Tire Size Box

295/30R22 vs 295/40R22

295/40R22 compared with 295/30R22

+8.0% diameter, 0.0" width

295/40R22 is 31.29" tall vs 28.97". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

29.0"22" rim3.5"11.6" wide
295/30R22 (solid) compared with 295/40R22 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 295/40R22 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

64.8 mph

295/40R22 is +2.32 inches (+8.0%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

295/30R22295/40R22Difference%
Overall diameter28.97"31.29"+2.32"+8.0%
Section width11.61"11.61"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height3.48"4.65"+1.16"+33.3%
Circumference91.01"98.30"+7.30"+8.0%
Revolutions per mile696.2644.5−51.7−7.4%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 295/30R22 and you fit 295/40R22, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph21.6 mph+1.6 mph
30 mph32.4 mph+2.4 mph
40 mph43.2 mph+3.2 mph
50 mph54.0 mph+4.0 mph
60 mph64.8 mph+4.8 mph
65 mph70.2 mph+5.2 mph
70 mph75.6 mph+5.6 mph
75 mph81.0 mph+6.0 mph
80 mph86.4 mph+6.4 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 295/30R22 or 295/40R22?
295/40R22 is taller by 2.32 inches (31.29" vs 28.97"). 295/30R22 is the same width.
Can I replace 295/30R22 with 295/40R22?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +8.0%, 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 295/40R22 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 295/40R22 fitted (calibrated for 295/30R22), your real speed is 64.8 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 8.0%.
Will 295/40R22 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +1.16 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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