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295/30R20 vs 235/45R20

235/45R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 295/30R20: the diameter differs by +5.04%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

20" rim
295/30R20 26.97" · 235/45R20 28.33" · drawn to scale

Side by side

295/30R20235/45R20Difference
Overall diameter26.97"28.33"+1.36" (+5.04%)
Section width295 mm235 mm-60 mm
Sidewall3.48"4.16"+0.68"
Rim20"20"same
Circumference84.7"89.0"+4.3"
Revs per mile748712-36
Ride height——+0.68"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.063.0+3.0 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 63.0 mph

With 235/45R20 on a car calibrated for 295/30R20, the speedometer reads 57.1 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 5.0%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.5 mph
45 mph47.3 mph
60 mph63.0 mph
70 mph73.5 mph
80 mph84.0 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 295/30R20 with 235/45R20?

235/45R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 295/30R20: the diameter differs by +5.04%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 295/30R20 and 235/45R20?

235/45R20 is 1.36" taller and 60 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.68". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 63.0 mph.

Will 235/45R20 fit on 295/30R20 wheels?

Both use a 20" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 235 mm tire and the fender clearance.