265/45R22 vs 295/35R24

295/35R24 is 0.74 in (18.8 mm) taller than 265/45R22, a +2.36% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 265/45R22, an indicated 60 mph is 61.4 mph on 295/35R24.

Is this a safe swap?

Diameter difference +2.36%: within the ±3% guideline

By overall diameter alone, 295/35R24 falls inside the ±3% range commonly used as a guideline when replacing 265/45R22. 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.

265/45R22 vs 295/35R24 differences
Measurement	265/45R22	295/35R24	Difference	% diff
Overall diameter	31.39 in (797.3 mm)	32.13 in (816.1 mm)	+0.74 in (+18.8 mm)	+2.36%
Sidewall height	4.69 in (119.3 mm)	4.06 in (103.3 mm)	−0.63 in (−16.0 mm)	−13.42%
Section width	10.43 in (265.0 mm)	11.61 in (295.0 mm)	+1.18 in (+30.0 mm)	+11.32%
Circumference	98.61 in (2,504.8 mm)	100.94 in (2,563.9 mm)	+2.33 in (+59.1 mm)	+2.36%
Revolutions per mile	643	628	−15	−2.30%

True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 265/45R22
Indicated	Actual on 265/45R22	Actual on 295/35R24	Difference
30 mph	30.0 mph	30.7 mph	+0.7 mph
60 mph	60.0 mph	61.4 mph	+1.4 mph
75 mph	75.0 mph	76.8 mph	+1.8 mph

Ride-height change: 295/35R24 raises the vehicle by 0.37 in (9.4 mm) at the axle (half the +18.8 mm diameter difference).

295/35R24 is 0.74 in taller than 265/45R22 and 30 mm wider, a 2.36% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 265/45R22, an indicated 60 mph is actually 61.4 mph on 295/35R24, and revolutions per mile change from 643 to 628.

295/35R24 mounts on a 24-inch wheel, a plus-2 fitment from the 22-inch wheel of 265/45R22.

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