295/35R21 vs 265/45R20
265/45R20 is a safe swap for 295/35R21 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +0.89%.
Speedometer and odometer
With 265/45R20 on a car calibrated for 295/35R21, the speedometer reads 59.5 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 0.9%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 30.3 mph |
| 45 mph | 45.4 mph |
| 60 mph | 60.5 mph |
| 70 mph | 70.6 mph |
| 80 mph | 80.7 mph |
Other sizes close to 295/35R21
- 295/35R21 vs 255/45R20-0.32%
- 295/35R21 vs 265/40R21+0.74%
- 295/35R21 vs 275/35R21-1.89%
- 295/35R21 vs 255/40R21-0.34%
- 295/35R21 vs 265/35R21-2.84%
- 295/35R21 vs 265/35R22+0.59%
- 295/35R21 vs 295/40R20+0.55%
- 295/35R21 vs 295/40R21+3.99%
- 295/35R21 vs 245/35R21-4.73%
- 295/35R21 vs 285/40R21+2.91%
- 295/35R21 vs 265/45R21+4.32%
- 295/35R21 vs 285/40R20-0.53%
Questions
Can I replace 295/35R21 with 265/45R20?
265/45R20 is a safe swap for 295/35R21 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +0.89%.
What's the difference between 295/35R21 and 265/45R20?
265/45R20 is 0.26" taller and 30 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.63". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 60.5 mph.
Will 265/45R20 fit on 295/35R21 wheels?
No — 295/35R21 needs a 21" wheel and 265/45R20 a 20" wheel. This is a plus/minus-size swap that changes wheels too.