245/45R20 vs 315/35R20
315/35R20 is a safe swap for 245/45R20 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by 0.00%.
Speedometer and odometer
With 315/35R20 on a car calibrated for 245/45R20, the speedometer reads 60.0 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer over-counts by 0.0%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 30.0 mph |
| 45 mph | 45.0 mph |
| 60 mph | 60.0 mph |
| 70 mph | 70.0 mph |
| 80 mph | 80.0 mph |
Other sizes close to 245/45R20
- 245/45R20 vs 255/45R20+1.24%
- 245/45R20 vs 275/40R20-0.07%
- 245/45R20 vs 255/50R20+4.74%
- 245/45R20 vs 245/40R20-3.36%
- 245/45R20 vs 245/50R20+3.36%
- 245/45R20 vs 275/45R20+3.71%
- 245/45R20 vs 225/55R19+0.22%
- 245/45R20 vs 255/40R20-2.26%
- 245/45R20 vs 275/35R20-3.84%
- 245/45R20 vs 265/45R20+2.47%
- 245/45R20 vs 285/35R20-2.88%
- 245/45R20 vs 245/50R19-0.12%
Questions
Can I replace 245/45R20 with 315/35R20?
315/35R20 is a safe swap for 245/45R20 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by 0.00%.
What's the difference between 245/45R20 and 315/35R20?
315/35R20 is 0.00" taller and 70 mm wider; the sidewall is 0.00". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 60.0 mph.
Will 315/35R20 fit on 245/45R20 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.