285/35R20 vs 255/35R21
255/35R21 is a safe swap for 285/35R20 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +0.62%.
Speedometer and odometer
With 255/35R21 on a car calibrated for 285/35R20, the speedometer reads 59.6 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 0.6%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 30.2 mph |
| 45 mph | 45.3 mph |
| 60 mph | 60.4 mph |
| 70 mph | 70.4 mph |
| 80 mph | 80.5 mph |
Other sizes close to 285/35R20
- 285/35R20 vs 245/45R19-0.62%
- 285/35R20 vs 245/45R20+2.97%
- 285/35R20 vs 255/45R20+4.24%
- 285/35R20 vs 275/40R20+2.90%
- 285/35R20 vs 245/40R20-0.49%
- 285/35R20 vs 255/45R19+0.65%
- 285/35R20 vs 275/40R19-0.69%
- 285/35R20 vs 245/35R20-3.96%
- 285/35R20 vs 255/35R20-2.97%
- 285/35R20 vs 255/40R20+0.64%
- 285/35R20 vs 275/35R20-0.99%
- 285/35R20 vs 315/35R20+2.97%
Questions
Can I replace 285/35R20 with 255/35R21?
255/35R21 is a safe swap for 285/35R20 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +0.62%.
What's the difference between 285/35R20 and 255/35R21?
255/35R21 is 0.17" taller and 30 mm narrower; the sidewall is -0.41". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 60.4 mph.
Will 255/35R21 fit on 285/35R20 wheels?
No — 285/35R20 needs a 20" wheel and 255/35R21 a 21" wheel. This is a plus/minus-size swap that changes wheels too.