315/30R20 vs 335/30R20
335/30R20 compared with 315/30R20
+1.7% diameter, +0.8" width
335/30R20 is 27.91" tall vs 27.44". Within the 3% rule, so usually interchangeable.
Speedometer difference
If your vehicle came with 315/30R20 and you fit 335/30R20, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:
| Speedometer shows | Actual speed | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 20 mph | 20.3 mph | +0.3 mph |
| 30 mph | 30.5 mph | +0.5 mph |
| 40 mph | 40.7 mph | +0.7 mph |
| 50 mph | 50.9 mph | +0.9 mph |
| 60 mph | 61.0 mph | +1.0 mph |
| 65 mph | 66.1 mph | +1.1 mph |
| 70 mph | 71.2 mph | +1.2 mph |
| 75 mph | 76.3 mph | +1.3 mph |
| 80 mph | 81.4 mph | +1.4 mph |
Each size on its own
Questions
- Which is bigger, 315/30R20 or 335/30R20?
- 335/30R20 is taller by 0.47 inches (27.91" vs 27.44"). 335/30R20 is wider by 0.79 inches.
- Can I replace 315/30R20 with 335/30R20?
- Usually, yes. The diameter difference is +1.7%, inside the 3% rule of thumb most tire shops use. Check that the wider or taller tire clears your suspension and fenders, and that its load index meets your placard.
- How much will 335/30R20 change my speedometer?
- When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 335/30R20 fitted (calibrated for 315/30R20), your real speed is 61.0 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 1.7%.
- Will 335/30R20 lift my vehicle?
- Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.24 inches of ground clearance at the axle.