Tire Size Box

295/50R19 vs 295/60R19

295/60R19 compared with 295/50R19

+7.6% diameter, 0.0" width

295/60R19 is 32.94" tall vs 30.61". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

30.6"19" rim5.8"11.6" wide
295/50R19 (solid) compared with 295/60R19 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

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

64.6 mph

295/60R19 is +2.32 inches (+7.6%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

295/50R19295/60R19Difference%
Overall diameter30.61"32.94"+2.32"+7.6%
Section width11.61"11.61"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height5.81"6.97"+1.16"+20.0%
Circumference96.18"103.47"+7.30"+7.6%
Revolutions per mile658.8612.3−46.5−7.1%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 295/50R19 and you fit 295/60R19, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph21.5 mph+1.5 mph
30 mph32.3 mph+2.3 mph
40 mph43.0 mph+3.0 mph
50 mph53.8 mph+3.8 mph
60 mph64.6 mph+4.6 mph
65 mph69.9 mph+4.9 mph
70 mph75.3 mph+5.3 mph
75 mph80.7 mph+5.7 mph
80 mph86.1 mph+6.1 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 295/50R19 or 295/60R19?
295/60R19 is taller by 2.32 inches (32.94" vs 30.61"). 295/50R19 is the same width.
Can I replace 295/50R19 with 295/60R19?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +7.6%, 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 295/60R19 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 295/60R19 fitted (calibrated for 295/50R19), your real speed is 64.6 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 7.6%.
Will 295/60R19 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +1.16 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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