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285/30R20 vs 275/35R20

275/35R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 285/30R20: the diameter differs by +3.17%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

20" rim
285/30R20 26.73" · 275/35R20 27.58" · drawn to scale

Side by side

285/30R20275/35R20Difference
Overall diameter26.73"27.58"+0.85" (+3.17%)
Section width285 mm275 mm-10 mm
Sidewall3.37"3.79"+0.42"
Rim20"20"same
Circumference84.0"86.6"+2.7"
Revs per mile754731-23
Ride height——+0.42"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.061.9+1.9 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 61.9 mph

With 275/35R20 on a car calibrated for 285/30R20, the speedometer reads 58.2 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.2%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph30.9 mph
45 mph46.4 mph
60 mph61.9 mph
70 mph72.2 mph
80 mph82.5 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 285/30R20 with 275/35R20?

275/35R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 285/30R20: the diameter differs by +3.17%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 285/30R20 and 275/35R20?

275/35R20 is 0.85" taller and 10 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.42". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 61.9 mph.

Will 275/35R20 fit on 285/30R20 wheels?

Both use a 20" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 275 mm tire and the fender clearance.