Tire Size Box

295/30R21 vs 285/35R21

285/35R21 compared with 295/30R21

+3.2% diameter, −0.4" width

285/35R21 is 28.85" tall vs 27.97". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

28.0"21" rim3.5"11.6" wide
295/30R21 (solid) compared with 285/35R21 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 285/35R21 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

61.9 mph

285/35R21 is +0.89 inches (+3.2%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

295/30R21285/35R21Difference%
Overall diameter27.97"28.85"+0.89"+3.2%
Section width11.61"11.22"−0.39"−3.4%
Sidewall height3.48"3.93"+0.44"+12.7%
Circumference87.87"90.65"+2.78"+3.2%
Revolutions per mile721.1699.0−22.1−3.1%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 295/30R21 and you fit 285/35R21, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph20.6 mph+0.6 mph
30 mph31.0 mph+1.0 mph
40 mph41.3 mph+1.3 mph
50 mph51.6 mph+1.6 mph
60 mph61.9 mph+1.9 mph
65 mph67.1 mph+2.1 mph
70 mph72.2 mph+2.2 mph
75 mph77.4 mph+2.4 mph
80 mph82.5 mph+2.5 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 295/30R21 or 285/35R21?
285/35R21 is taller by 0.89 inches (28.85" vs 27.97"). 295/30R21 is wider by 0.39 inches.
Can I replace 295/30R21 with 285/35R21?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +3.2%, 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 285/35R21 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 285/35R21 fitted (calibrated for 295/30R21), your real speed is 61.9 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 3.2%.
Will 285/35R21 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.44 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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