What is the diameter difference between 295/35R20 and 305/30R20?

295/35R20 has an overall diameter of 28.13 inches (715 mm). 305/30R20 is 27.2 inches (691 mm). That's a 0.93 inch (24 mm) difference — 305/30R20 is shorter.

Will 305/30R20 cause speedometer error on a car fitted with 295/35R20?

Swapping 295/35R20 for 305/30R20 produces a speedometer error of about 3.3%. Your speedometer will read higher than your actual speed — a 60 mph indicated reading is really 58 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. 305/30R20 turns 741 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). 305/30R20 sidewall is 92 mm (3.6 in). Lower-profile sidewalls give sharper steering response but less bump compliance.

Is 305/30R20 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 3.3%. This swap is outside the typical ±3% safe range and may require speedometer recalibration or affect ABS / traction control behaviour.

Tire size comparison

295/35R20 vs 305/30R20

Overall diameter, sidewall, revs per mile, and speedometer error — 295/35R20 is the taller tire, with a 3.3% speedo delta when swapping.

295/35R20

28.13in

715 mm overall diameter

305/30R20

27.2in

691 mm overall diameter

Diameter Δ

0.93 in

Speedo error

3.3%

295/35R20 revs/mi

717

305/30R20 revs/mi

741

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	295/35R20	305/30R20
Section width	295 mm	305 mm
Aspect ratio	35	30
Wheel diameter	20″	20″
Sidewall height	103 mm	92 mm
Overall diameter	28.13 in (715 mm)	27.2 in (691 mm)
Circumference	88.37 in	85.47 in
Revolutions / mile	717	741

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FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the diameter difference between 295/35R20 and 305/30R20?: 295/35R20 has an overall diameter of 28.13 inches (715 mm). 305/30R20 is 27.2 inches (691 mm). That's a 0.93 inch (24 mm) difference — 305/30R20 is shorter.
Will 305/30R20 cause speedometer error on a car fitted with 295/35R20?: Swapping 295/35R20 for 305/30R20 produces a speedometer error of about 3.3%. Your speedometer will read higher than your actual speed — a 60 mph indicated reading is really 58 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. 305/30R20 turns 741 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). 305/30R20 sidewall is 92 mm (3.6 in). Lower-profile sidewalls give sharper steering response but less bump compliance.
Is 305/30R20 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 3.3%. This swap is outside the typical ±3% safe range and may require speedometer recalibration or affect ABS / traction control behaviour.