What is the diameter difference between 295/35R20 and 295/30R21?

295/35R20 has an overall diameter of 28.13 inches (715 mm). 295/30R21 is 27.97 inches (710 mm). That's a 0.16 inch (4 mm) difference — 295/30R21 is shorter.

Will 295/30R21 cause speedometer error on a car fitted with 295/35R20?

Swapping 295/35R20 for 295/30R21 produces a speedometer error of about 0.6%. Your speedometer will read higher than your actual speed — a 60 mph indicated reading is really 59.7 mph. Anything under 3% is usually acceptable without recalibration.

How many revolutions per mile does each size do?

295/35R20 turns 717 revs per mile. 295/30R21 turns 721 revs per mile. Taller tyres turn fewer times per mile, which lowers effective final-drive ratio.

What's the sidewall height difference?

295/35R20 has a sidewall of 103 mm (4.06 in). 295/30R21 sidewall is 89 mm (3.48 in). Lower-profile sidewalls give sharper steering response but less bump compliance.

Is 295/30R21 a safe plus-size upgrade from 295/35R20?

A plus-size upgrade is considered safe when overall diameter stays within ±3% — here the difference is 0.6%. This swap is within the typical safe range; speedometer and ABS calibration should remain close to factory.

Tire size comparison

295/35R20 vs 295/30R21

Overall diameter, sidewall, revs per mile, and speedometer error — 295/35R20 is the taller tire, with a 0.6% speedo delta when swapping.

295/35R20

28.13in

715 mm overall diameter

295/30R21

27.97in

710 mm overall diameter

Diameter Δ

0.16 in

Speedo error

0.6%

295/35R20 revs/mi

717

295/30R21 revs/mi

721

Within the ±3% overall-diameter band usually considered safe for plus-sizing — speedometer and ABS calibration should stay close to factory.

Full spec

Side by side

Metric	295/35R20	295/30R21
Section width	295 mm	295 mm
Aspect ratio	35	30
Wheel diameter	20″	21″
Sidewall height	103 mm	89 mm
Overall diameter	28.13 in (715 mm)	27.97 in (710 mm)
Circumference	88.37 in	87.87 in
Revolutions / mile	717	721

Other comparisons for these sizes

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FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the diameter difference between 295/35R20 and 295/30R21?: 295/35R20 has an overall diameter of 28.13 inches (715 mm). 295/30R21 is 27.97 inches (710 mm). That's a 0.16 inch (4 mm) difference — 295/30R21 is shorter.
Will 295/30R21 cause speedometer error on a car fitted with 295/35R20?: Swapping 295/35R20 for 295/30R21 produces a speedometer error of about 0.6%. Your speedometer will read higher than your actual speed — a 60 mph indicated reading is really 59.7 mph. Anything under 3% is usually acceptable without recalibration.
How many revolutions per mile does each size do?: 295/35R20 turns 717 revs per mile. 295/30R21 turns 721 revs per mile. Taller tyres turn fewer times per mile, which lowers effective final-drive ratio.
What's the sidewall height difference?: 295/35R20 has a sidewall of 103 mm (4.06 in). 295/30R21 sidewall is 89 mm (3.48 in). Lower-profile sidewalls give sharper steering response but less bump compliance.
Is 295/30R21 a safe plus-size upgrade from 295/35R20?: A plus-size upgrade is considered safe when overall diameter stays within ±3% — here the difference is 0.6%. This swap is within the typical safe range; speedometer and ABS calibration should remain close to factory.