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235/35R20 vs 305/30R20

305/30R20 is a safe swap for 235/35R20 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +2.75%.

20" rim
235/35R20 26.48" · 305/30R20 27.20" · drawn to scale

Side by side

235/35R20305/30R20Difference
Overall diameter26.48"27.20"+0.73" (+2.75%)
Section width235 mm305 mm+70 mm
Sidewall3.24"3.60"+0.36"
Rim20"20"same
Circumference83.2"85.5"+2.3"
Revs per mile762741-20
Ride height——+0.36"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.061.7+1.7 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 61.7 mph

With 305/30R20 on a car calibrated for 235/35R20, the speedometer reads 58.4 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 2.8%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph30.8 mph
45 mph46.2 mph
60 mph61.7 mph
70 mph71.9 mph
80 mph82.2 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 235/35R20 with 305/30R20?

305/30R20 is a safe swap for 235/35R20 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +2.75%.

What's the difference between 235/35R20 and 305/30R20?

305/30R20 is 0.73" taller and 70 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.36". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 61.7 mph.

Will 305/30R20 fit on 235/35R20 wheels?

Both use a 20" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 305 mm tire and the fender clearance.