265/40R22 vs 325/35R22
325/35R22 is a safe swap for 265/40R22 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +2.01%.
Speedometer and odometer
With 325/35R22 on a car calibrated for 265/40R22, the speedometer reads 58.8 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 2.0%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 30.6 mph |
| 45 mph | 45.9 mph |
| 60 mph | 61.2 mph |
| 70 mph | 71.4 mph |
| 80 mph | 81.6 mph |
Other sizes close to 265/40R22
- 265/40R22 vs 275/40R22+1.04%
- 265/40R22 vs 265/35R22-3.44%
- 265/40R22 vs 285/35R22-1.62%
- 265/40R22 vs 285/40R22+2.08%
- 265/40R22 vs 295/40R21-0.18%
- 265/40R22 vs 265/45R21+0.14%
- 265/40R22 vs 275/45R22+4.61%
- 265/40R22 vs 275/35R22-2.53%
- 265/40R22 vs 305/40R22+4.15%
- 265/40R22 vs 295/35R22-0.71%
- 265/40R22 vs 315/35R22+1.10%
- 265/40R22 vs 295/30R22-4.54%
Questions
Can I replace 265/40R22 with 325/35R22?
325/35R22 is a safe swap for 265/40R22 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +2.01%.
What's the difference between 265/40R22 and 325/35R22?
325/35R22 is 0.61" taller and 60 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.31". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 61.2 mph.
Will 325/35R22 fit on 265/40R22 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.