325/60R20 vs 37x13.50R22

37x13.50R22 is 1.65 in (41.8 mm) taller than 325/60R20, a +4.65% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 325/60R20, an indicated 60 mph is 62.8 mph on 37x13.50R22.

Is this a safe swap?

Diameter difference +4.65%: outside the ±3% guideline

By overall diameter alone, 37x13.50R22 falls outside the ±3% range commonly used as a guideline when replacing 325/60R20; speedometer and ride-height changes are larger. This check uses diameter only. It does not assess load index, speed rating, wheel width or clearance.

To-scale drawing: 325/60R20 (35.35 in) vs 37x13.50R22 (37.00 in)325/60R2035.35 in × 12.80 in37x13.50R2237.00 in × 13.50 in
Side profile and tread width, drawn to the same scale.
325/60R20 vs 37x13.50R22 differences
Measurement325/60R2037x13.50R22Difference% diff
Overall diameter35.35 in (898.0 mm)37.00 in (939.8 mm)+1.65 in (+41.8 mm)+4.65%
Sidewall height7.68 in (195.0 mm)7.50 in (190.5 mm)−0.18 in (−4.5 mm)−2.31%
Section width12.80 in (325.0 mm)13.50 in (342.9 mm)+0.70 in (+17.9 mm)+5.51%
Circumference111.07 in (2,821.2 mm)116.24 in (2,952.5 mm)+5.17 in (+131.3 mm)+4.65%
Revolutions per mile570545−25−4.45%
True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 325/60R20
IndicatedActual on 325/60R20Actual on 37x13.50R22Difference
30 mph30.0 mph31.4 mph+1.4 mph
60 mph60.0 mph62.8 mph+2.8 mph
75 mph75.0 mph78.5 mph+3.5 mph

Ride-height change: 37x13.50R22 raises the vehicle by 0.82 in (20.9 mm) at the axle (half the +41.8 mm diameter difference).

37x13.50R22 is 1.65 in taller than 325/60R20 and 18 mm wider, a 4.65% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 325/60R20, an indicated 60 mph is actually 62.8 mph on 37x13.50R22, and revolutions per mile change from 570 to 545.

37x13.50R22 mounts on a 22-inch wheel, a plus-2 fitment from the 20-inch wheel of 325/60R20.

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