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Tire size comparison

275/55R20 vs 325/60R20

325/60R20 is 3.44″ (88 mm) taller than 275/55R20, a 10.8% difference in overall diameter — outside the ±3% band, so expect the speedometer to drift and check for rubbing before fitting.

The sidewall heights are very different — ride and steering feel will change noticeably even though the diameter is close.

31.91″35.35″A  275/55R20B  325/60R20Both sizes to scale · dimension lines in inches
Measurement275/55R20325/60R20Difference%
Overall diameter31.91″35.35″+3.44″+10.8%
Section width10.83″12.80″+1.97″+18.2%
Sidewall height5.95″7.68″+1.72″+28.9%
Circumference100.25″111.07″+10.82″+10.8%
Revs per mile632.0570.5−61.6−9.7%
Revs per km392.7354.5−38.3−9.7%

Speedometer: with 275/55R20 as the original, 325/60R20 makes an indicated 60 mph really about 66.5 mph, and the axle sits ~1.72″ higher.

Reading this comparison

The overall diameter is what matters here: 325/60R20 is the taller tire. It sets ride height, gearing and how far the tire travels per revolution — which is what the speedometer and odometer count. Width and sidewall change fit and feel (a wider tire needs a wider wheel and more clearance; a shorter sidewall sharpens steering) but not the gearing.

Figures are geometric estimates from the size codes; real moulded tires vary by brand by 1–3%. Confirm load rating, wheel width and physical clearance on your vehicle before fitting. To compare any other two sizes, use the tire size comparison tool; to decode one size and see what else fits its wheel, the tire size calculator.

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