Tire Size Box

285/30R22 vs 285/40R22

285/40R22 compared with 285/30R22

+7.8% diameter, 0.0" width

285/40R22 is 30.98" tall vs 28.73". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

28.7"22" rim3.4"11.2" wide
285/30R22 (solid) compared with 285/40R22 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 285/40R22 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

64.7 mph

285/40R22 is +2.24 inches (+7.8%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

285/30R22285/40R22Difference%
Overall diameter28.73"30.98"+2.24"+7.8%
Section width11.22"11.22"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height3.37"4.49"+1.12"+33.3%
Circumference90.27"97.32"+7.05"+7.8%
Revolutions per mile701.9651.1−50.9−7.2%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 285/30R22 and you fit 285/40R22, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph21.6 mph+1.6 mph
30 mph32.3 mph+2.3 mph
40 mph43.1 mph+3.1 mph
50 mph53.9 mph+3.9 mph
60 mph64.7 mph+4.7 mph
65 mph70.1 mph+5.1 mph
70 mph75.5 mph+5.5 mph
75 mph80.9 mph+5.9 mph
80 mph86.2 mph+6.2 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 285/30R22 or 285/40R22?
285/40R22 is taller by 2.24 inches (30.98" vs 28.73"). 285/30R22 is the same width.
Can I replace 285/30R22 with 285/40R22?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +7.8%, 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 285/40R22 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 285/40R22 fitted (calibrated for 285/30R22), your real speed is 64.7 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 7.8%.
Will 285/40R22 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +1.12 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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