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325/30R19 vs 255/40R19

255/40R19 is a safe swap for 325/30R19 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +1.33%.

19" rim
325/30R19 26.68" · 255/40R19 27.03" · drawn to scale

Side by side

325/30R19255/40R19Difference
Overall diameter26.68"27.03"+0.35" (+1.33%)
Section width325 mm255 mm-70 mm
Sidewall3.84"4.02"+0.18"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference83.8"84.9"+1.1"
Revs per mile756746-10
Ride height——+0.18"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.060.8+0.8 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 60.8 mph

With 255/40R19 on a car calibrated for 325/30R19, the speedometer reads 59.2 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 1.3%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph30.4 mph
45 mph45.6 mph
60 mph60.8 mph
70 mph70.9 mph
80 mph81.1 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 325/30R19 with 255/40R19?

255/40R19 is a safe swap for 325/30R19 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +1.33%.

What's the difference between 325/30R19 and 255/40R19?

255/40R19 is 0.35" taller and 70 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.18". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 60.8 mph.

Will 255/40R19 fit on 325/30R19 wheels?

Both use a 19" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 255 mm tire and the fender clearance.