315/30R19 vs 265/40R19
265/40R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 315/30R19: the diameter differs by +3.42%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
Speedometer and odometer
With 265/40R19 on a car calibrated for 315/30R19, the speedometer reads 58.0 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.4%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 31.0 mph |
| 45 mph | 46.5 mph |
| 60 mph | 62.1 mph |
| 70 mph | 72.4 mph |
| 80 mph | 82.7 mph |
Other sizes close to 315/30R19
- 315/30R19 vs 245/45R18+0.91%
- 315/30R19 vs 235/45R18-0.43%
- 315/30R19 vs 245/45R19+4.69%
- 315/30R19 vs 245/40R19+1.04%
- 315/30R19 vs 235/40R19-0.15%
- 315/30R19 vs 255/40R19+2.23%
- 315/30R19 vs 255/35R19-1.56%
- 315/30R19 vs 275/35R19+0.52%
- 315/30R19 vs 275/40R19+4.62%
- 315/30R19 vs 245/35R19-2.61%
- 315/30R19 vs 225/40R19-1.34%
- 315/30R19 vs 235/35R19-3.65%
Questions
Can I replace 315/30R19 with 265/40R19?
265/40R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 315/30R19: the diameter differs by +3.42%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
What's the difference between 315/30R19 and 265/40R19?
265/40R19 is 0.91" taller and 50 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.45". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.1 mph.
Will 265/40R19 fit on 315/30R19 wheels?
Both use a 19" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 265 mm tire and the fender clearance.