Tire Size Box

315/40R19 vs 315/45R19

315/45R19 compared with 315/40R19

+4.3% diameter, 0.0" width

315/45R19 is 30.16" tall vs 28.92". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

28.9"19" rim5.0"12.4" wide
315/40R19 (solid) compared with 315/45R19 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 315/45R19 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.6 mph

315/45R19 is +1.24 inches (+4.3%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

315/40R19315/45R19Difference%
Overall diameter28.92"30.16"+1.24"+4.3%
Section width12.40"12.40"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height4.96"5.58"+0.62"+12.5%
Circumference90.86"94.75"+3.90"+4.3%
Revolutions per mile697.3668.7−28.7−4.1%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 315/40R19 and you fit 315/45R19, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph20.9 mph+0.9 mph
30 mph31.3 mph+1.3 mph
40 mph41.7 mph+1.7 mph
50 mph52.1 mph+2.1 mph
60 mph62.6 mph+2.6 mph
65 mph67.8 mph+2.8 mph
70 mph73.0 mph+3.0 mph
75 mph78.2 mph+3.2 mph
80 mph83.4 mph+3.4 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 315/40R19 or 315/45R19?
315/45R19 is taller by 1.24 inches (30.16" vs 28.92"). 315/40R19 is the same width.
Can I replace 315/40R19 with 315/45R19?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +4.3%, more than the 3% most shops and makers allow. It will throw off the speedometer and may affect ABS, stability control and clearance.
How much will 315/45R19 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 315/45R19 fitted (calibrated for 315/40R19), your real speed is 62.6 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 4.3%.
Will 315/45R19 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.62 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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