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255/30R19 vs 255/35R19

255/35R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 255/30R19: the diameter differs by +4.01%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
255/30R19 25.02" · 255/35R19 26.03" · drawn to scale

Side by side

255/30R19255/35R19Difference
Overall diameter25.02"26.03"+1.00" (+4.01%)
Section width255 mm255 mm0 mm
Sidewall3.01"3.51"+0.50"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference78.6"81.8"+3.2"
Revs per mile806775-31
Ride height——+0.50"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.4+2.4 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.4 mph

With 255/35R19 on a car calibrated for 255/30R19, the speedometer reads 57.7 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.0%.

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

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Questions

Can I replace 255/30R19 with 255/35R19?

255/35R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 255/30R19: the diameter differs by +4.01%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 255/30R19 and 255/35R19?

255/35R19 is 1.00" taller and 0 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.50". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.4 mph.

Will 255/35R19 fit on 255/30R19 wheels?

Both use a 19" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 255 mm tire and the fender clearance.