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315/30R22 vs 285/40R22

285/40R22 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 315/30R22: the diameter differs by +5.22%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

22" rim
315/30R22 29.44" · 285/40R22 30.98" · drawn to scale

Side by side

315/30R22285/40R22Difference
Overall diameter29.44"30.98"+1.54" (+5.22%)
Section width315 mm285 mm-30 mm
Sidewall3.72"4.49"+0.77"
Rim22"22"same
Circumference92.5"97.3"+4.8"
Revs per mile685651-34
Ride height——+0.77"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.063.1+3.1 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 63.1 mph

With 285/40R22 on a car calibrated for 315/30R22, the speedometer reads 57.0 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 5.2%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.6 mph
45 mph47.3 mph
60 mph63.1 mph
70 mph73.7 mph
80 mph84.2 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 315/30R22 with 285/40R22?

285/40R22 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 315/30R22: the diameter differs by +5.22%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 315/30R22 and 285/40R22?

285/40R22 is 1.54" taller and 30 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.77". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 63.1 mph.

Will 285/40R22 fit on 315/30R22 wheels?

Both use a 22" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 285 mm tire and the fender clearance.