305/30R20 vs 285/35R20
285/35R20 is a safe swap for 305/30R20 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +2.39%.
Speedometer and odometer
With 285/35R20 on a car calibrated for 305/30R20, the speedometer reads 58.6 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 2.4%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 30.7 mph |
| 45 mph | 46.1 mph |
| 60 mph | 61.4 mph |
| 70 mph | 71.7 mph |
| 80 mph | 81.9 mph |
Other sizes close to 305/30R20
- 305/30R20 vs 255/40R19-0.64%
- 305/30R20 vs 245/40R20+1.88%
- 305/30R20 vs 245/35R20-1.66%
- 305/30R20 vs 255/35R20-0.65%
- 305/30R20 vs 275/35R20+1.37%
- 305/30R20 vs 255/40R20+3.04%
- 305/30R20 vs 225/45R19-0.85%
- 305/30R20 vs 235/45R19+0.45%
- 305/30R20 vs 285/30R20-1.74%
- 305/30R20 vs 275/30R20-2.60%
- 305/30R20 vs 265/35R20+0.36%
- 305/30R20 vs 235/35R20-2.68%
Questions
Can I replace 305/30R20 with 285/35R20?
285/35R20 is a safe swap for 305/30R20 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +2.39%.
What's the difference between 305/30R20 and 285/35R20?
285/35R20 is 0.65" taller and 20 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.32". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 61.4 mph.
Will 285/35R20 fit on 305/30R20 wheels?
Both use a 20" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 285 mm tire and the fender clearance.