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295/30R21 vs 325/30R21

325/30R21 is a safe swap for 295/30R21 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +2.53%.

21" rim
295/30R21 27.97" · 325/30R21 28.68" · drawn to scale

Side by side

295/30R21325/30R21Difference
Overall diameter27.97"28.68"+0.71" (+2.53%)
Section width295 mm325 mm+30 mm
Sidewall3.48"3.84"+0.35"
Rim21"21"same
Circumference87.9"90.1"+2.2"
Revs per mile721703-18
Ride height——+0.35"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.061.5+1.5 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 61.5 mph

With 325/30R21 on a car calibrated for 295/30R21, the speedometer reads 58.5 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 2.5%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph30.8 mph
45 mph46.1 mph
60 mph61.5 mph
70 mph71.8 mph
80 mph82.0 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 295/30R21 with 325/30R21?

325/30R21 is a safe swap for 295/30R21 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +2.53%.

What's the difference between 295/30R21 and 325/30R21?

325/30R21 is 0.71" taller and 30 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.35". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 61.5 mph.

Will 325/30R21 fit on 295/30R21 wheels?

Both use a 21" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 325 mm tire and the fender clearance.