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255/30R22 vs 235/65R16

235/65R16 is 0.0% taller (+0.00 in) and 0.79 in narrower than 255/30R22.

OK
Same height

235/65R16 and 255/30R22 are the same overall diameter, so the speedometer stays accurate.

255/30R22235/65R16Change
Diameter28.02″28.03″+0.00″+0.0%
Width10.04″9.25″−0.79″−7.8%
Sidewall3.01″6.01″+3.00″+99.7%
Circumference88.0″88.1″+0.0″+0.0%
Wheel22″16″−6″
Revs per mile720720−0
SideTread
255/30R22235/65R16
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.0mph

Real speed on 235/65R16.

Ground clearance+0.00in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−0.39in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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255/30R22 or 235/65R16?

Can I use 235/65R16 instead of 255/30R22?

235/65R16 and 255/30R22 are the same overall diameter, so the speedometer stays accurate. 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 235/65R16 you are really doing 60.0 mph if the speedometer was set up for 255/30R22. Going the other way, 255/30R22 would make it read 60.0 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.00 in (+0 mm) under the axle.

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