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305/30R19 vs 295/35R19

295/35R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 305/30R19: the diameter differs by +3.53%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
305/30R19 26.20" · 295/35R19 27.13" · drawn to scale

Side by side

305/30R19295/35R19Difference
Overall diameter26.20"27.13"+0.93" (+3.53%)
Section width305 mm295 mm-10 mm
Sidewall3.60"4.06"+0.46"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference82.3"85.2"+2.9"
Revs per mile770743-26
Ride height——+0.46"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.1+2.1 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.1 mph

With 295/35R19 on a car calibrated for 305/30R19, the speedometer reads 58.0 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.5%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.1 mph
45 mph46.6 mph
60 mph62.1 mph
70 mph72.5 mph
80 mph82.8 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 305/30R19 with 295/35R19?

295/35R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 305/30R19: the diameter differs by +3.53%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 305/30R19 and 295/35R19?

295/35R19 is 0.93" taller and 10 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.46". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.1 mph.

Will 295/35R19 fit on 305/30R19 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.