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305/30R19 vs 345/30R19

345/30R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 305/30R19: the diameter differs by +3.61%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
305/30R19 26.20" · 345/30R19 27.15" · drawn to scale

Side by side

305/30R19345/30R19Difference
Overall diameter26.20"27.15"+0.94" (+3.61%)
Section width305 mm345 mm+40 mm
Sidewall3.60"4.07"+0.47"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference82.3"85.3"+3.0"
Revs per mile770743-27
Ride height——+0.47"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.2+2.2 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.2 mph

With 345/30R19 on a car calibrated for 305/30R19, the speedometer reads 57.9 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.6%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.1 mph
45 mph46.6 mph
60 mph62.2 mph
70 mph72.5 mph
80 mph82.9 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 305/30R19 with 345/30R19?

345/30R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 305/30R19: the diameter differs by +3.61%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 305/30R19 and 345/30R19?

345/30R19 is 0.94" taller and 40 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.47". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.2 mph.

Will 345/30R19 fit on 305/30R19 wheels?

Both use a 19" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 345 mm tire and the fender clearance.