305/25R20 vs 255/35R20
255/35R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 305/25R20: the diameter differs by +3.94%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
Speedometer and odometer
With 255/35R20 on a car calibrated for 305/25R20, the speedometer reads 57.7 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.9%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 31.2 mph |
| 45 mph | 46.8 mph |
| 60 mph | 62.4 mph |
| 70 mph | 72.8 mph |
| 80 mph | 83.1 mph |
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Questions
Can I replace 305/25R20 with 255/35R20?
255/35R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 305/25R20: the diameter differs by +3.94%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
What's the difference between 305/25R20 and 255/35R20?
255/35R20 is 1.02" taller and 50 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.51". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.4 mph.
Will 255/35R20 fit on 305/25R20 wheels?
Both use a 20" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 255 mm tire and the fender clearance.