265/55R20 vs 275/55R20

275/55R20 is 0.43 in (11.0 mm) taller than 265/55R20, a +1.38% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 265/55R20, an indicated 60 mph is 60.8 mph on 275/55R20.

Is this a safe swap?

Diameter difference +1.38%: within the ±3% guideline

By overall diameter alone, 275/55R20 falls inside the ±3% range commonly used as a guideline when replacing 265/55R20. This check uses diameter only. It does not assess load index, speed rating, wheel width or clearance.

Side profile and tread width, drawn to the same scale.

265/55R20 vs 275/55R20 differences
Measurement	265/55R20	275/55R20	Difference	% diff
Overall diameter	31.48 in (799.5 mm)	31.91 in (810.5 mm)	+0.43 in (+11.0 mm)	+1.38%
Sidewall height	5.74 in (145.8 mm)	5.95 in (151.3 mm)	+0.22 in (+5.5 mm)	+3.77%
Section width	10.43 in (265.0 mm)	10.83 in (275.0 mm)	+0.39 in (+10.0 mm)	+3.77%
Circumference	98.89 in (2,511.7 mm)	100.25 in (2,546.3 mm)	+1.36 in (+34.6 mm)	+1.38%
Revolutions per mile	641	632	−9	−1.36%

True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 265/55R20
Indicated	Actual on 265/55R20	Actual on 275/55R20	Difference
30 mph	30.0 mph	30.4 mph	+0.4 mph
60 mph	60.0 mph	60.8 mph	+0.8 mph
75 mph	75.0 mph	76.0 mph	+1.0 mph

Ride-height change: 275/55R20 raises the vehicle by 0.22 in (5.5 mm) at the axle (half the +11.0 mm diameter difference).

275/55R20 is 0.43 in taller than 265/55R20 and 10 mm wider, a 1.38% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 265/55R20, an indicated 60 mph is actually 60.8 mph on 275/55R20, and revolutions per mile change from 641 to 632.

Both sizes mount on 20-inch wheels.

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Source: Calculated from standard tire geometry formulas. Verified 2026-09-27. How these numbers are calculated.