L285/40R20

Standard Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The L285/40R20 tire size features an overall diameter of 28.98 inches, a section width of 11.2 inches (285mm), and rotates 696 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 1+ vehicle models including BMW M5.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

28.98"

736.1 mm

Section Width

285 mm

11.22" wide

Sidewall Height

4.49"

114.0 mm (40% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

696

Circumference: 91.03"

Rim Diameter

20"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

7.1" - 10"

Optimal rim width range

Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare L285/40R20 against any proposed tire size below:

Popular Comparisons:
Tire 1 (Stock / Base)285/40R20
Overall Height:29.0"
Sidewall:4.5"
Revs/Mile:696
Tire 2 (New / Compare)245/60R18
Overall Height:29.6"
Sidewall:5.8"
Revs/Mile:682

Visual Tire & Wheel Comparison

Tire 129.0" HeightTire 229.6" Height

Speedometer Variance

+2.1%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 61.2 mph
IndicatedActual SpeedDiff
20 mph20.4 mph+0.4 mph
30 mph30.6 mph+0.6 mph
45 mph45.9 mph+0.9 mph
60 mph61.2 mph+1.2 mph
75 mph76.5 mph+1.5 mph
90 mph91.9 mph+1.9 mph

Fender & Suspension Clearance

Fitment Status: MODERATE RISK

Flush fitment. Extends 17.7mm outwards. Check wheel arch clearance under full suspension compression.

Inner Strut Space:7.7mm LESS clearance
Outer Fender Push:Extends 17.7mm further out
Ride Height Delta:+0.30" ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit L285/40R20 (1+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing L285/40R20 tires:

YearMake & ModelTrim / VariantLookup Specs
2025BMW M5BaseView 2025 M5