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265/30R19 vs 235/40R19

235/40R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 265/30R19: the diameter differs by +4.52%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
265/30R19 25.26" · 235/40R19 26.40" · drawn to scale

Side by side

265/30R19235/40R19Difference
Overall diameter25.26"26.40"+1.14" (+4.52%)
Section width265 mm235 mm-30 mm
Sidewall3.13"3.70"+0.57"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference79.4"82.9"+3.6"
Revs per mile798764-35
Ride height——+0.57"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.7+2.7 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.7 mph

With 235/40R19 on a car calibrated for 265/30R19, the speedometer reads 57.4 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.5%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.4 mph
45 mph47.0 mph
60 mph62.7 mph
70 mph73.2 mph
80 mph83.6 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 265/30R19 with 235/40R19?

235/40R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 265/30R19: the diameter differs by +4.52%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 265/30R19 and 235/40R19?

235/40R19 is 1.14" taller and 30 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.57". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.7 mph.

Will 235/40R19 fit on 265/30R19 wheels?

Both use a 19" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 235 mm tire and the fender clearance.