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325/30R19 vs 275/40R19

275/40R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 325/30R19: the diameter differs by +3.69%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
325/30R19 26.68" · 275/40R19 27.66" · drawn to scale

Side by side

325/30R19275/40R19Difference
Overall diameter26.68"27.66"+0.98" (+3.69%)
Section width325 mm275 mm-50 mm
Sidewall3.84"4.33"+0.49"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference83.8"86.9"+3.1"
Revs per mile756729-27
Ride height——+0.49"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.2+2.2 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.2 mph

With 275/40R19 on a car calibrated for 325/30R19, the speedometer reads 57.9 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.7%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.1 mph
45 mph46.7 mph
60 mph62.2 mph
70 mph72.6 mph
80 mph83.0 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 325/30R19 with 275/40R19?

275/40R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 325/30R19: the diameter differs by +3.69%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 325/30R19 and 275/40R19?

275/40R19 is 0.98" taller and 50 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.49". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.2 mph.

Will 275/40R19 fit on 325/30R19 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.