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275/30R19 vs 265/35R19

265/35R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 275/30R19: the diameter differs by +3.17%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
275/30R19 25.50" · 265/35R19 26.30" · drawn to scale

Side by side

275/30R19265/35R19Difference
Overall diameter25.50"26.30"+0.81" (+3.17%)
Section width275 mm265 mm-10 mm
Sidewall3.25"3.65"+0.40"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference80.1"82.6"+2.5"
Revs per mile791767-24
Ride height——+0.40"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.061.9+1.9 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 61.9 mph

With 265/35R19 on a car calibrated for 275/30R19, the speedometer reads 58.2 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.2%.

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 275/30R19 with 265/35R19?

265/35R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 275/30R19: the diameter differs by +3.17%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 275/30R19 and 265/35R19?

265/35R19 is 0.81" taller and 10 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.40". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 61.9 mph.

Will 265/35R19 fit on 275/30R19 wheels?

Both use a 19" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 265 mm tire and the fender clearance.