325/30R19 vs 305/30R19
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 | 325/30R19 | 305/30R19 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 26.7" | 26.2" | -1.8 % |
| Sidewall | 3.84" | 3.60" | -6.2 % |
| Section width | 325 mm | 305 mm | -6.2 % |
| Circumference | 83.8" | 82.3" | -1.8 % |
| Revs per mile | 756 | 770 | +1.8 % |
| Axle height | 13.34" | 13.10" | -6.0 mm |
| Approved rim width | 9–12" | 8.5–11" | overlap 9–11" |
Both are approved on a rim 9" to 11" wide. If yours is in that band, this is a tire change and nothing else.
What the speedometer will say
Calibrated for 325/30R19. Fit 305/30R19 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 | 68.8 mph | -1.2 |
| 90 mph | 88.4 mph | -1.6 |
The odometer drifts with it. Ten thousand miles on the dial are really 9,823 on the road, so it over-counts by 177. At a true 70 mph the first turns 882 times a minute, the second 898.