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245/35R21 vs 325/30R21

325/30R21 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 245/35R21: the diameter differs by +3.33%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

21" rim
245/35R21 27.75" · 325/30R21 28.68" · drawn to scale

Side by side

245/35R21325/30R21Difference
Overall diameter27.75"28.68"+0.93" (+3.33%)
Section width245 mm325 mm+80 mm
Sidewall3.38"3.84"+0.46"
Rim21"21"same
Circumference87.2"90.1"+2.9"
Revs per mile727703-23
Ride height——+0.46"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.0+2.0 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.0 mph

With 325/30R21 on a car calibrated for 245/35R21, the speedometer reads 58.1 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.3%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.0 mph
45 mph46.5 mph
60 mph62.0 mph
70 mph72.3 mph
80 mph82.7 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 245/35R21 with 325/30R21?

325/30R21 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 245/35R21: the diameter differs by +3.33%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 245/35R21 and 325/30R21?

325/30R21 is 0.93" taller and 80 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.46". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.0 mph.

Will 325/30R21 fit on 245/35R21 wheels?

Both use a 21" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 325 mm tire and the fender clearance.