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305/30R19 vs 235/45R19

235/45R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 305/30R19: the diameter differs by +4.28%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
305/30R19 26.20" · 235/45R19 27.33" · drawn to scale

Side by side

305/30R19235/45R19Difference
Overall diameter26.20"27.33"+1.12" (+4.28%)
Section width305 mm235 mm-70 mm
Sidewall3.60"4.16"+0.56"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference82.3"85.8"+3.5"
Revs per mile770738-32
Ride height——+0.56"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.6+2.6 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.6 mph

With 235/45R19 on a car calibrated for 305/30R19, 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 305/30R19 with 235/45R19?

235/45R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 305/30R19: 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 305/30R19 and 235/45R19?

235/45R19 is 1.12" taller and 70 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.56". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.6 mph.

Will 235/45R19 fit on 305/30R19 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.