295/30R22 vs 265/35R22

265/35R22 is 0.33 in (8.5 mm) taller than 295/30R22, a +1.16% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 295/30R22, an indicated 60 mph is 60.7 mph on 265/35R22.

Is this a safe swap?

Diameter difference +1.16%: within the ±3% guideline

By overall diameter alone, 265/35R22 falls inside the ±3% range commonly used as a guideline when replacing 295/30R22. 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.

295/30R22 vs 265/35R22 differences
Measurement	295/30R22	265/35R22	Difference	% diff
Overall diameter	28.97 in (735.8 mm)	29.30 in (744.3 mm)	+0.33 in (+8.5 mm)	+1.16%
Sidewall height	3.48 in (88.5 mm)	3.65 in (92.8 mm)	+0.17 in (+4.3 mm)	+4.80%
Section width	11.61 in (295.0 mm)	10.43 in (265.0 mm)	−1.18 in (−30.0 mm)	−10.17%
Circumference	91.01 in (2,311.6 mm)	92.06 in (2,338.3 mm)	+1.05 in (+26.7 mm)	+1.16%
Revolutions per mile	696	688	−8	−1.14%

True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 295/30R22
Indicated	Actual on 295/30R22	Actual on 265/35R22	Difference
30 mph	30.0 mph	30.3 mph	+0.3 mph
60 mph	60.0 mph	60.7 mph	+0.7 mph
75 mph	75.0 mph	75.9 mph	+0.9 mph

Ride-height change: 265/35R22 raises the vehicle by 0.17 in (4.3 mm) at the axle (half the +8.5 mm diameter difference).

265/35R22 is 0.33 in taller than 295/30R22 and 30 mm narrower, a 1.16% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 295/30R22, an indicated 60 mph is actually 60.7 mph on 265/35R22, and revolutions per mile change from 696 to 688.

Both sizes mount on 22-inch wheels.

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