245/40R21 vs 295/30R22

295/30R22 is 0.25 in (6.4 mm) taller than 245/40R21, a +0.88% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 245/40R21, an indicated 60 mph is 60.5 mph on 295/30R22.

Is this a safe swap?

Diameter difference +0.88%: under 1%

By overall diameter alone, 295/30R22 is a near match for 245/40R21; 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.

245/40R21 vs 295/30R22 differences
Measurement	245/40R21	295/30R22	Difference	% diff
Overall diameter	28.72 in (729.4 mm)	28.97 in (735.8 mm)	+0.25 in (+6.4 mm)	+0.88%
Sidewall height	3.86 in (98.0 mm)	3.48 in (88.5 mm)	−0.37 in (−9.5 mm)	−9.69%
Section width	9.65 in (245.0 mm)	11.61 in (295.0 mm)	+1.97 in (+50.0 mm)	+20.41%
Circumference	90.22 in (2,291.5 mm)	91.01 in (2,311.6 mm)	+0.79 in (+20.1 mm)	+0.88%
Revolutions per mile	702	696	−6	−0.87%

True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 245/40R21
Indicated	Actual on 245/40R21	Actual on 295/30R22	Difference
30 mph	30.0 mph	30.3 mph	+0.3 mph
60 mph	60.0 mph	60.5 mph	+0.5 mph
75 mph	75.0 mph	75.7 mph	+0.7 mph

Ride-height change: 295/30R22 raises the vehicle by 0.13 in (3.2 mm) at the axle (half the +6.4 mm diameter difference).

295/30R22 is 0.25 in taller than 245/40R21 and 50 mm wider, a 0.88% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 245/40R21, an indicated 60 mph is actually 60.5 mph on 295/30R22, and revolutions per mile change from 702 to 696.

295/30R22 mounts on a 22-inch wheel, a plus-1 fitment from the 21-inch wheel of 245/40R21.

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