295/25R19 vs 295/35R19

295/35R19 compared with 295/25R19

+9.4% diameter, 0.0" width

295/35R19 is 27.13" tall vs 24.81". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

24.8"19" rim2.9"11.6" wide
295/25R19 (solid) compared with 295/35R19 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 295/35R19 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

65.6 mph

295/35R19 is +2.32 inches (+9.4%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

295/25R19295/35R19Difference%
Overall diameter24.81"27.13"+2.32"+9.4%
Section width11.61"11.61"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height2.90"4.06"+1.16"+40.0%
Circumference77.93"85.23"+7.30"+9.4%
Revolutions per mile813.0743.4−69.6−8.6%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 295/25R19 and you fit 295/35R19, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph21.9 mph+1.9 mph
30 mph32.8 mph+2.8 mph
40 mph43.7 mph+3.7 mph
50 mph54.7 mph+4.7 mph
60 mph65.6 mph+5.6 mph
65 mph71.1 mph+6.1 mph
70 mph76.6 mph+6.6 mph
75 mph82.0 mph+7.0 mph
80 mph87.5 mph+7.5 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 295/25R19 or 295/35R19?
295/35R19 is taller by 2.32 inches (27.13" vs 24.81"). 295/25R19 is the same width.
Can I replace 295/25R19 with 295/35R19?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +9.4%, 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 295/35R19 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 295/35R19 fitted (calibrated for 295/25R19), your real speed is 65.6 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 9.4%.
Will 295/35R19 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +1.16 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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