Confirm it against the tyre placard (door shut or fuel flap), your owner’s handbook, or the vehicle’s Certificate of Conformity. Match all three parts of the size - 295 width, 35 profile, and 22-inch rim - and keep the same size on both tyres of an axle unless the manufacturer specifies a staggered setup.
Choose the exact load index and speed rating shown on your vehicle placard or handbook, and never fit a lower rating. This size is often used on heavier, higher-powered SUVs, so the correct rating affects stability, braking and insurance compliance, especially if you carry passengers, luggage, or tow.
If your vehicle specifies XL, reinforced, or extra load, you should stick to it because it increases the tyre’s approved carrying capacity at the correct pressures. On large SUVs, that can also improve support through corners, although it may feel slightly firmer than a standard construction.
Yes, some manufacturers offer run-flat versions in 295/35 R22, usually marked with the brand’s run-flat code on the sidewall. Only choose run-flats if your vehicle is designed for them (typically with TPMS and suspension tuned for run-flats), and replace like-for-like on the same axle for consistent handling.
It often is, with a narrower front size paired to it on certain performance SUV trims. Stick to the manufacturer’s recommended front and rear sizes to keep rolling circumference within limits, which is important for AWD systems, traction control calibration and tyre wear.
