265/35R22 vs 275/25R24

275/25R24 is 0.11 in (2.8 mm) taller than 265/35R22, a +0.38% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 265/35R22, an indicated 60 mph is 60.2 mph on 275/25R24.

Is this a safe swap?

Diameter difference +0.38%: under 1%

By overall diameter alone, 275/25R24 is a near match for 265/35R22; the speedometer changes by less than 1%. This check uses diameter only. It does not assess load index, speed rating, wheel width or clearance.

Side profile and tread width, drawn to the same scale.

265/35R22 vs 275/25R24 differences
Measurement	265/35R22	275/25R24	Difference	% diff
Overall diameter	29.30 in (744.3 mm)	29.41 in (747.1 mm)	+0.11 in (+2.8 mm)	+0.38%
Sidewall height	3.65 in (92.8 mm)	2.71 in (68.8 mm)	−0.94 in (−24.0 mm)	−25.88%
Section width	10.43 in (265.0 mm)	10.83 in (275.0 mm)	+0.39 in (+10.0 mm)	+3.77%
Circumference	92.06 in (2,338.3 mm)	92.40 in (2,347.1 mm)	+0.35 in (+8.8 mm)	+0.38%
Revolutions per mile	688	686	−3	−0.37%

True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 265/35R22
Indicated	Actual on 265/35R22	Actual on 275/25R24	Difference
30 mph	30.0 mph	30.1 mph	+0.1 mph
60 mph	60.0 mph	60.2 mph	+0.2 mph
75 mph	75.0 mph	75.3 mph	+0.3 mph

Ride-height change: 275/25R24 raises the vehicle by 0.06 in (1.4 mm) at the axle (half the +2.8 mm diameter difference).

275/25R24 is 0.11 in taller than 265/35R22 and 10 mm wider, a 0.38% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 265/35R22, an indicated 60 mph is actually 60.2 mph on 275/25R24, and revolutions per mile change from 688 to 686.

275/25R24 mounts on a 24-inch wheel, a plus-2 fitment from the 22-inch wheel of 265/35R22.

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Source: Calculated from standard tire geometry formulas. Verified 2026-09-27. How these numbers are calculated.