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245/35R19 vs 275/35R19

275/35R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 245/35R19: the diameter differs by +3.21%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
245/35R19 25.75" · 275/35R19 26.58" · drawn to scale

Side by side

245/35R19275/35R19Difference
Overall diameter25.75"26.58"+0.83" (+3.21%)
Section width245 mm275 mm+30 mm
Sidewall3.38"3.79"+0.41"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference80.9"83.5"+2.6"
Revs per mile783759-24
Ride height——+0.41"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.061.9+1.9 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 61.9 mph

With 275/35R19 on a car calibrated for 245/35R19, the speedometer reads 58.1 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.2%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.0 mph
45 mph46.4 mph
60 mph61.9 mph
70 mph72.2 mph
80 mph82.6 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 245/35R19 with 275/35R19?

275/35R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 245/35R19: the diameter differs by +3.21%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 245/35R19 and 275/35R19?

275/35R19 is 0.83" taller and 30 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.41". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 61.9 mph.

Will 275/35R19 fit on 245/35R19 wheels?

Both use a 19" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 275 mm tire and the fender clearance.