295/25R22 vs 265/30R22
265/30R22 is a safe swap for 295/25R22 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +1.63%.
Speedometer and odometer
With 265/30R22 on a car calibrated for 295/25R22, the speedometer reads 59.0 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 1.6%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 30.5 mph |
| 45 mph | 45.7 mph |
| 60 mph | 61.0 mph |
| 70 mph | 71.1 mph |
| 80 mph | 81.3 mph |
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Questions
Can I replace 295/25R22 with 265/30R22?
265/30R22 is a safe swap for 295/25R22 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +1.63%.
What's the difference between 295/25R22 and 265/30R22?
265/30R22 is 0.45" taller and 30 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.23". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 61.0 mph.
Will 265/30R22 fit on 295/25R22 wheels?
Both use a 22" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 265 mm tire and the fender clearance.