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235/40R19 vs 325/30R19

325/30R19 is a safe swap for 235/40R19 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +1.04%.

19" rim
235/40R19 26.40" · 325/30R19 26.68" · drawn to scale

Side by side

235/40R19325/30R19Difference
Overall diameter26.40"26.68"+0.28" (+1.04%)
Section width235 mm325 mm+90 mm
Sidewall3.70"3.84"+0.14"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference82.9"83.8"+0.9"
Revs per mile764756-8
Ride height——+0.14"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.060.6+0.6 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 60.6 mph

With 325/30R19 on a car calibrated for 235/40R19, the speedometer reads 59.4 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 1.0%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph30.3 mph
45 mph45.5 mph
60 mph60.6 mph
70 mph70.7 mph
80 mph80.8 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 235/40R19 with 325/30R19?

325/30R19 is a safe swap for 235/40R19 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +1.04%.

What's the difference between 235/40R19 and 325/30R19?

325/30R19 is 0.28" taller and 90 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.14". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 60.6 mph.

Will 325/30R19 fit on 235/40R19 wheels?

Both use a 19" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 325 mm tire and the fender clearance.