285/30R19 vs 295/30R19

295/30R19 is 0.24 in (6.0 mm) taller than 285/30R19, a +0.92% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 285/30R19, an indicated 60 mph is 60.6 mph on 295/30R19.

Is this a safe swap?

Diameter difference +0.92%: under 1%

By overall diameter alone, 295/30R19 is a near match for 285/30R19; the speedometer changes by less than 1%. This check uses diameter only. It does not assess load index, speed rating, wheel width or clearance.

To-scale drawing: 285/30R19 (25.73 in) vs 295/30R19 (25.97 in)285/30R1925.73 in × 11.22 in295/30R1925.97 in × 11.61 in
Side profile and tread width, drawn to the same scale.
285/30R19 vs 295/30R19 differences
Measurement285/30R19295/30R19Difference% diff
Overall diameter25.73 in (653.6 mm)25.97 in (659.6 mm)+0.24 in (+6.0 mm)+0.92%
Sidewall height3.37 in (85.5 mm)3.48 in (88.5 mm)+0.12 in (+3.0 mm)+3.51%
Section width11.22 in (285.0 mm)11.61 in (295.0 mm)+0.39 in (+10.0 mm)+3.51%
Circumference80.84 in (2,053.3 mm)81.58 in (2,072.2 mm)+0.74 in (+18.8 mm)+0.92%
Revolutions per mile784777−7−0.91%
True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 285/30R19
IndicatedActual on 285/30R19Actual on 295/30R19Difference
30 mph30.0 mph30.3 mph+0.3 mph
60 mph60.0 mph60.6 mph+0.6 mph
75 mph75.0 mph75.7 mph+0.7 mph

Ride-height change: 295/30R19 raises the vehicle by 0.12 in (3.0 mm) at the axle (half the +6.0 mm diameter difference).

295/30R19 is 0.24 in taller than 285/30R19 and 10 mm wider, a 0.92% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 285/30R19, an indicated 60 mph is actually 60.6 mph on 295/30R19, and revolutions per mile change from 784 to 777.

Both sizes mount on 19-inch wheels.

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Source: Calculated from standard tire geometry formulas. Verified . How these numbers are calculated.