the car about 2.16 m, which is 464 turns per kilometer. New to sidewall codes? See how to read a tire size.
These are nominal figures from the standard formula. Real tires vary slightly by brand and squat a little under the weight of the car.
Cars fitted with 255/35R20 from the factory
No model sold in Thailand in our data leaves the factory on 255/35R20.
Cars that can switch to 255/35R20
These cars leave the factory on another size within 3% of the height of 255/35R20. Whether it fits still depends on rim width and wheel-well clearance.
| Model | Factory size | Height difference | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota C-HR2018–2023 | 225/50R18 | +0.63% | Needs 20-inch wheels |
| Toyota Corolla Cross2020–present | 225/50R18 | +0.63% | Needs 20-inch wheels |
| Toyota Innova Zenix HEV2023–present | 225/50R18 | +0.63% | Needs 20-inch wheels |
| Honda e:N12024–present | 225/50R18 | +0.63% | Needs 20-inch wheels |
| Honda HR-V e:HEV2022–present | 225/50R18 | +0.63% | Needs 20-inch wheels |
| Mitsubishi Xforce HEVCurrent model | 225/50R18 | +0.63% | Needs 20-inch wheels |
| BYD Seal2023–present | 225/50R18 | +0.63% | Needs 20-inch wheels |
| MG HS / HS PHEVCurrent model | 235/50R18 | −0.82% | Needs 20-inch wheels |
| BYD ATTO 32022–present | 235/50R18 | −0.82% | Needs 20-inch wheels |
| Tesla Model 32024–present | 235/40R19 | +2.37% | Needs 20-inch wheels |
| Toyota Camry HEV2024–present | 235/45R18 | +2.66% | Needs 20-inch wheels |
| Honda Accord e:HEV2024–present | 235/45R18 | +2.66% | Needs 20-inch wheels |
Showing the 12 closest of 13 models.
Sizes that can replace 255/35R20
Sizes within ±3% of the overall height of 255/35R20. “At 100 km/h” is the real speed when the speedometer reads 100.
| Size | Height | Difference | At 100 km/h | Sidewall | Match | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/40R19 | 686.6 mm | +0.1 mm (+0.01%) | 100.0 km/h | 102.0 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 225/45R19 | 685.1 mm | −1.4 mm (−0.20%) | 99.8 km/h | 101.3 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 245/35R20 | 679.5 mm | −7.0 mm (−1.02%) | 99.0 km/h | 85.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 235/45R19 | 694.1 mm | +7.6 mm (+1.11%) | 101.1 km/h | 105.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 245/40R19 | 678.6 mm | −7.9 mm (−1.15%) | 98.8 km/h | 98.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 275/30R20 | 673.0 mm | −13.5 mm (−1.97%) | 98.0 km/h | 82.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 235/35R20 | 672.5 mm | −14.0 mm (−2.04%) | 98.0 km/h | 82.3 mm | Within range | Compare |
| 235/40R19 | 670.6 mm | −15.9 mm (−2.32%) | 97.7 km/h | 94.0 mm | Within range | Compare |
- Keeping your wheels, the closest is 245/35R20 at 679.5 mm, −7.0 mm (−1.02%) from the original. With the speedometer on 100 km/h, the car would actually be doing about 99.0 km/h. Ground clearance drops by about 3.5 mm.
- Going down to 19-inch wheels, 255/40R19 (+0.01%) is the closest match and raises the sidewall to 102.0 mm.
Buying 255/35R20 tires
Low-profile sizes are mostly performance tires and price rises with W or Y speed ratings; comfort-focused models exist in the same size if you do not drive hard.
Check the production date in the DOT code before paying.
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Load index and speed rating for 255/35R20
The code after the size on the sidewall, as in 255/35R20 93V, is the load index and speed symbol. The common ratings for this size:
| Version | Index | Per tire | Four tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard load (SL) | 93 | 650 kg | 2,600 kg |
| Extra load (XL) | 97 | 730 kg | 2,920 kg |
The new tire's load index and speed symbol must be no lower than the door placard, and it only carries its rated load at the correct pressure.
Common speed symbols in this size
V
240 km/h
W
270 km/h
Y
300 km/h
255/35R20 questions
How tall is a 255/35R20 tire?
About 27.0 inches, or 686.5 mm, from top to bottom before it carries weight. Each sidewall is 89.3 mm tall and the tire is 255 mm (10.0 in) wide.
Which cars use 255/35R20 tires?
No car in our data is fitted with 255/35R20 from the factory, but its height is close to the original size on Toyota C-HR, Toyota Corolla Cross, Toyota Innova Zenix HEV, Honda e:N1 and Honda HR-V e:HEV, so it works as a replacement size.
Can I fit 245/35R20 instead of 255/35R20?
Size-wise, yes: the height differs by −1.02% (−7.0 mm), so an indicated 100 km/h is really about 99.0 km/h. The tread is 10 mm narrower. Check rim width and load index first.
How much weight can a 255/35R20 tire carry?
Most standard-load versions carry load index 93: 650 kg per tire, 2,600 kg across four. XL versions are rated 97, or 730 kg per tire. Look for the number after the size on the sidewall, as in 255/35R20 93V.
Other 20-inch sizes
To compare other sizes yourself, use the tire size calculator; changing rim size, try plus/minus sizing; and see speedometer error by speed.