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295/60R20 vs 325/60R20

325/60R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 295/60R20: the diameter differs by +4.18%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

20" rim
295/60R20 33.94" · 325/60R20 35.35" · drawn to scale

Side by side

295/60R20325/60R20Difference
Overall diameter33.94"35.35"+1.42" (+4.18%)
Section width295 mm325 mm+30 mm
Sidewall6.97"7.68"+0.71"
Rim20"20"same
Circumference106.6"111.1"+4.5"
Revs per mile594570-24
Ride height——+0.71"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.5+2.5 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.5 mph

With 325/60R20 on a car calibrated for 295/60R20, the speedometer reads 57.6 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.2%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.3 mph
45 mph46.9 mph
60 mph62.5 mph
70 mph72.9 mph
80 mph83.3 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 295/60R20 with 325/60R20?

325/60R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 295/60R20: the diameter differs by +4.18%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 295/60R20 and 325/60R20?

325/60R20 is 1.42" taller and 30 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.71". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.5 mph.

Will 325/60R20 fit on 295/60R20 wheels?

Both use a 20" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 325 mm tire and the fender clearance.