Question 1

Which tire is taller, 265/40 R21 or 275/40 R22?

Accepted Answer

275/40 R22 is taller by 33.4 mm (4.48%) compared with 265/40 R21.

Question 2

What is the diameter difference between 265/40 R21 and 275/40 R22?

Accepted Answer

265/40 R21 measures 745 mm overall diameter, 275/40 R22 measures 779 mm — a difference of 33.4 mm (4.48%).

Question 3

How much speedometer error does this change create?

Accepted Answer

Switching from 265/40 R21 to 275/40 R22 changes the speedometer reading by +4.48%. At an indicated 100 km/h, your true speed becomes about 104.5 km/h.

Question 4

Is 275/40 R22 a safe replacement for 265/40 R21?

Accepted Answer

Between 3% and 5% diameter difference — speedometer drift is noticeable. Consider recalibration and confirm clearance with your vehicle's manufacturer specification.

Question 5

What else should I check before changing tire size?

Accepted Answer

Beyond diameter and speedometer error, verify wheel offset (ET), rim width, hub bore, load index, brake and suspension clearance, and your vehicle's manufacturer specification. Local regulations may also limit how far you can deviate from OEM.

Metric	265/40 R21	275/40 R22	Difference
Overall diameter	745.4 mm	778.8 mm	+33.4 mm (+4.48%)
Sidewall height	106.0 mm	110.0 mm	+4.0 mm
Circumference	2.342 m	2.447 m	+104.9 mm
Revs / km	427.0	408.7	-18.3
Ground clearance	reference	+16.7 mm	+16.7 mm
Speedometer @ 100 km/h	100.0 km/h	104.5 km/h	+4.48 km/h

265/40 R21 vs 275/40 R22

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Verdict: warning

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