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235/30R20 vs 245/35R20

245/35R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 235/30R20: the diameter differs by +4.70%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

20" rim
235/30R20 25.55" · 245/35R20 26.75" · drawn to scale

Side by side

235/30R20245/35R20Difference
Overall diameter25.55"26.75"+1.20" (+4.70%)
Section width235 mm245 mm+10 mm
Sidewall2.78"3.38"+0.60"
Rim20"20"same
Circumference80.3"84.0"+3.8"
Revs per mile789754-35
Ride height——+0.60"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.8+2.8 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.8 mph

With 245/35R20 on a car calibrated for 235/30R20, 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 235/30R20 with 245/35R20?

245/35R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 235/30R20: the diameter differs by +4.70%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 235/30R20 and 245/35R20?

245/35R20 is 1.20" taller and 10 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.60". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.8 mph.

Will 245/35R20 fit on 235/30R20 wheels?

Both use a 20" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 245 mm tire and the fender clearance.