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255/40R22 vs 325/35R22

325/35R22 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 255/40R22: the diameter differs by +3.08%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

22" rim
255/40R22 30.03" · 325/35R22 30.96" · drawn to scale

Side by side

255/40R22325/35R22Difference
Overall diameter30.03"30.96"+0.93" (+3.08%)
Section width255 mm325 mm+70 mm
Sidewall4.02"4.48"+0.46"
Rim22"22"same
Circumference94.3"97.3"+2.9"
Revs per mile672651-20
Ride height——+0.46"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.061.8+1.8 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 61.8 mph

With 325/35R22 on a car calibrated for 255/40R22, the speedometer reads 58.2 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.1%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph30.9 mph
45 mph46.4 mph
60 mph61.8 mph
70 mph72.2 mph
80 mph82.5 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 255/40R22 with 325/35R22?

325/35R22 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 255/40R22: the diameter differs by +3.08%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 255/40R22 and 325/35R22?

325/35R22 is 0.93" taller and 70 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.46". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 61.8 mph.

Will 325/35R22 fit on 255/40R22 wheels?

Both use a 22" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 325 mm tire and the fender clearance.