Section Width185 mm (7.3")
Aspect Ratio38%
Rim Diameter20"
Overall Diameter649 mm (25.5")
Sidewall Height70 mm
Circumference2038 mm
185/38R20 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 185/38R20 tire size

Size geometry

A 185/38R20 tire has a 185mm section width and a 38% aspect ratio, mounted on a 20-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 70.3mm (2.77") and overall outside diameter is 648.6mm (25.54"). At highway speed the tire completes about 491 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 185/38R20 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 175/40R20 and 195/36R20. Both keep your speedometer reading within 1% — safe for daily use, ABS, and stability control. Always verify load and speed ratings before swapping.

Plus / minus sizing options

For a 185/38R20 you can upsize to 195/30R21 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 175/47R19 (minus-one) for a softer ride or winter setup. Both stay inside the Âą3% diameter tolerance that ABS and TPMS systems expect.

Vehicle compatibility

0 vehicles in our database run the 185/38R20 tire size from the factory. Aftermarket fitment depends on rim width, offset, and clearance — match these specs to your wheel before purchasing tires.

Vehicles Using 185/38R20

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