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315/30R19 vs 245/45R19

245/45R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 315/30R19: the diameter differs by +4.69%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
315/30R19 26.44" · 245/45R19 27.68" · drawn to scale

Side by side

315/30R19245/45R19Difference
Overall diameter26.44"27.68"+1.24" (+4.69%)
Section width315 mm245 mm-70 mm
Sidewall3.72"4.34"+0.62"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference83.1"87.0"+3.9"
Revs per mile763729-34
Ride height——+0.62"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.8+2.8 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.8 mph

With 245/45R19 on a car calibrated for 315/30R19, the speedometer reads 57.3 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.7%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.4 mph
45 mph47.1 mph
60 mph62.8 mph
70 mph73.3 mph
80 mph83.8 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 315/30R19 with 245/45R19?

245/45R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 315/30R19: the diameter differs by +4.69%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 315/30R19 and 245/45R19?

245/45R19 is 1.24" taller and 70 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.62". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.8 mph.

Will 245/45R19 fit on 315/30R19 wheels?

Both use a 19" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 245 mm tire and the fender clearance.