325/30R24 vs 325/35R24

325/35R24 compared with 325/30R24

+4.0% diameter, 0.0" width

325/35R24 is 32.96" tall vs 31.68". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

31.7"24" rim3.8"12.8" wide
325/30R24 (solid) compared with 325/35R24 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 325/35R24 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.4 mph

325/35R24 is +1.28 inches (+4.0%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

325/30R24325/35R24Difference%
Overall diameter31.68"32.96"+1.28"+4.0%
Section width12.80"12.80"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height3.84"4.48"+0.64"+16.7%
Circumference99.52"103.54"+4.02"+4.0%
Revolutions per mile636.7612.0−24.7−3.9%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 325/30R24 and you fit 325/35R24, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph20.8 mph+0.8 mph
30 mph31.2 mph+1.2 mph
40 mph41.6 mph+1.6 mph
50 mph52.0 mph+2.0 mph
60 mph62.4 mph+2.4 mph
65 mph67.6 mph+2.6 mph
70 mph72.8 mph+2.8 mph
75 mph78.0 mph+3.0 mph
80 mph83.2 mph+3.2 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 325/30R24 or 325/35R24?
325/35R24 is taller by 1.28 inches (32.96" vs 31.68"). 325/30R24 is the same width.
Can I replace 325/30R24 with 325/35R24?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +4.0%, 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 325/35R24 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 325/35R24 fitted (calibrated for 325/30R24), your real speed is 62.4 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 4.0%.
Will 325/35R24 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.64 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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