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295/30R19 vs 225/45R19

225/45R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 295/30R19: the diameter differs by +3.87%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
295/30R19 25.97" · 225/45R19 26.97" · drawn to scale

Side by side

295/30R19225/45R19Difference
Overall diameter25.97"26.97"+1.00" (+3.87%)
Section width295 mm225 mm-70 mm
Sidewall3.48"3.99"+0.50"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference81.6"84.7"+3.2"
Revs per mile777748-29
Ride height——+0.50"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.3+2.3 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.3 mph

With 225/45R19 on a car calibrated for 295/30R19, the speedometer reads 57.8 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.9%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.2 mph
45 mph46.7 mph
60 mph62.3 mph
70 mph72.7 mph
80 mph83.1 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 295/30R19 with 225/45R19?

225/45R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 295/30R19: the diameter differs by +3.87%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 295/30R19 and 225/45R19?

225/45R19 is 1.00" taller and 70 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.50". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.3 mph.

Will 225/45R19 fit on 295/30R19 wheels?

Both use a 19" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 225 mm tire and the fender clearance.