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255/40R21 vs 295/35R21

295/35R21 is 0.3% taller (+0.10 in) and 1.57 in wider than 255/40R21.

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295/35R21 is 0.3% taller than 255/40R21. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

255/40R21295/35R21Change
Diameter29.03″29.13″+0.10″+0.3%
Width10.04″11.61″+1.57″+15.7%
Sidewall4.02″4.06″+0.05″+1.2%
Circumference91.2″91.5″+0.3″+0.3%
Wheel21″21″Same
Revs per mile695692−2
SideTread
255/40R21295/35R21
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.2mph

Real speed on 295/35R21.

Ground clearance+0.05in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.79in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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255/40R21 or 295/35R21?

Can I use 295/35R21 instead of 255/40R21?

295/35R21 is 0.3% taller than 255/40R21. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap. Also match or beat the original load index and speed rating, and check that the wheel width suits the new tire.

Will my speedometer be off?

At an indicated 60 mph on 295/35R21 you are really doing 60.2 mph if the speedometer was set up for 255/40R21. Going the other way, 255/40R21 would make it read 59.8 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.05 in (+1 mm) under the axle.

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