Comparison

275/40 R20 vs 315/30 R22

Plus-sizing from 275/40 R20 to 315/30 R22 keeps overall diameter close to factory while opening room for a larger 22-inch wheel. This alternative fitment trims or stretches rolling diameter by a small margin. Less sidewall flex usually translates to crisper turn-in and a slightly stiffer ride over rough pavement.

The speedometer offset is small but measurable; worth keeping in mind if you watch the dash closely. Overall the swap sits inside the safe ±3% diameter window, so ABS, traction control and gearing behave normally.

TakeCommon upgrade for sportier handling and a tighter wheel-gap look on the same vehicle.

Quick math: 315/30 R22 is 19.8 mm taller than 275/40 R20, shifting the speedometer by +2.72%.

Current Tire

275/40R20

New Tire

315/30R22
275/40 R20
315/30 R22

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Excellent Fit

Within ±3% — safe for daily driving

Diameter change

+19.8 mm

2.72%

Speedometer at 100

102.7 km/h

+2.72% error

Ground clearance

+9.9 mm

ride height delta

Sidewall change

-15.5 mm

revs/km: 425.7

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Detailed comparison

Metric275/40 R20315/30 R22Difference
Overall diameter728.0 mm747.8 mm+19.8 mm (+2.72%)
Sidewall height110.0 mm94.5 mm-15.5 mm
Circumference2.287 m2.349 m+62.2 mm
Revs / km437.2425.7-11.6
Ground clearancereference+9.9 mm+9.9 mm
Speedometer @ 100 km/h100.0 km/h102.7 km/h+2.72 km/h

Verdict: excellent

Within ±3% — speedometer, ABS and traction control should behave normally.

Speedometer impact

At a true 100 km/h, your dashboard will read 102.7 km/h after switching to 315/30 R22 — a +2.72% offset. Use the speedometer error calculator to recheck for other indicated speeds, and the speedometer error guide for the full background.

Ground clearance change

The new tire's half-diameter changes ride height by +9.9 mm. Small differences are absorbed by suspension travel, but anything beyond ±10 mm can affect headlight aim, fender clearance and bump-stop margin. See the plus-sizing guide before committing.

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