What is the diameter difference between 275/35R19 and 275/30R20?

275/35R19 has an overall diameter of 26.58 inches (675 mm). 275/30R20 is 26.5 inches (673 mm). That's a 0.08 inch (2 mm) difference — 275/30R20 is shorter.

Will 275/30R20 cause speedometer error on a car fitted with 275/35R19?

Swapping 275/35R19 for 275/30R20 produces a speedometer error of about 0.3%. Your speedometer will read higher than your actual speed — a 60 mph indicated reading is really 59.8 mph. Anything under 3% is usually acceptable without recalibration.

How many revolutions per mile does each size do?

275/35R19 turns 759 revs per mile. 275/30R20 turns 761 revs per mile. Taller tyres turn fewer times per mile, which lowers effective final-drive ratio.

What's the sidewall height difference?

275/35R19 has a sidewall of 96 mm (3.79 in). 275/30R20 sidewall is 83 mm (3.25 in). Lower-profile sidewalls give sharper steering response but less bump compliance.

Is 275/30R20 a safe plus-size upgrade from 275/35R19?

A plus-size upgrade is considered safe when overall diameter stays within ±3% — here the difference is 0.3%. This swap is within the typical safe range; speedometer and ABS calibration should remain close to factory.

Tire size comparison

275/35R19 vs 275/30R20

Overall diameter, sidewall, revs per mile, and speedometer error — 275/35R19 is the taller tire, with a 0.3% speedo delta when swapping.

275/35R19

26.58in

675 mm overall diameter

275/30R20

26.5in

673 mm overall diameter

Diameter Δ

0.08 in

Speedo error

0.3%

275/35R19 revs/mi

759

275/30R20 revs/mi

761

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	275/35R19	275/30R20
Section width	275 mm	275 mm
Aspect ratio	35	30
Wheel diameter	19″	20″
Sidewall height	96 mm	83 mm
Overall diameter	26.58 in (675 mm)	26.5 in (673 mm)
Circumference	83.5 in	83.24 in
Revolutions / mile	759	761

Other comparisons for these sizes

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FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the diameter difference between 275/35R19 and 275/30R20?: 275/35R19 has an overall diameter of 26.58 inches (675 mm). 275/30R20 is 26.5 inches (673 mm). That's a 0.08 inch (2 mm) difference — 275/30R20 is shorter.
Will 275/30R20 cause speedometer error on a car fitted with 275/35R19?: Swapping 275/35R19 for 275/30R20 produces a speedometer error of about 0.3%. Your speedometer will read higher than your actual speed — a 60 mph indicated reading is really 59.8 mph. Anything under 3% is usually acceptable without recalibration.
How many revolutions per mile does each size do?: 275/35R19 turns 759 revs per mile. 275/30R20 turns 761 revs per mile. Taller tyres turn fewer times per mile, which lowers effective final-drive ratio.
What's the sidewall height difference?: 275/35R19 has a sidewall of 96 mm (3.79 in). 275/30R20 sidewall is 83 mm (3.25 in). Lower-profile sidewalls give sharper steering response but less bump compliance.
Is 275/30R20 a safe plus-size upgrade from 275/35R19?: A plus-size upgrade is considered safe when overall diameter stays within ±3% — here the difference is 0.3%. This swap is within the typical safe range; speedometer and ABS calibration should remain close to factory.