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285/35R21 vs 235/70R16

235/70R16 is 0.3% taller (+0.10 in) and 1.97 in narrower than 285/35R21.

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235/70R16 is 0.3% taller than 285/35R21. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

285/35R21235/70R16Change
Diameter28.85″28.95″+0.10″+0.3%
Width11.22″9.25″−1.97″−17.5%
Sidewall3.93″6.48″+2.55″+64.9%
Circumference90.6″91.0″+0.3″+0.3%
Wheel21″16″−5″
Revs per mile699697−2
SideTread
285/35R21235/70R16
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.2mph

Real speed on 235/70R16.

Ground clearance+0.05in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−0.98in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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285/35R21 or 235/70R16?

Can I use 235/70R16 instead of 285/35R21?

235/70R16 is 0.3% taller than 285/35R21. 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 235/70R16 you are really doing 60.2 mph if the speedometer was set up for 285/35R21. Going the other way, 285/35R21 would make it read 59.8 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.05 in (+1 mm) under the axle.

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