Tire Size Box

265/30R22 vs 265/35R22

265/35R22 compared with 265/30R22

+3.7% diameter, 0.0" width

265/35R22 is 29.30" tall vs 28.26". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

28.3"22" rim3.1"10.4" wide
265/30R22 (solid) compared with 265/35R22 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

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

62.2 mph

265/35R22 is +1.04 inches (+3.7%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

265/30R22265/35R22Difference%
Overall diameter28.26"29.30"+1.04"+3.7%
Section width10.43"10.43"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height3.13"3.65"+0.52"+16.7%
Circumference88.78"92.06"+3.28"+3.7%
Revolutions per mile713.7688.3−25.4−3.6%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 265/30R22 and you fit 265/35R22, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph20.7 mph+0.7 mph
30 mph31.1 mph+1.1 mph
40 mph41.5 mph+1.5 mph
50 mph51.8 mph+1.8 mph
60 mph62.2 mph+2.2 mph
65 mph67.4 mph+2.4 mph
70 mph72.6 mph+2.6 mph
75 mph77.8 mph+2.8 mph
80 mph83.0 mph+3.0 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 265/30R22 or 265/35R22?
265/35R22 is taller by 1.04 inches (29.30" vs 28.26"). 265/30R22 is the same width.
Can I replace 265/30R22 with 265/35R22?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +3.7%, 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 265/30R22), your real speed is 62.2 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 3.7%.
Will 265/35R22 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.52 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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