265/35R21 vs 265/40R21
265/40R21 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 265/35R21: the diameter differs by +3.69%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
Speedometer and odometer
With 265/40R21 on a car calibrated for 265/35R21, the speedometer reads 57.9 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.7%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 31.1 mph |
| 45 mph | 46.7 mph |
| 60 mph | 62.2 mph |
| 70 mph | 72.6 mph |
| 80 mph | 82.9 mph |
Other sizes close to 265/35R21
- 265/35R21 vs 255/40R20-0.96%
- 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 235/45R20+0.08%
- 265/35R21 vs 255/35R21-0.97%
- 265/35R21 vs 315/30R21+0.49%
Questions
Can I replace 265/35R21 with 265/40R21?
265/40R21 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 265/35R21: the diameter differs by +3.69%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
What's the difference between 265/35R21 and 265/40R21?
265/40R21 is 1.04" taller and 0 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.52". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.2 mph.
Will 265/40R21 fit on 265/35R21 wheels?
Both use a 21" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 265 mm tire and the fender clearance.