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295/30R20 vs 285/35R20

285/35R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 295/30R20: the diameter differs by +3.28%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

20" rim
295/30R20 26.97" · 285/35R20 27.85" · drawn to scale

Side by side

295/30R20285/35R20Difference
Overall diameter26.97"27.85"+0.89" (+3.28%)
Section width295 mm285 mm-10 mm
Sidewall3.48"3.93"+0.44"
Rim20"20"same
Circumference84.7"87.5"+2.8"
Revs per mile748724-24
Ride height——+0.44"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.0+2.0 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.0 mph

With 285/35R20 on a car calibrated for 295/30R20, the speedometer reads 58.1 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.3%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.0 mph
45 mph46.5 mph
60 mph62.0 mph
70 mph72.3 mph
80 mph82.6 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 295/30R20 with 285/35R20?

285/35R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 295/30R20: the diameter differs by +3.28%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 295/30R20 and 285/35R20?

285/35R20 is 0.89" taller and 10 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.44". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.0 mph.

Will 285/35R20 fit on 295/30R20 wheels?

Both use a 20" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 285 mm tire and the fender clearance.