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305/40R22 vs 285/45R22

285/45R22 is 1.6% taller (+0.49 in) and 0.79 in narrower than 305/40R22.

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285/45R22 is 1.6% taller than 305/40R22. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

305/40R22285/45R22Change
Diameter31.61″32.10″+0.49″+1.6%
Width12.01″11.22″−0.79″−6.6%
Sidewall4.80″5.05″+0.25″+5.1%
Circumference99.3″100.8″+1.5″+1.6%
Wheel22″22″Same
Revs per mile638628−10
SideTread
305/40R22285/45R22
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.9mph

Real speed on 285/45R22.

Ground clearance+0.25in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−0.39in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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305/40R22 or 285/45R22?

Can I use 285/45R22 instead of 305/40R22?

285/45R22 is 1.6% taller than 305/40R22. 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 285/45R22 you are really doing 60.9 mph if the speedometer was set up for 305/40R22. Going the other way, 305/40R22 would make it read 59.1 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.25 in (+6 mm) under the axle.

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