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315/30R20 vs 245/45R20

245/45R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 315/30R20: the diameter differs by +4.52%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

20" rim
315/30R20 27.44" · 245/45R20 28.68" · drawn to scale

Side by side

315/30R20245/45R20Difference
Overall diameter27.44"28.68"+1.24" (+4.52%)
Section width315 mm245 mm-70 mm
Sidewall3.72"4.34"+0.62"
Rim20"20"same
Circumference86.2"90.1"+3.9"
Revs per mile735703-32
Ride height——+0.62"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.7+2.7 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.7 mph

With 245/45R20 on a car calibrated for 315/30R20, the speedometer reads 57.4 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.5%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.4 mph
45 mph47.0 mph
60 mph62.7 mph
70 mph73.2 mph
80 mph83.6 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 315/30R20 with 245/45R20?

245/45R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 315/30R20: the diameter differs by +4.52%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 315/30R20 and 245/45R20?

245/45R20 is 1.24" taller and 70 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.62". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.7 mph.

Will 245/45R20 fit on 315/30R20 wheels?

Both use a 20" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 245 mm tire and the fender clearance.