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335/25R20 vs 275/35R20

275/35R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 335/25R20: the diameter differs by +3.70%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

20" rim
335/25R20 26.59" · 275/35R20 27.58" · drawn to scale

Side by side

335/25R20275/35R20Difference
Overall diameter26.59"27.58"+0.98" (+3.70%)
Section width335 mm275 mm-60 mm
Sidewall3.30"3.79"+0.49"
Rim20"20"same
Circumference83.5"86.6"+3.1"
Revs per mile758731-27
Ride height——+0.49"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.2+2.2 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.2 mph

With 275/35R20 on a car calibrated for 335/25R20, 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 335/25R20 with 275/35R20?

275/35R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 335/25R20: the diameter differs by +3.70%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 335/25R20 and 275/35R20?

275/35R20 is 0.98" taller and 60 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.49". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.2 mph.

Will 275/35R20 fit on 335/25R20 wheels?

Both use a 20" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 275 mm tire and the fender clearance.