265/30R22 vs 255/30R22
Going from one to the other changes the overall height by -0.8 %. That is inside the 3% band, so it fits and the speedometer stays close.
Side by side
| Measure | 265/30R22 | 255/30R22 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 28.3" | 28.0" | -0.8 % |
| Sidewall | 3.13" | 3.01" | -3.8 % |
| Section width | 265 mm | 255 mm | -3.8 % |
| Circumference | 88.8" | 88.0" | -0.8 % |
| Revs per mile | 714 | 720 | +0.8 % |
| Axle height | 14.13" | 14.01" | -3.0 mm |
| Approved rim width | 7.5–9.5" | 7–9.5" | overlap 7.5–9.5" |
Both are approved on a rim 7.5" to 9.5" wide. If yours is in that band, this is a tire change and nothing else.
What the speedometer will say
Calibrated for 265/30R22. Fit 255/30R22 and the needle stops telling the truth.
| Needle says | You are doing | Out by |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 29.7 mph | -0.3 |
| 50 mph | 49.6 mph | -0.4 |
| 70 mph | 69.4 mph | -0.6 |
| 90 mph | 89.2 mph | -0.8 |
The odometer drifts with it. Ten thousand miles on the dial are really 9,916 on the road, so it over-counts by 84. At a true 70 mph the first turns 833 times a minute, the second 840.
What drivers reported
Nobody has filed a complaint naming 265/30R22. 255/30R22 carries 1.