What is the diameter difference between 295/35R21 and 295/30R22?

295/35R21 has an overall diameter of 29.13 inches (740 mm). 295/30R22 is 28.97 inches (736 mm). That's a 0.16 inch (4 mm) difference — 295/30R22 is shorter.

Will 295/30R22 cause speedometer error on a car fitted with 295/35R21?

Swapping 295/35R21 for 295/30R22 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?

295/35R21 turns 692 revs per mile. 295/30R22 turns 696 revs per mile. Taller tyres turn fewer times per mile, which lowers effective final-drive ratio.

What's the sidewall height difference?

295/35R21 has a sidewall of 103 mm (4.06 in). 295/30R22 sidewall is 89 mm (3.48 in). Lower-profile sidewalls give sharper steering response but less bump compliance.

Is 295/30R22 a safe plus-size upgrade from 295/35R21?

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

295/35R21 vs 295/30R22

Overall diameter, sidewall, revs per mile, and speedometer error — 295/35R21 is the taller tire, with a 0.6% speedo delta when swapping.

295/35R21

29.13in

740 mm overall diameter

295/30R22

28.97in

736 mm overall diameter

Diameter Δ

0.16 in

Speedo error

0.6%

295/35R21 revs/mi

692

295/30R22 revs/mi

696

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	295/35R21	295/30R22
Section width	295 mm	295 mm
Aspect ratio	35	30
Wheel diameter	21″	22″
Sidewall height	103 mm	89 mm
Overall diameter	29.13 in (740 mm)	28.97 in (736 mm)
Circumference	91.51 in	91.01 in
Revolutions / mile	692	696

Other comparisons for these sizes

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FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the diameter difference between 295/35R21 and 295/30R22?: 295/35R21 has an overall diameter of 29.13 inches (740 mm). 295/30R22 is 28.97 inches (736 mm). That's a 0.16 inch (4 mm) difference — 295/30R22 is shorter.
Will 295/30R22 cause speedometer error on a car fitted with 295/35R21?: Swapping 295/35R21 for 295/30R22 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?: 295/35R21 turns 692 revs per mile. 295/30R22 turns 696 revs per mile. Taller tyres turn fewer times per mile, which lowers effective final-drive ratio.
What's the sidewall height difference?: 295/35R21 has a sidewall of 103 mm (4.06 in). 295/30R22 sidewall is 89 mm (3.48 in). Lower-profile sidewalls give sharper steering response but less bump compliance.
Is 295/30R22 a safe plus-size upgrade from 295/35R21?: 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.