Tire Size Box

265/25R22 vs 265/35R22

265/35R22 compared with 265/25R22

+7.7% diameter, 0.0" width

265/35R22 is 29.30" tall vs 27.22". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

27.2"22" rim2.6"10.4" wide
265/25R22 (solid) compared with 265/35R22 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 265/35R22 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

64.6 mph

265/35R22 is +2.09 inches (+7.7%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

265/25R22265/35R22Difference%
Overall diameter27.22"29.30"+2.09"+7.7%
Section width10.43"10.43"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height2.61"3.65"+1.04"+40.0%
Circumference85.50"92.06"+6.56"+7.7%
Revolutions per mile741.0688.3−52.8−7.1%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 265/25R22 and you fit 265/35R22, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph21.5 mph+1.5 mph
30 mph32.3 mph+2.3 mph
40 mph43.1 mph+3.1 mph
50 mph53.8 mph+3.8 mph
60 mph64.6 mph+4.6 mph
65 mph70.0 mph+5.0 mph
70 mph75.4 mph+5.4 mph
75 mph80.8 mph+5.8 mph
80 mph86.1 mph+6.1 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 265/25R22 or 265/35R22?
265/35R22 is taller by 2.09 inches (29.30" vs 27.22"). 265/25R22 is the same width.
Can I replace 265/25R22 with 265/35R22?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +7.7%, more than the 3% most shops and makers allow. It will throw off the speedometer and may affect ABS, stability control and clearance.
How much will 265/35R22 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 265/35R22 fitted (calibrated for 265/25R22), your real speed is 64.6 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 7.7%.
Will 265/35R22 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +1.04 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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