265/35R21 vs 235/45R20
235/45R20 is a safe swap for 265/35R21 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +0.08%.
Speedometer and odometer
With 235/45R20 on a car calibrated for 265/35R21, the speedometer reads 59.9 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 0.1%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 30.0 mph |
| 45 mph | 45.0 mph |
| 60 mph | 60.1 mph |
| 70 mph | 70.1 mph |
| 80 mph | 80.1 mph |
Other sizes close to 265/35R21
- 265/35R21 vs 255/40R20-0.96%
- 265/35R21 vs 265/40R21+3.69%
- 265/35R21 vs 275/35R21+0.97%
- 265/35R21 vs 295/35R21+2.92%
- 265/35R21 vs 255/40R21+2.57%
- 265/35R21 vs 295/35R20-0.61%
- 265/35R21 vs 245/35R21-1.95%
- 265/35R21 vs 305/35R20+0.36%
- 265/35R21 vs 325/30R21+1.32%
- 265/35R21 vs 275/40R21+4.80%
- 265/35R21 vs 255/35R21-0.97%
- 265/35R21 vs 315/30R21+0.49%
Questions
Can I replace 265/35R21 with 235/45R20?
235/45R20 is a safe swap for 265/35R21 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +0.08%.
What's the difference between 265/35R21 and 235/45R20?
235/45R20 is 0.02" taller and 30 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.51". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 60.1 mph.
Will 235/45R20 fit on 265/35R21 wheels?
No — 265/35R21 needs a 21" wheel and 235/45R20 a 20" wheel. This is a plus/minus-size swap that changes wheels too.