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275/30R19 vs 315/30R19

315/30R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 275/30R19: the diameter differs by +3.71%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
275/30R19 25.50" · 315/30R19 26.44" · drawn to scale

Side by side

275/30R19315/30R19Difference
Overall diameter25.50"26.44"+0.94" (+3.71%)
Section width275 mm315 mm+40 mm
Sidewall3.25"3.72"+0.47"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference80.1"83.1"+3.0"
Revs per mile791763-28
Ride height——+0.47"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.2+2.2 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.2 mph

With 315/30R19 on a car calibrated for 275/30R19, the speedometer reads 57.9 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.7%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.1 mph
45 mph46.7 mph
60 mph62.2 mph
70 mph72.6 mph
80 mph83.0 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 275/30R19 with 315/30R19?

315/30R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 275/30R19: the diameter differs by +3.71%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 275/30R19 and 315/30R19?

315/30R19 is 0.94" taller and 40 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.47". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.2 mph.

Will 315/30R19 fit on 275/30R19 wheels?

Both use a 19" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 315 mm tire and the fender clearance.