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305/25R20 vs 295/30R20

295/30R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 305/25R20: the diameter differs by +3.71%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

20" rim
305/25R20 26.00" · 295/30R20 26.97" · drawn to scale

Side by side

305/25R20295/30R20Difference
Overall diameter26.00"26.97"+0.96" (+3.71%)
Section width305 mm295 mm-10 mm
Sidewall3.00"3.48"+0.48"
Rim20"20"same
Circumference81.7"84.7"+3.0"
Revs per mile776748-28
Ride height——+0.48"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.2+2.2 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.2 mph

With 295/30R20 on a car calibrated for 305/25R20, the speedometer reads 57.9 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.7%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.1 mph
45 mph46.7 mph
60 mph62.2 mph
70 mph72.6 mph
80 mph83.0 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 305/25R20 with 295/30R20?

295/30R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 305/25R20: the diameter differs by +3.71%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 305/25R20 and 295/30R20?

295/30R20 is 0.96" taller and 10 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.48". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.2 mph.

Will 295/30R20 fit on 305/25R20 wheels?

Both use a 20" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 295 mm tire and the fender clearance.