What is the diameter difference between 265/35R19 and 265/30R20?

265/35R19 has an overall diameter of 26.3 inches (668 mm). 265/30R20 is 26.26 inches (667 mm). That's a 0.04 inch (1 mm) difference — 265/30R20 is shorter.

Will 265/30R20 cause speedometer error on a car fitted with 265/35R19?

Swapping 265/35R19 for 265/30R20 produces a speedometer error of about 0.2%. Your speedometer will read higher than your actual speed — a 60 mph indicated reading is really 59.9 mph. Anything under 3% is usually acceptable without recalibration.

How many revolutions per mile does each size do?

265/35R19 turns 767 revs per mile. 265/30R20 turns 768 revs per mile. Taller tyres turn fewer times per mile, which lowers effective final-drive ratio.

What's the sidewall height difference?

265/35R19 has a sidewall of 93 mm (3.65 in). 265/30R20 sidewall is 80 mm (3.13 in). Lower-profile sidewalls give sharper steering response but less bump compliance.

Is 265/30R20 a safe plus-size upgrade from 265/35R19?

A plus-size upgrade is considered safe when overall diameter stays within ±3% — here the difference is 0.2%. This swap is within the typical safe range; speedometer and ABS calibration should remain close to factory.

Tire size comparison

265/35R19 vs 265/30R20

Overall diameter, sidewall, revs per mile, and speedometer error — 265/35R19 is the taller tire, with a 0.2% speedo delta when swapping.

265/35R19

26.3in

668 mm overall diameter

265/30R20

26.26in

667 mm overall diameter

Diameter Δ

0.04 in

Speedo error

0.2%

265/35R19 revs/mi

767

265/30R20 revs/mi

768

Within the ±3% overall-diameter band usually considered safe for plus-sizing — speedometer and ABS calibration should stay close to factory.

Full spec

Side by side

Metric	265/35R19	265/30R20
Section width	265 mm	265 mm
Aspect ratio	35	30
Wheel diameter	19″	20″
Sidewall height	93 mm	80 mm
Overall diameter	26.3 in (668 mm)	26.26 in (667 mm)
Circumference	82.63 in	82.5 in
Revolutions / mile	767	768

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FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the diameter difference between 265/35R19 and 265/30R20?: 265/35R19 has an overall diameter of 26.3 inches (668 mm). 265/30R20 is 26.26 inches (667 mm). That's a 0.04 inch (1 mm) difference — 265/30R20 is shorter.
Will 265/30R20 cause speedometer error on a car fitted with 265/35R19?: Swapping 265/35R19 for 265/30R20 produces a speedometer error of about 0.2%. Your speedometer will read higher than your actual speed — a 60 mph indicated reading is really 59.9 mph. Anything under 3% is usually acceptable without recalibration.
How many revolutions per mile does each size do?: 265/35R19 turns 767 revs per mile. 265/30R20 turns 768 revs per mile. Taller tyres turn fewer times per mile, which lowers effective final-drive ratio.
What's the sidewall height difference?: 265/35R19 has a sidewall of 93 mm (3.65 in). 265/30R20 sidewall is 80 mm (3.13 in). Lower-profile sidewalls give sharper steering response but less bump compliance.
Is 265/30R20 a safe plus-size upgrade from 265/35R19?: A plus-size upgrade is considered safe when overall diameter stays within ±3% — here the difference is 0.2%. This swap is within the typical safe range; speedometer and ABS calibration should remain close to factory.