265/75R20 vs 285/65R20
Going from one to the other changes the overall height by -3.0 %. That is inside the 3% band, so it fits and the speedometer stays close.
Side by side
| Measure | 265/75R20 | 285/65R20 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 35.6" | 34.6" | -3.0 % |
| Sidewall | 7.82" | 7.29" | -6.8 % |
| Section width | 265 mm | 285 mm | +7.5 % |
| Circumference | 112.0" | 108.7" | -3.0 % |
| Revs per mile | 566 | 583 | +3.0 % |
| Axle height | 17.82" | 17.29" | -13.5 mm |
| Approved rim width | 7.5–9.5" | 8–10.5" | overlap 8–9.5" |
Both are approved on a rim 8" to 9.5" wide. If yours is in that band, this is a tire change and nothing else.
What the speedometer will say
Calibrated for 265/75R20. Fit 285/65R20 and the needle stops telling the truth.
| Needle says | You are doing | Out by |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 29.1 mph | -0.9 |
| 50 mph | 48.5 mph | -1.5 |
| 70 mph | 67.9 mph | -2.1 |
| 90 mph | 87.3 mph | -2.7 |
The odometer drifts with it. Ten thousand miles on the dial are really 9,702 on the road, so it over-counts by 298. At a true 70 mph the first turns 660 times a minute, the second 680.
What drivers reported
Nobody has filed a complaint naming 265/75R20. 285/65R20 carries 2.