225/45R20 vs 255/35R21 tire size
255/35R21 vs 225/45R20, diameter
+0.2% taller
- Speedometer
- 59.9 mph
- At a true 60 mph
- Diameter
- 28.03 in
- Was 27.97 in
- Revs per mile
- 720
- Was 721
- 3% guideline
- Within
Car built for 225/45R20, now on 255/35R21.
225/45R20 and 255/35R21
| Measure | 225/45R20 | 255/35R21 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width, mm | 225 | 255 | +30 |
| Sidewall, % of width | 45 | 35 | -10 |
| Rim, in | 20 | 21 | +1 |
| Section height, in | 3.99 | 3.51 | -0.47 |
| Diameter, in | 27.97 | 28.03 | +0.06 (+0.2%) |
| Circumference, in | 87.9 | 88.1 | +0.2 |
| Revs per mile | 721 | 720 | -1 (-0.2%) |
Fitting 255/35R21 instead of 225/45R20
Within the usual 3% diameter guideline.
- Needs 21 in wheels.
- 30 mm wider. Check rubbing at full lock.
Cars with 225/45R20
Cars with 255/35R21
What this cannot tell you
Diameter within 3% is a common shop guideline, not a maker spec.
Load index, offset and clearance are not in this data.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ