335/25R20 vs 245/40R20
245/40R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 335/25R20: the diameter differs by +4.22%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
Speedometer and odometer
With 245/40R20 on a car calibrated for 335/25R20, the speedometer reads 57.6 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.2%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 31.3 mph |
| 45 mph | 46.9 mph |
| 60 mph | 62.5 mph |
| 70 mph | 73.0 mph |
| 80 mph | 83.4 mph |
Other sizes close to 335/25R20
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- 335/25R20 vs 235/40R19-0.73%
- 335/25R20 vs 275/35R19-0.06%
- 335/25R20 vs 245/35R20+0.59%
- 335/25R20 vs 255/35R20+1.63%
- 335/25R20 vs 275/35R20+3.70%
- 335/25R20 vs 285/35R19+0.98%
- 335/25R20 vs 285/35R20+4.74%
- 335/25R20 vs 285/30R20+0.52%
- 335/25R20 vs 275/30R20-0.37%
- 335/25R20 vs 265/35R20+2.66%
- 335/25R20 vs 235/35R20-0.44%
Questions
Can I replace 335/25R20 with 245/40R20?
245/40R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 335/25R20: the diameter differs by +4.22%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
What's the difference between 335/25R20 and 245/40R20?
245/40R20 is 1.12" taller and 90 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.56". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.5 mph.
Will 245/40R20 fit on 335/25R20 wheels?
Both use a 20" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 245 mm tire and the fender clearance.