305/35R21 vs 295/35R21
Going from one to the other changes the overall height by -0.9 %. That is inside the 3% band, so it fits and the speedometer stays close.
Side by side
| Measure | 305/35R21 | 295/35R21 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 29.4" | 29.1" | -0.9 % |
| Sidewall | 4.20" | 4.06" | -3.3 % |
| Section width | 305 mm | 295 mm | -3.3 % |
| Circumference | 92.4" | 91.5" | -0.9 % |
| Revs per mile | 686 | 692 | +0.9 % |
| Axle height | 14.70" | 14.56" | -3.5 mm |
| Approved rim width | 8.5–11" | 8.5–11" | overlap 8.5–11" |
Both are approved on a rim 8.5" to 11" wide. If yours is in that band, this is a tire change and nothing else.
What the speedometer will say
Calibrated for 305/35R21. Fit 295/35R21 and the needle stops telling the truth.
| Needle says | You are doing | Out by |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 29.7 mph | -0.3 |
| 50 mph | 49.5 mph | -0.5 |
| 70 mph | 69.3 mph | -0.7 |
| 90 mph | 89.2 mph | -0.8 |
The odometer drifts with it. Ten thousand miles on the dial are really 9,906 on the road, so it over-counts by 94. At a true 70 mph the first turns 800 times a minute, the second 808.
What drivers reported
Nobody has filed a complaint naming 305/35R21. 295/35R21 carries 1.