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225/35R20 vs 315/30R20

315/30R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 225/35R20: the diameter differs by +4.73%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

20" rim
225/35R20 26.20" · 315/30R20 27.44" · drawn to scale

Side by side

225/35R20315/30R20Difference
Overall diameter26.20"27.44"+1.24" (+4.73%)
Section width225 mm315 mm+90 mm
Sidewall3.10"3.72"+0.62"
Rim20"20"same
Circumference82.3"86.2"+3.9"
Revs per mile770735-35
Ride height——+0.62"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.8+2.8 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.8 mph

With 315/30R20 on a car calibrated for 225/35R20, the speedometer reads 57.3 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.7%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.4 mph
45 mph47.1 mph
60 mph62.8 mph
70 mph73.3 mph
80 mph83.8 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 225/35R20 with 315/30R20?

315/30R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 225/35R20: the diameter differs by +4.73%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 225/35R20 and 315/30R20?

315/30R20 is 1.24" taller and 90 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.62". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.8 mph.

Will 315/30R20 fit on 225/35R20 wheels?

Both use a 20" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 315 mm tire and the fender clearance.