185/30R17 vs 185/35R17
Comparison of overall diameter, sidewall, speedometer error, and ride-height change between these two tire sizes.
185/30R17
- Section width
- 185 mm
- Aspect ratio
- 30%
- Rim
- 17"
- Sidewall
- 55.5 mm
- Overall diameter
- 542.8 mm
- Revs / mile
- 944
185/35R17
- Section width
- 185 mm
- Aspect ratio
- 35%
- Rim
- 17"
- Sidewall
- 64.8 mm
- Overall diameter
- 561.3 mm
- Revs / mile
- 913
Difference
- Overall diameter
- +18.5 mm (+3.41%)
- Sidewall
- +9.3 mm
- Tread width
- +0 mm
- Ride height (axle)
- +9.3 mm
- Speedometer error
- +3.41%
- At indicated 60 mph
- actual 62.04 mph
Will 185/35R17 fit instead of 185/30R17?
The overall diameter changes by 3.41%. Most manufacturers consider a swap acceptable when the difference stays under 3% — beyond that, you may see speedometer error, ABS/TPMS warnings, or wheel-well clearance problems. This page only covers the math; your vehicle's wheel arches, suspension geometry, and load rating still matter.
What the numbers mean
- Overall diameter is the outside-to-outside height of the tire. Affects ride height, gearing, and speedometer.
- Sidewall is the height of the rubber from rim to tread. Lower sidewall = sharper steering, harsher ride.
- Speedometer error is the percentage your indicated speed will be off after the swap (positive = speedo reads lower than actual).