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245/35R20 vs 295/35R20

295/35R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 245/35R20: the diameter differs by +5.15%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

20" rim
245/35R20 26.75" · 295/35R20 28.13" · drawn to scale

Side by side

245/35R20295/35R20Difference
Overall diameter26.75"28.13"+1.38" (+5.15%)
Section width245 mm295 mm+50 mm
Sidewall3.38"4.06"+0.69"
Rim20"20"same
Circumference84.0"88.4"+4.3"
Revs per mile754717-37
Ride height——+0.69"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.063.1+3.1 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 63.1 mph

With 295/35R20 on a car calibrated for 245/35R20, the speedometer reads 57.1 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 5.2%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.5 mph
45 mph47.3 mph
60 mph63.1 mph
70 mph73.6 mph
80 mph84.1 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 245/35R20 with 295/35R20?

295/35R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 245/35R20: the diameter differs by +5.15%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 245/35R20 and 295/35R20?

295/35R20 is 1.38" taller and 50 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.69". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 63.1 mph.

Will 295/35R20 fit on 245/35R20 wheels?

Both use a 20" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 295 mm tire and the fender clearance.