295/35R18 vs 295/30R19

295/30R19 is 0.16 in (4.1 mm) shorter than 295/35R18, a −0.62% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 295/35R18, an indicated 60 mph is 59.6 mph on 295/30R19.

Is this a safe swap?

Diameter difference −0.62%: under 1%

By overall diameter alone, 295/30R19 is a near match for 295/35R18; 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: 295/35R18 (26.13 in) vs 295/30R19 (25.97 in)295/35R1826.13 in × 11.61 in295/30R1925.97 in × 11.61 in
Side profile and tread width, drawn to the same scale.
295/35R18 vs 295/30R19 differences
Measurement295/35R18295/30R19Difference% diff
Overall diameter26.13 in (663.7 mm)25.97 in (659.6 mm)−0.16 in (−4.1 mm)−0.62%
Sidewall height4.06 in (103.3 mm)3.48 in (88.5 mm)−0.58 in (−14.7 mm)−14.29%
Section width11.61 in (295.0 mm)11.61 in (295.0 mm)0.00 in (0.0 mm)0.00%
Circumference82.09 in (2,085.1 mm)81.58 in (2,072.2 mm)−0.51 in (−12.9 mm)−0.62%
Revolutions per mile772777+5+0.62%
True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 295/35R18
IndicatedActual on 295/35R18Actual on 295/30R19Difference
30 mph30.0 mph29.8 mph−0.2 mph
60 mph60.0 mph59.6 mph−0.4 mph
75 mph75.0 mph74.5 mph−0.5 mph

Ride-height change: 295/30R19 lowers the vehicle by 0.08 in (2.1 mm) at the axle (half the −4.1 mm diameter difference).

295/30R19 is 0.16 in shorter than 295/35R18 and the same width, a 0.62% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 295/35R18, an indicated 60 mph is actually 59.6 mph on 295/30R19, and revolutions per mile change from 772 to 777.

295/30R19 mounts on a 19-inch wheel, a plus-1 fitment from the 18-inch wheel of 295/35R18.

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