265/50R20 tire size
A 265/50R20 tire is 265 mm wide with a 132.5 mm sidewall, 50% of the width, on a 20-inch rim, which puts the whole tire at 773.0 mm, or about 30.4 inches, tall. Our data lists 1 models fitted with it from the factory, mostly PPV SUVs.
Overall height
773.0 mm
30.4 in
Sidewall
132.5 mm
50%
Circumference
2,428 mm
Revs per km
412
Actual dimensions of 265/50R20
| Section width | 265 mm (10.4 in) |
| Sidewall height | 132.5 mm (5.22 in) |
| Rim diameter | 20 in (508.0 mm) |
| Overall diameter | 773.0 mm (30.4 in) |
| Circumference | 2,428 mm |
| Revolutions per km | 412 |
| Inch notation (height x width) | 30.4x10.4R20 |
Worked out: sidewall 265 x 0.5 = 132.5 mm, rim 20 x 25.4 = 508 mm, overall 508 + (132.5 x 2) = 773.0 mm, circumference 3.1416 x 773.0 = 2,428 mm. One turn of the tire moves the car about 2.43 m, which is 412 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 265/50R20 from the factory
Models whose Thai-market specification lists 265/50R20; the source column links to the spec we checked.
| Model | Years | Grades | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isuzu MU-X | 2021–present | Ultimate, RS | isuzu-tis.com |
Cars that can switch to 265/50R20
These cars leave the factory on another size within 3% of the height of 265/50R20. Whether it fits still depends on rim width and wheel-well clearance.
| Model | Factory size | Height difference | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Everest2022–present | 255/55R20 | −1.97% | Same wheel |
| Toyota Fortuner2015–present | 265/60R18 | −0.28% | Needs 20-inch wheels |
| Toyota Hilux Revo2015–2025 | 265/60R18 | −0.28% | Needs 20-inch wheels |
| Toyota Hilux TRAVO2025–present | 265/60R18 | −0.28% | Needs 20-inch wheels |
| Isuzu D-Max2020–present | 265/60R18 | −0.28% | Needs 20-inch wheels |
| Mitsubishi Pajero Sport2015–present | 265/60R18 | −0.28% | Needs 20-inch wheels |
| Mitsubishi Triton2024–present | 265/60R18 | −0.28% | Needs 20-inch wheels |
| Mitsubishi Triton2015–2023 | 265/60R18 | −0.28% | Needs 20-inch wheels |
| Ford Ranger2015–2021 | 265/60R18 | −0.28% | Needs 20-inch wheels |
| Nissan Navara2021–present | 255/60R18 | +1.28% | Needs 20-inch wheels |
| Nissan NP300 Navara2014–2020 | 255/60R18 | +1.28% | Needs 20-inch wheels |
| MG ExtenderCurrent model | 255/60R18 | +1.28% | Needs 20-inch wheels |
Showing the 12 closest of 13 models.
Sizes that can replace 265/50R20
Sizes within ±3% of the overall height of 265/50R20. “At 100 km/h” is the real speed when the speedometer reads 100.
| Size | Height | Difference | At 100 km/h | Sidewall | Match | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275/45R21 | 780.9 mm | +7.9 mm (+1.02%) | 101.0 km/h | 123.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 255/55R19 | 763.1 mm | −9.9 mm (−1.28%) | 98.7 km/h | 140.3 mm | Close | Compare |
| 255/50R20 | 763.0 mm | −10.0 mm (−1.29%) | 98.7 km/h | 127.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 275/50R20 | 783.0 mm | +10.0 mm (+1.29%) | 101.3 km/h | 137.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 255/55R20 | 788.5 mm | +15.5 mm (+2.01%) | 102.0 km/h | 140.3 mm | Within range | Compare |
| 285/50R20 | 793.0 mm | +20.0 mm (+2.59%) | 102.6 km/h | 142.5 mm | Within range | Compare |
| 245/55R19 | 752.1 mm | −20.9 mm (−2.70%) | 97.3 km/h | 134.8 mm | Within range | Compare |
- Keeping your wheels, the closest is 255/50R20 at 763.0 mm, −10.0 mm (−1.29%) from the original. With the speedometer on 100 km/h, the car would actually be doing about 98.7 km/h. Ground clearance drops by about 5.0 mm.
- Moving up to 21-inch wheels, the closest height match is 275/45R21 (+1.02%), with the sidewall dropping from 132.5 mm to 123.8 mm.
- Going down to 19-inch wheels, 255/55R19 (−1.28%) is the closest match and raises the sidewall to 140.3 mm.
- A larger or wider tire also changes acceleration, fuel use and steering weight, so look beyond the percentage.
Buying 265/50R20 tires
Pickup sizes like this come in quieter, softer H/T tread for paved roads and A/T tread for gravel, which costs more and is noisier. Choose for the roads you actually drive.
Check the production date in the DOT code before paying.
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Load index and speed rating for 265/50R20
The code after the size on the sidewall, as in 265/50R20 107S, is the load index and speed symbol. The common ratings for this size:
| Version | Index | Per tire | Four tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard load (SL) | 107 | 975 kg | 3,900 kg |
| Extra load (XL) | 111 | 1,090 kg | 4,360 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
S
180 km/h
T
190 km/h
H
210 km/h
265/50R20 questions
How tall is a 265/50R20 tire?
About 30.4 inches, or 773.0 mm, from top to bottom before it carries weight. Each sidewall is 132.5 mm tall and the tire is 265 mm (10.4 in) wide.
Which cars use 265/50R20 tires?
From Thai-market specifications, 265/50R20 comes on Isuzu MU-X.
Can I fit 255/50R20 instead of 265/50R20?
Size-wise, yes: the height differs by −1.29% (−10.0 mm), so an indicated 100 km/h is really about 98.7 km/h. The tread is 10 mm narrower. Check rim width and load index first.
How much weight can a 265/50R20 tire carry?
Most standard-load versions carry load index 107: 975 kg per tire, 3,900 kg across four. XL versions are rated 111, or 1,090 kg per tire. Look for the number after the size on the sidewall, as in 265/50R20 107S.
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.