315/45R22 vs 305/45R22Tire Size Comparison

Safe

The 1.1% diameter difference is within the accepted 3% tolerance.

315/45R22842mm dia305/45R22833mm dia-4.5mm

Comparison Details

Overall Diameter842.3 vs 833.3 mm (-9.0 mm)
Diameter Difference-1.07%
Section Width315 vs 305 mm (-10 mm)
Sidewall Height141.8 vs 137.3 mm (-4.5 mm)
Circumference2646.2 vs 2617.9 mm
Clearance Change-4.5 mm
Speedometer Error-1.07%
Revs/Mile608 vs 615

Speedometer Correction

When switching from 315/45R22 to 305/45R22, your speedometer will differ from actual speed.

SpeedometerActual SpeedDifference
30 km/h29.7 km/h-0.3 km/h
40 km/h39.6 km/h-0.4 km/h
50 km/h49.5 km/h-0.5 km/h
60 km/h59.4 km/h-0.6 km/h
70 km/h69.3 km/h-0.7 km/h
80 km/h79.1 km/h-0.9 km/h
90 km/h89.0 km/h-1.0 km/h
100 km/h98.9 km/h-1.1 km/h
110 km/h108.8 km/h-1.2 km/h
120 km/h118.7 km/h-1.3 km/h
130 km/h128.6 km/h-1.4 km/h

Individual Tire Size Details

Practical Guidance

Switching from 315/45R22 to 305/45R22 is within the industry-accepted 3% diameter tolerance. Your speedometer, ABS, and traction control should function normally. Both sizes fit the same 22-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 -1.07%, width changes by -10mm.

Speedometer error will be -1.07%. At an indicated 100 km/h, actual speed is about 98.9 km/h.

Ground clearance changes by -4.5mm per side.