295/40R21 vs 265/45R21
265/45R21 is a safe swap for 295/40R21 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +0.32%.
Speedometer and odometer
With 265/45R21 on a car calibrated for 295/40R21, the speedometer reads 59.8 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 0.3%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 30.1 mph |
| 45 mph | 45.1 mph |
| 60 mph | 60.2 mph |
| 70 mph | 70.2 mph |
| 80 mph | 80.3 mph |
Other sizes close to 295/40R21
- 295/40R21 vs 255/50R20-0.83%
- 295/40R21 vs 265/50R20+0.47%
- 295/40R21 vs 235/55R20-0.38%
- 295/40R21 vs 265/40R21-3.12%
- 295/40R21 vs 295/35R21-3.83%
- 295/40R21 vs 275/45R21+1.49%
- 295/40R21 vs 265/40R22+0.18%
- 295/40R21 vs 255/40R21-4.16%
- 295/40R21 vs 285/45R21+2.66%
- 295/40R21 vs 285/40R21-1.04%
- 295/40R21 vs 275/40R21-2.08%
- 295/40R21 vs 285/45R20-0.64%
Questions
Can I replace 295/40R21 with 265/45R21?
265/45R21 is a safe swap for 295/40R21 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +0.32%.
What's the difference between 295/40R21 and 265/45R21?
265/45R21 is 0.10" taller and 30 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.05". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 60.2 mph.
Will 265/45R21 fit on 295/40R21 wheels?
Both use a 21" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 265 mm tire and the fender clearance.