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235/35R20 vs 315/30R20

315/30R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 235/35R20: the diameter differs by +3.64%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

20" rim
235/35R20 26.48" · 315/30R20 27.44" · drawn to scale

Side by side

235/35R20315/30R20Difference
Overall diameter26.48"27.44"+0.96" (+3.64%)
Section width235 mm315 mm+80 mm
Sidewall3.24"3.72"+0.48"
Rim20"20"same
Circumference83.2"86.2"+3.0"
Revs per mile762735-27
Ride height——+0.48"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.2+2.2 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.2 mph

With 315/30R20 on a car calibrated for 235/35R20, the speedometer reads 57.9 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.6%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.1 mph
45 mph46.6 mph
60 mph62.2 mph
70 mph72.6 mph
80 mph82.9 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 235/35R20 with 315/30R20?

315/30R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 235/35R20: the diameter differs by +3.64%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 235/35R20 and 315/30R20?

315/30R20 is 0.96" taller and 80 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.48". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.2 mph.

Will 315/30R20 fit on 235/35R20 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.