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225/45R19 vs 295/40R19

295/40R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 225/45R19: the diameter differs by +4.89%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
225/45R19 26.97" · 295/40R19 28.29" · drawn to scale

Side by side

225/45R19295/40R19Difference
Overall diameter26.97"28.29"+1.32" (+4.89%)
Section width225 mm295 mm+70 mm
Sidewall3.99"4.65"+0.66"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference84.7"88.9"+4.1"
Revs per mile748713-35
Ride height——+0.66"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.9+2.9 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.9 mph

With 295/40R19 on a car calibrated for 225/45R19, the speedometer reads 57.2 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.9%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.5 mph
45 mph47.2 mph
60 mph62.9 mph
70 mph73.4 mph
80 mph83.9 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 225/45R19 with 295/40R19?

295/40R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 225/45R19: the diameter differs by +4.89%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 225/45R19 and 295/40R19?

295/40R19 is 1.32" taller and 70 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.66". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.9 mph.

Will 295/40R19 fit on 225/45R19 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.