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335/25R20 vs 315/30R20

315/30R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 335/25R20: the diameter differs by +3.18%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

20" rim
335/25R20 26.59" · 315/30R20 27.44" · drawn to scale

Side by side

335/25R20315/30R20Difference
Overall diameter26.59"27.44"+0.85" (+3.18%)
Section width335 mm315 mm-20 mm
Sidewall3.30"3.72"+0.42"
Rim20"20"same
Circumference83.5"86.2"+2.7"
Revs per mile758735-23
Ride height——+0.42"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.061.9+1.9 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 61.9 mph

With 315/30R20 on a car calibrated for 335/25R20, the speedometer reads 58.1 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.2%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.0 mph
45 mph46.4 mph
60 mph61.9 mph
70 mph72.2 mph
80 mph82.5 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 335/25R20 with 315/30R20?

315/30R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 335/25R20: the diameter differs by +3.18%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 335/25R20 and 315/30R20?

315/30R20 is 0.85" taller and 20 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.42". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 61.9 mph.

Will 315/30R20 fit on 335/25R20 wheels?

Both use a 20" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 315 mm tire and the fender clearance.