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325/30R19 vs 245/45R19

245/45R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 325/30R19: the diameter differs by +3.76%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
325/30R19 26.68" · 245/45R19 27.68" · drawn to scale

Side by side

325/30R19245/45R19Difference
Overall diameter26.68"27.68"+1.00" (+3.76%)
Section width325 mm245 mm-80 mm
Sidewall3.84"4.34"+0.50"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference83.8"87.0"+3.2"
Revs per mile756729-27
Ride height——+0.50"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.3+2.3 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.3 mph

With 245/45R19 on a car calibrated for 325/30R19, the speedometer reads 57.8 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.8%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.1 mph
45 mph46.7 mph
60 mph62.3 mph
70 mph72.6 mph
80 mph83.0 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 325/30R19 with 245/45R19?

245/45R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 325/30R19: the diameter differs by +3.76%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 325/30R19 and 245/45R19?

245/45R19 is 1.00" taller and 80 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.50". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.3 mph.

Will 245/45R19 fit on 325/30R19 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.