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225/40R19 vs 345/30R19

345/30R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 225/40R19: the diameter differs by +4.07%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
225/40R19 26.09" · 345/30R19 27.15" · drawn to scale

Side by side

225/40R19345/30R19Difference
Overall diameter26.09"27.15"+1.06" (+4.07%)
Section width225 mm345 mm+120 mm
Sidewall3.54"4.07"+0.53"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference82.0"85.3"+3.3"
Revs per mile773743-30
Ride height——+0.53"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.4+2.4 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.4 mph

With 345/30R19 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 4.1%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.2 mph
45 mph46.8 mph
60 mph62.4 mph
70 mph72.9 mph
80 mph83.3 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 225/40R19 with 345/30R19?

345/30R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 225/40R19: the diameter differs by +4.07%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 225/40R19 and 345/30R19?

345/30R19 is 1.06" taller and 120 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.53". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.4 mph.

Will 345/30R19 fit on 225/40R19 wheels?

Both use a 19" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 345 mm tire and the fender clearance.