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275/30R19 vs 275/35R19

275/35R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 275/30R19: the diameter differs by +4.25%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
275/30R19 25.50" · 275/35R19 26.58" · drawn to scale

Side by side

275/30R19275/35R19Difference
Overall diameter25.50"26.58"+1.08" (+4.25%)
Section width275 mm275 mm0 mm
Sidewall3.25"3.79"+0.54"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference80.1"83.5"+3.4"
Revs per mile791759-32
Ride height——+0.54"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.5+2.5 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.5 mph

With 275/35R19 on a car calibrated for 275/30R19, the speedometer reads 57.6 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.2%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.3 mph
45 mph46.9 mph
60 mph62.5 mph
70 mph73.0 mph
80 mph83.4 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 275/30R19 with 275/35R19?

275/35R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 275/30R19: the diameter differs by +4.25%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

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

275/35R19 is 1.08" taller and 0 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.54". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.5 mph.

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

Both use a 19" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 275 mm tire and the fender clearance.