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285/30R19 vs 275/35R19

275/35R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 285/30R19: the diameter differs by +3.29%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
285/30R19 25.73" · 275/35R19 26.58" · drawn to scale

Side by side

285/30R19275/35R19Difference
Overall diameter25.73"26.58"+0.85" (+3.29%)
Section width285 mm275 mm-10 mm
Sidewall3.37"3.79"+0.42"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference80.8"83.5"+2.7"
Revs per mile784759-25
Ride height——+0.42"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.0+2.0 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.0 mph

With 275/35R19 on a car calibrated for 285/30R19, the speedometer reads 58.1 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.3%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.0 mph
45 mph46.5 mph
60 mph62.0 mph
70 mph72.3 mph
80 mph82.6 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 285/30R19 with 275/35R19?

275/35R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 285/30R19: the diameter differs by +3.29%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 285/30R19 and 275/35R19?

275/35R19 is 0.85" taller and 10 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.42". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.0 mph.

Will 275/35R19 fit on 285/30R19 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.