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295/30R21 vs 295/35R21

295/35R21 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 295/30R21: the diameter differs by +4.15%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

21" rim
295/30R21 27.97" · 295/35R21 29.13" · drawn to scale

Side by side

295/30R21295/35R21Difference
Overall diameter27.97"29.13"+1.16" (+4.15%)
Section width295 mm295 mm0 mm
Sidewall3.48"4.06"+0.58"
Rim21"21"same
Circumference87.9"91.5"+3.6"
Revs per mile721692-29
Ride height——+0.58"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.5+2.5 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.5 mph

With 295/35R21 on a car calibrated for 295/30R21, the speedometer reads 57.6 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.2%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.2 mph
45 mph46.9 mph
60 mph62.5 mph
70 mph72.9 mph
80 mph83.3 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 295/30R21 with 295/35R21?

295/35R21 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 295/30R21: the diameter differs by +4.15%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 295/30R21 and 295/35R21?

295/35R21 is 1.16" taller and 0 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.58". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.5 mph.

Will 295/35R21 fit on 295/30R21 wheels?

Both use a 21" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 295 mm tire and the fender clearance.