345/50R19 vs 335/55R19
335/55R19 compared with 345/50R19
+2.8% diameter, −0.4" width
335/55R19 is 33.51" tall vs 32.58". Within the 3% rule, so usually interchangeable.
Speedometer difference
If your vehicle came with 345/50R19 and you fit 335/55R19, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:
| Speedometer shows | Actual speed | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 20 mph | 20.6 mph | +0.6 mph |
| 30 mph | 30.9 mph | +0.9 mph |
| 40 mph | 41.1 mph | +1.1 mph |
| 50 mph | 51.4 mph | +1.4 mph |
| 60 mph | 61.7 mph | +1.7 mph |
| 65 mph | 66.8 mph | +1.8 mph |
| 70 mph | 72.0 mph | +2.0 mph |
| 75 mph | 77.1 mph | +2.1 mph |
| 80 mph | 82.3 mph | +2.3 mph |
Each size on its own
Questions
- Which is bigger, 345/50R19 or 335/55R19?
- 335/55R19 is taller by 0.93 inches (33.51" vs 32.58"). 345/50R19 is wider by 0.39 inches.
- Can I replace 345/50R19 with 335/55R19?
- Usually, yes. The diameter difference is +2.8%, inside the 3% rule of thumb most tire shops use. Check that the wider or taller tire clears your suspension and fenders, and that its load index meets your placard.
- How much will 335/55R19 change my speedometer?
- When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 335/55R19 fitted (calibrated for 345/50R19), your real speed is 61.7 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 2.8%.
- Will 335/55R19 lift my vehicle?
- Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.46 inches of ground clearance at the axle.