315/30R20 vs 285/35R20
285/35R20 is a safe swap for 315/30R20 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +1.51%.
Speedometer and odometer
With 285/35R20 on a car calibrated for 315/30R20, the speedometer reads 59.1 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 1.5%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 30.5 mph |
| 45 mph | 45.7 mph |
| 60 mph | 60.9 mph |
| 70 mph | 71.1 mph |
| 80 mph | 81.2 mph |
Other sizes close to 315/30R20
- 315/30R20 vs 245/45R19+0.88%
- 315/30R20 vs 245/45R20+4.52%
- 315/30R20 vs 275/40R20+4.45%
- 315/30R20 vs 245/40R20+1.00%
- 315/30R20 vs 275/40R19+0.80%
- 315/30R20 vs 245/35R20-2.51%
- 315/30R20 vs 255/35R20-1.51%
- 315/30R20 vs 275/35R20+0.50%
- 315/30R20 vs 255/40R20+2.15%
- 315/30R20 vs 235/45R19-0.42%
- 315/30R20 vs 315/35R20+4.52%
- 315/30R20 vs 285/30R20-2.58%
Questions
Can I replace 315/30R20 with 285/35R20?
285/35R20 is a safe swap for 315/30R20 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +1.51%.
What's the difference between 315/30R20 and 285/35R20?
285/35R20 is 0.41" taller and 30 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.21". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 60.9 mph.
Will 285/35R20 fit on 315/30R20 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.