Tire Size Box

265/25R19 vs 265/30R19

265/30R19 compared with 265/25R19

+4.3% diameter, 0.0" width

265/30R19 is 25.26" tall vs 24.22". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

24.2"19" rim2.6"10.4" wide
265/25R19 (solid) compared with 265/30R19 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 265/30R19 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.6 mph

265/30R19 is +1.04 inches (+4.3%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

265/25R19265/30R19Difference%
Overall diameter24.22"25.26"+1.04"+4.3%
Section width10.43"10.43"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height2.61"3.13"+0.52"+20.0%
Circumference76.08"79.36"+3.28"+4.3%
Revolutions per mile832.8798.4−34.4−4.1%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 265/25R19 and you fit 265/30R19, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph20.9 mph+0.9 mph
30 mph31.3 mph+1.3 mph
40 mph41.7 mph+1.7 mph
50 mph52.2 mph+2.2 mph
60 mph62.6 mph+2.6 mph
65 mph67.8 mph+2.8 mph
70 mph73.0 mph+3.0 mph
75 mph78.2 mph+3.2 mph
80 mph83.4 mph+3.4 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 265/25R19 or 265/30R19?
265/30R19 is taller by 1.04 inches (25.26" vs 24.22"). 265/25R19 is the same width.
Can I replace 265/25R19 with 265/30R19?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +4.3%, more than the 3% most shops and makers allow. It will throw off the speedometer and may affect ABS, stability control and clearance.
How much will 265/30R19 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 265/30R19 fitted (calibrated for 265/25R19), your real speed is 62.6 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 4.3%.
Will 265/30R19 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.52 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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