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235/45R19 vs 295/40R19

295/40R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 235/45R19: the diameter differs by +3.53%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
235/45R19 27.33" · 295/40R19 28.29" · drawn to scale

Side by side

235/45R19295/40R19Difference
Overall diameter27.33"28.29"+0.96" (+3.53%)
Section width235 mm295 mm+60 mm
Sidewall4.16"4.65"+0.48"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference85.8"88.9"+3.0"
Revs per mile738713-25
Ride height——+0.48"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.1+2.1 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.1 mph

With 295/40R19 on a car calibrated for 235/45R19, 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 235/45R19 with 295/40R19?

295/40R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 235/45R19: the diameter differs by +3.53%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 235/45R19 and 295/40R19?

295/40R19 is 0.96" taller and 60 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.48". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.1 mph.

Will 295/40R19 fit on 235/45R19 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.