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295/30R19 vs 235/45R19

235/45R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 295/30R19: the diameter differs by +5.23%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
295/30R19 25.97" · 235/45R19 27.33" · drawn to scale

Side by side

295/30R19235/45R19Difference
Overall diameter25.97"27.33"+1.36" (+5.23%)
Section width295 mm235 mm-60 mm
Sidewall3.48"4.16"+0.68"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference81.6"85.8"+4.3"
Revs per mile777738-39
Ride height——+0.68"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.063.1+3.1 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 63.1 mph

With 235/45R19 on a car calibrated for 295/30R19, the speedometer reads 57.0 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 5.2%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.6 mph
45 mph47.4 mph
60 mph63.1 mph
70 mph73.7 mph
80 mph84.2 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 295/30R19 with 235/45R19?

235/45R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 295/30R19: the diameter differs by +5.23%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 295/30R19 and 235/45R19?

235/45R19 is 1.36" taller and 60 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.68". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 63.1 mph.

Will 235/45R19 fit on 295/30R19 wheels?

Both use a 19" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 235 mm tire and the fender clearance.