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325/35R22 vs 285/45R22

285/45R22 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 325/35R22: the diameter differs by +3.69%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

22" rim
325/35R22 30.96" · 285/45R22 32.10" · drawn to scale

Side by side

325/35R22285/45R22Difference
Overall diameter30.96"32.10"+1.14" (+3.69%)
Section width325 mm285 mm-40 mm
Sidewall4.48"5.05"+0.57"
Rim22"22"same
Circumference97.3"100.8"+3.6"
Revs per mile651628-23
Ride height——+0.57"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.2+2.2 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.2 mph

With 285/45R22 on a car calibrated for 325/35R22, the speedometer reads 57.9 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.7%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.1 mph
45 mph46.7 mph
60 mph62.2 mph
70 mph72.6 mph
80 mph83.0 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 325/35R22 with 285/45R22?

285/45R22 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 325/35R22: the diameter differs by +3.69%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 325/35R22 and 285/45R22?

285/45R22 is 1.14" taller and 40 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.57". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.2 mph.

Will 285/45R22 fit on 325/35R22 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.