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315/30R19 vs 275/40R19

275/40R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 315/30R19: the diameter differs by +4.62%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
315/30R19 26.44" · 275/40R19 27.66" · drawn to scale

Side by side

315/30R19275/40R19Difference
Overall diameter26.44"27.66"+1.22" (+4.62%)
Section width315 mm275 mm-40 mm
Sidewall3.72"4.33"+0.61"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference83.1"86.9"+3.8"
Revs per mile763729-34
Ride height——+0.61"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.8+2.8 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.8 mph

With 275/40R19 on a car calibrated for 315/30R19, the speedometer reads 57.4 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.6%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.4 mph
45 mph47.1 mph
60 mph62.8 mph
70 mph73.2 mph
80 mph83.7 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 315/30R19 with 275/40R19?

275/40R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 315/30R19: the diameter differs by +4.62%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 315/30R19 and 275/40R19?

275/40R19 is 1.22" taller and 40 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.61". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.8 mph.

Will 275/40R19 fit on 315/30R19 wheels?

Both use a 19" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 275 mm tire and the fender clearance.