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315/35R22 vs 275/45R22

275/45R22 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 315/35R22: the diameter differs by +3.46%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

22" rim
315/35R22 30.68" · 275/45R22 31.74" · drawn to scale

Side by side

315/35R22275/45R22Difference
Overall diameter30.68"31.74"+1.06" (+3.46%)
Section width315 mm275 mm-40 mm
Sidewall4.34"4.87"+0.53"
Rim22"22"same
Circumference96.4"99.7"+3.3"
Revs per mile657635-22
Ride height——+0.53"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.1+2.1 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.1 mph

With 275/45R22 on a car calibrated for 315/35R22, the speedometer reads 58.0 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.5%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.0 mph
45 mph46.6 mph
60 mph62.1 mph
70 mph72.4 mph
80 mph82.8 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 315/35R22 with 275/45R22?

275/45R22 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 315/35R22: the diameter differs by +3.46%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 315/35R22 and 275/45R22?

275/45R22 is 1.06" taller and 40 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.53". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.1 mph.

Will 275/45R22 fit on 315/35R22 wheels?

Both use a 22" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 275 mm tire and the fender clearance.