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255/40R21 vs 255/35R22 tire size

255/35R22 vs 255/40R21, diameter

Same diameter

Speedometer
60.0 mph
At a true 60 mph
Diameter
29.03 in
Was 29.03 in
Revs per mile
695
Was 695
3% guideline
Within

Car built for 255/40R21, now on 255/35R22.

255/40R21 and 255/35R22

255/40R21 vs 255/35R22 tire size
Measure255/40R21255/35R22Difference
Width, mm2552550
Sidewall, % of width4035-5
Rim, in2122+1
Section height, in4.023.51-0.50
Diameter, in29.0329.030 (-0.0%)
Circumference, in91.291.2-0.0
Revs per mile695695+0 (+0.0%)

Fitting 255/35R22 instead of 255/40R21

Within the usual 3% diameter guideline.

  • Needs 22 in wheels.
  • Shorter sidewall: 0.5 in less.

Cars with 255/40R21

Cars with 255/35R22

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.

How values are checked