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285/35R22 vs 305/40R22

305/40R22 is 5.9% taller (+1.75 in) and 0.79 in wider than 285/35R22.

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305/40R22 is 5.9% taller than 285/35R22. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears.

285/35R22305/40R22Change
Diameter29.85″31.61″+1.75″+5.9%
Width11.22″12.01″+0.79″+7.0%
Sidewall3.93″4.80″+0.88″+22.3%
Circumference93.8″99.3″+5.5″+5.9%
Wheel22″22″Same
Revs per mile676638−37
SideTread
285/35R22305/40R22
Speedometer shows 60 mph63.5mph

Real speed on 305/40R22.

Ground clearance+0.88in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.39in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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285/35R22 or 305/40R22?

Can I use 305/40R22 instead of 285/35R22?

305/40R22 is 5.9% taller than 285/35R22. Beyond 5% you usually need a lift or leveling kit, a speedometer recalibration and sometimes new gears. 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 305/40R22 you are really doing 63.5 mph if the speedometer was set up for 285/35R22. Going the other way, 285/35R22 would make it read 56.7 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.88 in (+22 mm) under the axle.

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