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295/30R22 vs 295/35R22

295/35R22 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 295/30R22: the diameter differs by +4.01%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

22" rim
295/30R22 28.97" · 295/35R22 30.13" · drawn to scale

Side by side

295/30R22295/35R22Difference
Overall diameter28.97"30.13"+1.16" (+4.01%)
Section width295 mm295 mm0 mm
Sidewall3.48"4.06"+0.58"
Rim22"22"same
Circumference91.0"94.7"+3.6"
Revs per mile696669-27
Ride height——+0.58"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.4+2.4 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.4 mph

With 295/35R22 on a car calibrated for 295/30R22, the speedometer reads 57.7 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.0%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.2 mph
45 mph46.8 mph
60 mph62.4 mph
70 mph72.8 mph
80 mph83.2 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 295/30R22 with 295/35R22?

295/35R22 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 295/30R22: the diameter differs by +4.01%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 295/30R22 and 295/35R22?

295/35R22 is 1.16" taller and 0 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.58". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.4 mph.

Will 295/35R22 fit on 295/30R22 wheels?

Both use a 22" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 295 mm tire and the fender clearance.