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285/50R22 vs 325/50R22

325/50R22 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 285/50R22: the diameter differs by +4.74%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

22" rim
285/50R22 33.22" · 325/50R22 34.80" · drawn to scale

Side by side

285/50R22325/50R22Difference
Overall diameter33.22"34.80"+1.57" (+4.74%)
Section width285 mm325 mm+40 mm
Sidewall5.61"6.40"+0.79"
Rim22"22"same
Circumference104.4"109.3"+4.9"
Revs per mile607580-27
Ride height——+0.79"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.8+2.8 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.8 mph

With 325/50R22 on a car calibrated for 285/50R22, the speedometer reads 57.3 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.7%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.4 mph
45 mph47.1 mph
60 mph62.8 mph
70 mph73.3 mph
80 mph83.8 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 285/50R22 with 325/50R22?

325/50R22 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 285/50R22: the diameter differs by +4.74%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 285/50R22 and 325/50R22?

325/50R22 is 1.57" taller and 40 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.79". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.8 mph.

Will 325/50R22 fit on 285/50R22 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.