245/60R17 vs 295/40R19
295/40R19 is 0.28 in (7.2 mm) shorter than 245/60R17, a −0.99% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 245/60R17, an indicated 60 mph is 59.4 mph on 295/40R19.
Is this a safe swap?
Diameter difference −0.99%: under 1%
By overall diameter alone, 295/40R19 is a near match for 245/60R17; the speedometer changes by less than 1%. This check uses diameter only. It does not assess load index, speed rating, wheel width or clearance.
| Measurement | 245/60R17 | 295/40R19 | Difference | % diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 28.57 in (725.8 mm) | 28.29 in (718.6 mm) | −0.28 in (−7.2 mm) | −0.99% |
| Sidewall height | 5.79 in (147.0 mm) | 4.65 in (118.0 mm) | −1.14 in (−29.0 mm) | −19.73% |
| Section width | 9.65 in (245.0 mm) | 11.61 in (295.0 mm) | +1.97 in (+50.0 mm) | +20.41% |
| Circumference | 89.77 in (2,280.2 mm) | 88.88 in (2,257.5 mm) | −0.89 in (−22.6 mm) | −0.99% |
| Revolutions per mile | 706 | 713 | +7 | +1.00% |
| Indicated | Actual on 245/60R17 | Actual on 295/40R19 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 30.0 mph | 29.7 mph | −0.3 mph |
| 60 mph | 60.0 mph | 59.4 mph | −0.6 mph |
| 75 mph | 75.0 mph | 74.3 mph | −0.7 mph |
Ride-height change: 295/40R19 lowers the vehicle by 0.14 in (3.6 mm) at the axle (half the −7.2 mm diameter difference).
295/40R19 is 0.28 in shorter than 245/60R17 and 50 mm wider, a 0.99% difference in overall diameter.
With the speedometer calibrated for 245/60R17, an indicated 60 mph is actually 59.4 mph on 295/40R19, and revolutions per mile change from 706 to 713.
295/40R19 mounts on a 19-inch wheel, a plus-2 fitment from the 17-inch wheel of 245/60R17.
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Source: Calculated from standard tire geometry formulas. Verified . How these numbers are calculated.