315/30R19 vs 295/30R19
Going from one to the other changes the overall height by -1.8 %. That is inside the 3% band, so it fits and the speedometer stays close.
Side by side
| Measure | 315/30R19 | 295/30R19 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 26.4" | 26.0" | -1.8 % |
| Sidewall | 3.72" | 3.48" | -6.3 % |
| Section width | 315 mm | 295 mm | -6.3 % |
| Circumference | 83.1" | 81.6" | -1.8 % |
| Revs per mile | 763 | 777 | +1.8 % |
| Axle height | 13.22" | 12.98" | -6.0 mm |
| Approved rim width | 8.5–11.5" | 8.5–11" | overlap 8.5–11" |
Both are approved on a rim 8.5" to 11" wide. If yours is in that band, this is a tire change and nothing else.
What the speedometer will say
Calibrated for 315/30R19. Fit 295/30R19 and the needle stops telling the truth.
| Needle says | You are doing | Out by |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 29.5 mph | -0.5 |
| 50 mph | 49.1 mph | -0.9 |
| 70 mph | 68.7 mph | -1.3 |
| 90 mph | 88.4 mph | -1.6 |
The odometer drifts with it. Ten thousand miles on the dial are really 9,821 on the road, so it over-counts by 179. At a true 70 mph the first turns 890 times a minute, the second 906.