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255/35R19 vs 345/30R19

345/30R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 255/35R19: the diameter differs by +4.31%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
255/35R19 26.03" · 345/30R19 27.15" · drawn to scale

Side by side

255/35R19345/30R19Difference
Overall diameter26.03"27.15"+1.12" (+4.31%)
Section width255 mm345 mm+90 mm
Sidewall3.51"4.07"+0.56"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference81.8"85.3"+3.5"
Revs per mile775743-32
Ride height——+0.56"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.6+2.6 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.6 mph

With 345/30R19 on a car calibrated for 255/35R19, the speedometer reads 57.5 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.3%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.3 mph
45 mph46.9 mph
60 mph62.6 mph
70 mph73.0 mph
80 mph83.4 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 255/35R19 with 345/30R19?

345/30R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 255/35R19: the diameter differs by +4.31%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 255/35R19 and 345/30R19?

345/30R19 is 1.12" taller and 90 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.56". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.6 mph.

Will 345/30R19 fit on 255/35R19 wheels?

Both use a 19" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 345 mm tire and the fender clearance.