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225/35R19 vs 225/40R19

225/40R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 225/35R19: the diameter differs by +3.52%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
225/35R19 25.20" · 225/40R19 26.09" · drawn to scale

Side by side

225/35R19225/40R19Difference
Overall diameter25.20"26.09"+0.89" (+3.52%)
Section width225 mm225 mm0 mm
Sidewall3.10"3.54"+0.44"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference79.2"82.0"+2.8"
Revs per mile800773-27
Ride height——+0.44"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.1+2.1 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.1 mph

With 225/40R19 on a car calibrated for 225/35R19, the speedometer reads 58.0 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.5%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.1 mph
45 mph46.6 mph
60 mph62.1 mph
70 mph72.5 mph
80 mph82.8 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 225/35R19 with 225/40R19?

225/40R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 225/35R19: the diameter differs by +3.52%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 225/35R19 and 225/40R19?

225/40R19 is 0.89" taller and 0 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.44". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.1 mph.

Will 225/40R19 fit on 225/35R19 wheels?

Both use a 19" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 225 mm tire and the fender clearance.