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265/30R19 vs 255/35R19

255/35R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 265/30R19: the diameter differs by +3.04%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
265/30R19 25.26" · 255/35R19 26.03" · drawn to scale

Side by side

265/30R19255/35R19Difference
Overall diameter25.26"26.03"+0.77" (+3.04%)
Section width265 mm255 mm-10 mm
Sidewall3.13"3.51"+0.38"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference79.4"81.8"+2.4"
Revs per mile798775-24
Ride height——+0.38"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.061.8+1.8 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 61.8 mph

With 255/35R19 on a car calibrated for 265/30R19, the speedometer reads 58.2 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.0%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph30.9 mph
45 mph46.4 mph
60 mph61.8 mph
70 mph72.1 mph
80 mph82.4 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 265/30R19 with 255/35R19?

255/35R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 265/30R19: the diameter differs by +3.04%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 265/30R19 and 255/35R19?

255/35R19 is 0.77" taller and 10 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.38". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 61.8 mph.

Will 255/35R19 fit on 265/30R19 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.