335/50R19 vs 315/50R19
Going from one to the other changes the overall height by -2.4 %. That is inside the 3% band, so it fits and the speedometer stays close.
Side by side
| Measure | 335/50R19 | 315/50R19 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 32.2" | 31.4" | -2.4 % |
| Sidewall | 6.59" | 6.20" | -6.0 % |
| Section width | 335 mm | 315 mm | -6.0 % |
| Circumference | 101.1" | 98.7" | -2.4 % |
| Revs per mile | 627 | 642 | +2.4 % |
| Axle height | 16.09" | 15.70" | -10.0 mm |
| Approved rim width | 9.5–12.5" | 8.5–11.5" | overlap 9.5–11.5" |
Both are approved on a rim 9.5" to 11.5" wide. If yours is in that band, this is a tire change and nothing else.
What the speedometer will say
Calibrated for 335/50R19. Fit 315/50R19 and the needle stops telling the truth.
| Needle says | You are doing | Out by |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 29.3 mph | -0.7 |
| 50 mph | 48.8 mph | -1.2 |
| 70 mph | 68.3 mph | -1.7 |
| 90 mph | 87.8 mph | -2.2 |
The odometer drifts with it. Ten thousand miles on the dial are really 9,755 on the road, so it over-counts by 245. At a true 70 mph the first turns 731 times a minute, the second 749.