335/55R19 vs 315/60R19
Going from one to the other changes the overall height by +1.1 %. That is inside the 3% band, so it fits and the speedometer stays close.
Side by side
| Measure | 335/55R19 | 315/60R19 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 33.5" | 33.9" | +1.1 % |
| Sidewall | 7.25" | 7.44" | +2.6 % |
| Section width | 335 mm | 315 mm | -6.0 % |
| Circumference | 105.3" | 106.4" | +1.1 % |
| Revs per mile | 602 | 595 | -1.1 % |
| Axle height | 16.75" | 16.94" | +4.8 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 335/55R19. Fit 315/60R19 and the needle stops telling the truth.
| Needle says | You are doing | Out by |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 30.3 mph | +0.3 |
| 50 mph | 50.6 mph | +0.6 |
| 70 mph | 70.8 mph | +0.8 |
| 90 mph | 91.0 mph | +1.0 |
The odometer drifts with it. Ten thousand miles on the dial are really 10,112 on the road, so it under-counts by 112. At a true 70 mph the first turns 702 times a minute, the second 694.