What is the diameter difference between 285/35R20 and 295/30R20?

285/35R20 has an overall diameter of 27.85 inches (708 mm). 295/30R20 is 26.97 inches (685 mm). That's a 0.89 inch (23 mm) difference — 295/30R20 is shorter.

Will 295/30R20 cause speedometer error on a car fitted with 285/35R20?

Swapping 285/35R20 for 295/30R20 produces a speedometer error of about 3.2%. Your speedometer will read higher than your actual speed — a 60 mph indicated reading is really 58.1 mph. Anything under 3% is usually acceptable without recalibration.

How many revolutions per mile does each size do?

285/35R20 turns 724 revs per mile. 295/30R20 turns 748 revs per mile. Taller tyres turn fewer times per mile, which lowers effective final-drive ratio.

What's the sidewall height difference?

285/35R20 has a sidewall of 100 mm (3.93 in). 295/30R20 sidewall is 89 mm (3.48 in). Lower-profile sidewalls give sharper steering response but less bump compliance.

Is 295/30R20 a safe plus-size upgrade from 285/35R20?

A plus-size upgrade is considered safe when overall diameter stays within ±3% — here the difference is 3.2%. This swap is outside the typical ±3% safe range and may require speedometer recalibration or affect ABS / traction control behaviour.

Tire size comparison

285/35R20 vs 295/30R20

Overall diameter, sidewall, revs per mile, and speedometer error — 285/35R20 is the taller tire, with a 3.2% speedo delta when swapping.

285/35R20

27.85in

708 mm overall diameter

295/30R20

26.97in

685 mm overall diameter

Diameter Δ

0.89 in

Speedo error

3.2%

285/35R20 revs/mi

724

295/30R20 revs/mi

748

Outside the typical ±3% safe plus-size band — you may want speedometer recalibration, and this change can affect ABS or traction control behaviour.

Full spec

Side by side

Metric	285/35R20	295/30R20
Section width	285 mm	295 mm
Aspect ratio	35	30
Wheel diameter	20″	20″
Sidewall height	100 mm	89 mm
Overall diameter	27.85 in (708 mm)	26.97 in (685 mm)
Circumference	87.51 in	84.72 in
Revolutions / mile	724	748

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FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the diameter difference between 285/35R20 and 295/30R20?: 285/35R20 has an overall diameter of 27.85 inches (708 mm). 295/30R20 is 26.97 inches (685 mm). That's a 0.89 inch (23 mm) difference — 295/30R20 is shorter.
Will 295/30R20 cause speedometer error on a car fitted with 285/35R20?: Swapping 285/35R20 for 295/30R20 produces a speedometer error of about 3.2%. Your speedometer will read higher than your actual speed — a 60 mph indicated reading is really 58.1 mph. Anything under 3% is usually acceptable without recalibration.
How many revolutions per mile does each size do?: 285/35R20 turns 724 revs per mile. 295/30R20 turns 748 revs per mile. Taller tyres turn fewer times per mile, which lowers effective final-drive ratio.
What's the sidewall height difference?: 285/35R20 has a sidewall of 100 mm (3.93 in). 295/30R20 sidewall is 89 mm (3.48 in). Lower-profile sidewalls give sharper steering response but less bump compliance.
Is 295/30R20 a safe plus-size upgrade from 285/35R20?: A plus-size upgrade is considered safe when overall diameter stays within ±3% — here the difference is 3.2%. This swap is outside the typical ±3% safe range and may require speedometer recalibration or affect ABS / traction control behaviour.