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225/40R19 vs 295/35R19

295/35R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 225/40R19: the diameter differs by +4.00%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
225/40R19 26.09" · 295/35R19 27.13" · drawn to scale

Side by side

225/40R19295/35R19Difference
Overall diameter26.09"27.13"+1.04" (+4.00%)
Section width225 mm295 mm+70 mm
Sidewall3.54"4.06"+0.52"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference82.0"85.2"+3.3"
Revs per mile773743-30
Ride height——+0.52"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.4+2.4 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.4 mph

With 295/35R19 on a car calibrated for 225/40R19, the speedometer reads 57.7 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.0%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.2 mph
45 mph46.8 mph
60 mph62.4 mph
70 mph72.8 mph
80 mph83.2 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 225/40R19 with 295/35R19?

295/35R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 225/40R19: the diameter differs by +4.00%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 225/40R19 and 295/35R19?

295/35R19 is 1.04" taller and 70 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.52". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.4 mph.

Will 295/35R19 fit on 225/40R19 wheels?

Both use a 19" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 295 mm tire and the fender clearance.