295/30R20 vs 305/30R20Tire Size Comparison

Safe

The 0.9% diameter difference is within the accepted 3% tolerance.

295/30R20685mm dia305/30R20691mm dia+3.0mm

Comparison Details

Overall Diameter685.0 vs 691.0 mm (+6.0 mm)
Diameter Difference+0.88%
Section Width295 vs 305 mm (+10 mm)
Sidewall Height88.5 vs 91.5 mm (+3.0 mm)
Circumference2152.0 vs 2170.8 mm
Clearance Change+3.0 mm
Speedometer Error+0.88%
Revs/Mile748 vs 741

Speedometer Correction

When switching from 295/30R20 to 305/30R20, your speedometer will differ from actual speed.

SpeedometerActual SpeedDifference
30 km/h30.3 km/h+0.3 km/h
40 km/h40.4 km/h+0.4 km/h
50 km/h50.4 km/h+0.4 km/h
60 km/h60.5 km/h+0.5 km/h
70 km/h70.6 km/h+0.6 km/h
80 km/h80.7 km/h+0.7 km/h
90 km/h90.8 km/h+0.8 km/h
100 km/h100.9 km/h+0.9 km/h
110 km/h111.0 km/h+1.0 km/h
120 km/h121.1 km/h+1.1 km/h
130 km/h131.1 km/h+1.1 km/h

Vehicles Using These Sizes

Vehicles with 305/30R20

Individual Tire Size Details

Practical Guidance

Switching from 295/30R20 to 305/30R20 is within the industry-accepted 3% diameter tolerance. Your speedometer, ABS, and traction control should function normally. Both sizes fit the same 20-inch rim, so no wheel change is needed.

The 3% diameter tolerance is a widely accepted industry guideline referenced by the ETRTO and most vehicle manufacturers. When in doubt, consult your vehicle's owner's manual or a qualified tire professional. For U.S. tire safety standards and recalls, see the NHTSA Tire Safety page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Safe. The overall diameter differs by 0.88%, width changes by 10mm.

Speedometer error will be 0.88%. At an indicated 100 km/h, actual speed is about 100.9 km/h.

Ground clearance changes by +3.0mm per side.