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295/30R22 vs 265/40R22

265/40R22 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 295/30R22: the diameter differs by +4.76%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

22" rim
295/30R22 28.97" · 265/40R22 30.35" · drawn to scale

Side by side

295/30R22265/40R22Difference
Overall diameter28.97"30.35"+1.38" (+4.76%)
Section width295 mm265 mm-30 mm
Sidewall3.48"4.17"+0.69"
Rim22"22"same
Circumference91.0"95.3"+4.3"
Revs per mile696665-32
Ride height——+0.69"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.9+2.9 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.9 mph

With 265/40R22 on a car calibrated for 295/30R22, the speedometer reads 57.3 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.8%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.4 mph
45 mph47.1 mph
60 mph62.9 mph
70 mph73.3 mph
80 mph83.8 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 295/30R22 with 265/40R22?

265/40R22 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 295/30R22: the diameter differs by +4.76%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 295/30R22 and 265/40R22?

265/40R22 is 1.38" taller and 30 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.69". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.9 mph.

Will 265/40R22 fit on 295/30R22 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.