Tire Size Box

285/30R19 vs 275/35R19

275/35R19 compared with 285/30R19

+3.3% diameter, −0.4" width

275/35R19 is 26.58" tall vs 25.73". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

25.7"19" rim3.4"11.2" wide
285/30R19 (solid) compared with 275/35R19 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 275/35R19 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.0 mph

275/35R19 is +0.85 inches (+3.3%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

285/30R19275/35R19Difference%
Overall diameter25.73"26.58"+0.85"+3.3%
Section width11.22"10.83"−0.39"−3.5%
Sidewall height3.37"3.79"+0.42"+12.6%
Circumference80.84"83.50"+2.66"+3.3%
Revolutions per mile783.8758.8−25.0−3.2%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 285/30R19 and you fit 275/35R19, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph20.7 mph+0.7 mph
30 mph31.0 mph+1.0 mph
40 mph41.3 mph+1.3 mph
50 mph51.6 mph+1.6 mph
60 mph62.0 mph+2.0 mph
65 mph67.1 mph+2.1 mph
70 mph72.3 mph+2.3 mph
75 mph77.5 mph+2.5 mph
80 mph82.6 mph+2.6 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 285/30R19 or 275/35R19?
275/35R19 is taller by 0.85 inches (26.58" vs 25.73"). 285/30R19 is wider by 0.39 inches.
Can I replace 285/30R19 with 275/35R19?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +3.3%, 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 275/35R19 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 275/35R19 fitted (calibrated for 285/30R19), your real speed is 62.0 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 3.3%.
Will 275/35R19 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.42 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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