315/35R20 vs 295/30R22

295/30R22 is 0.29 in (7.3 mm) taller than 315/35R20, a +1.00% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 315/35R20, an indicated 60 mph is 60.6 mph on 295/30R22.

Is this a safe swap?

Diameter difference +1.00%: within the ±3% guideline

By overall diameter alone, 295/30R22 falls inside the ±3% range commonly used as a guideline when replacing 315/35R20. This check uses diameter only. It does not assess load index, speed rating, wheel width or clearance.

To-scale drawing: 315/35R20 (28.68 in) vs 295/30R22 (28.97 in)315/35R2028.68 in × 12.40 in295/30R2228.97 in × 11.61 in
Side profile and tread width, drawn to the same scale.
315/35R20 vs 295/30R22 differences
Measurement315/35R20295/30R22Difference% diff
Overall diameter28.68 in (728.5 mm)28.97 in (735.8 mm)+0.29 in (+7.3 mm)+1.00%
Sidewall height4.34 in (110.3 mm)3.48 in (88.5 mm)−0.86 in (−21.7 mm)−19.73%
Section width12.40 in (315.0 mm)11.61 in (295.0 mm)−0.79 in (−20.0 mm)−6.35%
Circumference90.10 in (2,288.7 mm)91.01 in (2,311.6 mm)+0.90 in (+22.9 mm)+1.00%
Revolutions per mile703696−7−0.99%
True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 315/35R20
IndicatedActual on 315/35R20Actual on 295/30R22Difference
30 mph30.0 mph30.3 mph+0.3 mph
60 mph60.0 mph60.6 mph+0.6 mph
75 mph75.0 mph75.8 mph+0.8 mph

Ride-height change: 295/30R22 raises the vehicle by 0.14 in (3.6 mm) at the axle (half the +7.3 mm diameter difference).

295/30R22 is 0.29 in taller than 315/35R20 and 20 mm narrower, a 1.00% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 315/35R20, an indicated 60 mph is actually 60.6 mph on 295/30R22, and revolutions per mile change from 703 to 696.

295/30R22 mounts on a 22-inch wheel, a plus-2 fitment from the 20-inch wheel of 315/35R20.

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