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265/35R19 vs 295/35R19

295/35R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 265/35R19: the diameter differs by +3.14%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
265/35R19 26.30" · 295/35R19 27.13" · drawn to scale

Side by side

265/35R19295/35R19Difference
Overall diameter26.30"27.13"+0.83" (+3.14%)
Section width265 mm295 mm+30 mm
Sidewall3.65"4.06"+0.41"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference82.6"85.2"+2.6"
Revs per mile767743-23
Ride height——+0.41"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.061.9+1.9 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 61.9 mph

With 295/35R19 on a car calibrated for 265/35R19, the speedometer reads 58.2 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.1%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph30.9 mph
45 mph46.4 mph
60 mph61.9 mph
70 mph72.2 mph
80 mph82.5 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 265/35R19 with 295/35R19?

295/35R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 265/35R19: the diameter differs by +3.14%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 265/35R19 and 295/35R19?

295/35R19 is 0.83" taller and 30 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.41". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 61.9 mph.

Will 295/35R19 fit on 265/35R19 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.