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255/30R19 vs 295/30R19

295/30R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 255/30R19: the diameter differs by +3.78%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
255/30R19 25.02" · 295/30R19 25.97" · drawn to scale

Side by side

255/30R19295/30R19Difference
Overall diameter25.02"25.97"+0.94" (+3.78%)
Section width255 mm295 mm+40 mm
Sidewall3.01"3.48"+0.47"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference78.6"81.6"+3.0"
Revs per mile806777-29
Ride height——+0.47"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.3+2.3 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.3 mph

With 295/30R19 on a car calibrated for 255/30R19, the speedometer reads 57.8 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.8%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.1 mph
45 mph46.7 mph
60 mph62.3 mph
70 mph72.6 mph
80 mph83.0 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 255/30R19 with 295/30R19?

295/30R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 255/30R19: the diameter differs by +3.78%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 255/30R19 and 295/30R19?

295/30R19 is 0.94" taller and 40 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.47". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.3 mph.

Will 295/30R19 fit on 255/30R19 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.