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345/30R19 vs 235/50R19

235/50R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 345/30R19: the diameter differs by +4.06%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
345/30R19 27.15" · 235/50R19 28.25" · drawn to scale

Side by side

345/30R19235/50R19Difference
Overall diameter27.15"28.25"+1.10" (+4.06%)
Section width345 mm235 mm-110 mm
Sidewall4.07"4.63"+0.55"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference85.3"88.8"+3.5"
Revs per mile743714-29
Ride height——+0.55"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.4+2.4 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.4 mph

With 235/50R19 on a car calibrated for 345/30R19, the speedometer reads 57.7 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.1%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.2 mph
45 mph46.8 mph
60 mph62.4 mph
70 mph72.8 mph
80 mph83.2 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 345/30R19 with 235/50R19?

235/50R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 345/30R19: the diameter differs by +4.06%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 345/30R19 and 235/50R19?

235/50R19 is 1.10" taller and 110 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.55". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.4 mph.

Will 235/50R19 fit on 345/30R19 wheels?

Both use a 19" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 235 mm tire and the fender clearance.