255/35R21 vs 245/30R22

245/30R22 is 0.24 in (6.1 mm) shorter than 255/35R21, a −0.86% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 255/35R21, an indicated 60 mph is 59.5 mph on 245/30R22.

Is this a safe swap?

Diameter difference −0.86%: under 1%

By overall diameter alone, 245/30R22 is a near match for 255/35R21; 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.

255/35R21 vs 245/30R22 differences
Measurement	255/35R21	245/30R22	Difference	% diff
Overall diameter	28.03 in (711.9 mm)	27.79 in (705.8 mm)	−0.24 in (−6.1 mm)	−0.86%
Sidewall height	3.51 in (89.3 mm)	2.89 in (73.5 mm)	−0.62 in (−15.7 mm)	−17.65%
Section width	10.04 in (255.0 mm)	9.65 in (245.0 mm)	−0.39 in (−10.0 mm)	−3.92%
Circumference	88.05 in (2,236.5 mm)	87.30 in (2,217.3 mm)	−0.75 in (−19.2 mm)	−0.86%
Revolutions per mile	720	726	+6	+0.86%

True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 255/35R21
Indicated	Actual on 255/35R21	Actual on 245/30R22	Difference
30 mph	30.0 mph	29.7 mph	−0.3 mph
60 mph	60.0 mph	59.5 mph	−0.5 mph
75 mph	75.0 mph	74.4 mph	−0.6 mph

Ride-height change: 245/30R22 lowers the vehicle by 0.12 in (3.1 mm) at the axle (half the −6.1 mm diameter difference).

245/30R22 is 0.24 in shorter than 255/35R21 and 10 mm narrower, a 0.86% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 255/35R21, an indicated 60 mph is actually 59.5 mph on 245/30R22, and revolutions per mile change from 720 to 726.

245/30R22 mounts on a 22-inch wheel, a plus-1 fitment from the 21-inch wheel of 255/35R21.

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