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295/35R19 vs 295/40R19

295/40R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 295/35R19: the diameter differs by +4.28%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
295/35R19 27.13" · 295/40R19 28.29" · drawn to scale

Side by side

295/35R19295/40R19Difference
Overall diameter27.13"28.29"+1.16" (+4.28%)
Section width295 mm295 mm0 mm
Sidewall4.06"4.65"+0.58"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference85.2"88.9"+3.6"
Revs per mile743713-31
Ride height——+0.58"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.6+2.6 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.6 mph

With 295/40R19 on a car calibrated for 295/35R19, the speedometer reads 57.5 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.3%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.3 mph
45 mph46.9 mph
60 mph62.6 mph
70 mph73.0 mph
80 mph83.4 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 295/35R19 with 295/40R19?

295/40R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 295/35R19: the diameter differs by +4.28%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 295/35R19 and 295/40R19?

295/40R19 is 1.16" taller and 0 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.58". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.6 mph.

Will 295/40R19 fit on 295/35R19 wheels?

Both use a 19" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 295 mm tire and the fender clearance.