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235/45R21 vs 265/35R22

265/35R22 is 0.02 in (0.6 mm) shorter than 235/45R21, a −0.08% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 235/45R21, an indicated 60 mph is 60.0 mph on 265/35R22.

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Diameter difference −0.08%: under 1%

By overall diameter alone, 265/35R22 is a near match for 235/45R21; the speedometer changes by less than 1%. This check uses diameter only. It does not assess load index, speed rating, wheel width or clearance.

To-scale drawing: 235/45R21 (29.33 in) vs 265/35R22 (29.30 in)235/45R2129.33 in × 9.25 in265/35R2229.30 in × 10.43 in
Side profile and tread width, drawn to the same scale.
235/45R21 vs 265/35R22 differences
Measurement235/45R21265/35R22Difference% diff
Overall diameter29.33 in (744.9 mm)29.30 in (744.3 mm)−0.02 in (−0.6 mm)−0.08%
Sidewall height4.16 in (105.8 mm)3.65 in (92.8 mm)−0.51 in (−13.0 mm)−12.29%
Section width9.25 in (235.0 mm)10.43 in (265.0 mm)+1.18 in (+30.0 mm)+12.77%
Circumference92.13 in (2,340.2 mm)92.06 in (2,338.3 mm)−0.07 in (−1.9 mm)−0.08%
Revolutions per mile688688+1+0.08%
True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 235/45R21
IndicatedActual on 235/45R21Actual on 265/35R22Difference
30 mph30.0 mph30.0 mph0.0 mph
60 mph60.0 mph60.0 mph0.0 mph
75 mph75.0 mph74.9 mph−0.1 mph

Ride-height change: 265/35R22 lowers the vehicle by 0.01 in (0.3 mm) at the axle (half the −0.6 mm diameter difference).

265/35R22 is 0.02 in shorter than 235/45R21 and 30 mm wider, a 0.08% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 235/45R21, an indicated 60 mph is actually 60.0 mph on 265/35R22, and revolutions per mile change from 688 to 688.

265/35R22 mounts on a 22-inch wheel, a plus-1 fitment from the 21-inch wheel of 235/45R21.

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Source: Calculated from standard tire geometry formulas. Verified . How these numbers are calculated.