265/35R22 vs 265/40R22
265/40R22 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 265/35R22: the diameter differs by +3.56%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
Speedometer and odometer
With 265/40R22 on a car calibrated for 265/35R22, the speedometer reads 57.9 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.6%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 31.1 mph |
| 45 mph | 46.6 mph |
| 60 mph | 62.1 mph |
| 70 mph | 72.5 mph |
| 80 mph | 82.8 mph |
Other sizes close to 265/35R22
- 265/35R22 vs 265/40R21+0.15%
- 265/35R22 vs 295/35R21-0.59%
- 265/35R22 vs 275/40R22+4.64%
- 265/35R22 vs 255/40R21-0.93%
- 265/35R22 vs 285/35R22+1.88%
- 265/35R22 vs 275/35R22+0.94%
- 265/35R22 vs 295/35R22+2.82%
- 265/35R22 vs 315/35R22+4.70%
- 265/35R22 vs 285/30R22-1.95%
- 265/35R22 vs 295/30R22-1.14%
- 265/35R22 vs 315/30R22+0.47%
- 265/35R22 vs 255/40R22+2.49%
Questions
Can I replace 265/35R22 with 265/40R22?
265/40R22 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 265/35R22: the diameter differs by +3.56%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
What's the difference between 265/35R22 and 265/40R22?
265/40R22 is 1.04" taller and 0 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.52". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.1 mph.
Will 265/40R22 fit on 265/35R22 wheels?
Both use a 22" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 265 mm tire and the fender clearance.