275/30R21 vs 255/35R21
255/35R21 is a safe swap for 275/30R21 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +1.93%.
Speedometer and odometer
With 255/35R21 on a car calibrated for 275/30R21, the speedometer reads 58.9 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 1.9%.
| 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 | 81.5 mph |
Other sizes close to 275/30R21
- 275/30R21 vs 245/40R20+0.80%
- 275/30R21 vs 275/35R20+0.30%
- 275/30R21 vs 265/35R20-0.70%
- 275/30R21 vs 275/35R21+3.94%
- 275/30R21 vs 265/35R21+2.94%
- 275/30R21 vs 245/35R21+0.93%
- 275/30R21 vs 325/30R21+4.30%
- 275/30R21 vs 315/30R21+3.44%
- 275/30R21 vs 285/35R21+4.94%
- 275/30R21 vs 245/40R21+4.44%
- 275/30R21 vs 295/30R21+1.72%
- 275/30R21 vs 305/30R21+2.58%
Questions
Can I replace 275/30R21 with 255/35R21?
255/35R21 is a safe swap for 275/30R21 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +1.93%.
What's the difference between 275/30R21 and 255/35R21?
255/35R21 is 0.53" taller and 20 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.27". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 61.2 mph.
Will 255/35R21 fit on 275/30R21 wheels?
Both use a 21" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 255 mm tire and the fender clearance.