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245/50R20 vs 285/35R22

285/35R22 is 0.7% taller (+0.21 in) and 1.57 in wider than 245/50R20.

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285/35R22 is 0.7% taller than 245/50R20. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

245/50R20285/35R22Change
Diameter29.65″29.85″+0.21″+0.7%
Width9.65″11.22″+1.57″+16.3%
Sidewall4.82″3.93″−0.90″−18.6%
Circumference93.1″93.8″+0.7″+0.7%
Wheel20″22″+2″
Revs per mile680676−5
SideTread
245/50R20285/35R22
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.4mph

Real speed on 285/35R22.

Ground clearance+0.10in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.79in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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245/50R20 or 285/35R22?

Can I use 285/35R22 instead of 245/50R20?

285/35R22 is 0.7% taller than 245/50R20. 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 285/35R22 you are really doing 60.4 mph if the speedometer was set up for 245/50R20. Going the other way, 245/50R20 would make it read 59.6 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.10 in (+3 mm) under the axle.

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