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345/30R19 vs 285/40R19

285/40R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 345/30R19: the diameter differs by +3.05%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
345/30R19 27.15" · 285/40R19 27.98" · drawn to scale

Side by side

345/30R19285/40R19Difference
Overall diameter27.15"27.98"+0.83" (+3.05%)
Section width345 mm285 mm-60 mm
Sidewall4.07"4.49"+0.41"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference85.3"87.9"+2.6"
Revs per mile743721-22
Ride height——+0.41"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.061.8+1.8 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 61.8 mph

With 285/40R19 on a car calibrated for 345/30R19, the speedometer reads 58.2 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.0%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph30.9 mph
45 mph46.4 mph
60 mph61.8 mph
70 mph72.1 mph
80 mph82.4 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 345/30R19 with 285/40R19?

285/40R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 345/30R19: the diameter differs by +3.05%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 345/30R19 and 285/40R19?

285/40R19 is 0.83" taller and 60 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.41". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 61.8 mph.

Will 285/40R19 fit on 345/30R19 wheels?

Both use a 19" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 285 mm tire and the fender clearance.