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285/30R19 vs 285/35R19

285/35R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 285/30R19: the diameter differs by +4.36%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
285/30R19 25.73" · 285/35R19 26.85" · drawn to scale

Side by side

285/30R19285/35R19Difference
Overall diameter25.73"26.85"+1.12" (+4.36%)
Section width285 mm285 mm0 mm
Sidewall3.37"3.93"+0.56"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference80.8"84.4"+3.5"
Revs per mile784751-33
Ride height——+0.56"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.6+2.6 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.6 mph

With 285/35R19 on a car calibrated for 285/30R19, the speedometer reads 57.5 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.4%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.3 mph
45 mph47.0 mph
60 mph62.6 mph
70 mph73.1 mph
80 mph83.5 mph

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Questions

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

285/35R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 285/30R19: the diameter differs by +4.36%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

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

285/35R19 is 1.12" taller and 0 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.56". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.6 mph.

Will 285/35R19 fit on 285/30R19 wheels?

Both use a 19" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 285 mm tire and the fender clearance.