315/30R21 vs 265/40R21
265/40R21 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 315/30R21: the diameter differs by +3.18%, 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 315/30R21, the speedometer reads 58.1 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.2%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 31.0 mph |
| 45 mph | 46.4 mph |
| 60 mph | 61.9 mph |
| 70 mph | 72.2 mph |
| 80 mph | 82.5 mph |
Other sizes close to 315/30R21
- 315/30R21 vs 245/45R20+0.84%
- 315/30R21 vs 275/40R20+0.78%
- 315/30R21 vs 315/35R20+0.84%
- 315/30R21 vs 275/35R21+0.48%
- 315/30R21 vs 295/35R21+2.42%
- 315/30R21 vs 255/40R21+2.08%
- 315/30R21 vs 265/35R21-0.48%
- 315/30R21 vs 245/35R21-2.42%
- 315/30R21 vs 305/35R20-0.12%
- 315/30R21 vs 325/30R21+0.83%
- 315/30R21 vs 275/40R21+4.29%
- 315/30R21 vs 235/45R20-0.40%
Questions
Can I replace 315/30R21 with 265/40R21?
265/40R21 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 315/30R21: the diameter differs by +3.18%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
What's the difference between 315/30R21 and 265/40R21?
265/40R21 is 0.91" taller and 50 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.45". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 61.9 mph.
Will 265/40R21 fit on 315/30R21 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.