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245/35R20 vs 285/35R20

285/35R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 245/35R20: the diameter differs by +4.12%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

20" rim
245/35R20 26.75" · 285/35R20 27.85" · drawn to scale

Side by side

245/35R20285/35R20Difference
Overall diameter26.75"27.85"+1.10" (+4.12%)
Section width245 mm285 mm+40 mm
Sidewall3.38"3.93"+0.55"
Rim20"20"same
Circumference84.0"87.5"+3.5"
Revs per mile754724-30
Ride height——+0.55"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.5+2.5 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.5 mph

With 285/35R20 on a car calibrated for 245/35R20, the speedometer reads 57.6 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.1%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.2 mph
45 mph46.9 mph
60 mph62.5 mph
70 mph72.9 mph
80 mph83.3 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 245/35R20 with 285/35R20?

285/35R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 245/35R20: the diameter differs by +4.12%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 245/35R20 and 285/35R20?

285/35R20 is 1.10" taller and 40 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.55". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.5 mph.

Will 285/35R20 fit on 245/35R20 wheels?

Both use a 20" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 285 mm tire and the fender clearance.