245/35R20 vs 295/30R20

295/30R20 is 0.22 in (5.5 mm) taller than 245/35R20, a +0.81% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 245/35R20, an indicated 60 mph is 60.5 mph on 295/30R20.

Is this a safe swap?

Diameter difference +0.81%: under 1%

By overall diameter alone, 295/30R20 is a near match for 245/35R20; 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: 245/35R20 (26.75 in) vs 295/30R20 (26.97 in)245/35R2026.75 in × 9.65 in295/30R2026.97 in × 11.61 in
Side profile and tread width, drawn to the same scale.
245/35R20 vs 295/30R20 differences
Measurement245/35R20295/30R20Difference% diff
Overall diameter26.75 in (679.5 mm)26.97 in (685.0 mm)+0.22 in (+5.5 mm)+0.81%
Sidewall height3.38 in (85.8 mm)3.48 in (88.5 mm)+0.11 in (+2.8 mm)+3.21%
Section width9.65 in (245.0 mm)11.61 in (295.0 mm)+1.97 in (+50.0 mm)+20.41%
Circumference84.04 in (2,134.7 mm)84.72 in (2,152.0 mm)+0.68 in (+17.3 mm)+0.81%
Revolutions per mile754748−6−0.80%
True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 245/35R20
IndicatedActual on 245/35R20Actual on 295/30R20Difference
30 mph30.0 mph30.2 mph+0.2 mph
60 mph60.0 mph60.5 mph+0.5 mph
75 mph75.0 mph75.6 mph+0.6 mph

Ride-height change: 295/30R20 raises the vehicle by 0.11 in (2.8 mm) at the axle (half the +5.5 mm diameter difference).

295/30R20 is 0.22 in taller than 245/35R20 and 50 mm wider, a 0.81% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 245/35R20, an indicated 60 mph is actually 60.5 mph on 295/30R20, and revolutions per mile change from 754 to 748.

Both sizes mount on 20-inch wheels.

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