305/30R21 vs 265/40R21
265/40R21 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 305/30R21: the diameter differs by +4.05%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
Speedometer and odometer
With 265/40R21 on a car calibrated for 305/30R21, the speedometer reads 57.7 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.0%.
| 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 | 83.2 mph |
Other sizes close to 305/30R21
- 305/30R21 vs 255/40R20-0.61%
- 305/30R21 vs 275/35R21+1.33%
- 305/30R21 vs 295/35R21+3.28%
- 305/30R21 vs 255/40R21+2.93%
- 305/30R21 vs 265/35R21+0.35%
- 305/30R21 vs 295/35R20-0.27%
- 305/30R21 vs 245/35R21-1.61%
- 305/30R21 vs 305/35R20+0.71%
- 305/30R21 vs 325/30R21+1.68%
- 305/30R21 vs 235/45R20+0.43%
- 305/30R21 vs 255/35R21-0.63%
- 305/30R21 vs 315/30R21+0.84%
Questions
Can I replace 305/30R21 with 265/40R21?
265/40R21 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 305/30R21: the diameter differs by +4.05%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
What's the difference between 305/30R21 and 265/40R21?
265/40R21 is 1.14" taller and 40 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.57". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.4 mph.
Will 265/40R21 fit on 305/30R21 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.