325/50R18 vs 335/45R19
335/45R19 compared with 325/50R18
+0.2% diameter, +0.4" width
335/45R19 is 30.87" tall vs 30.80". Within the 3% rule, so usually interchangeable.
Speedometer difference
If your vehicle came with 325/50R18 and you fit 335/45R19, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:
| Speedometer shows | Actual speed | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 20 mph | 20.0 mph | 0.0 mph |
| 30 mph | 30.1 mph | +0.1 mph |
| 40 mph | 40.1 mph | +0.1 mph |
| 50 mph | 50.1 mph | +0.1 mph |
| 60 mph | 60.1 mph | +0.1 mph |
| 65 mph | 65.2 mph | +0.2 mph |
| 70 mph | 70.2 mph | +0.2 mph |
| 75 mph | 75.2 mph | +0.2 mph |
| 80 mph | 80.2 mph | +0.2 mph |
Each size on its own
Questions
- Which is bigger, 325/50R18 or 335/45R19?
- 335/45R19 is taller by 0.07 inches (30.87" vs 30.80"). 335/45R19 is wider by 0.39 inches.
- Can I replace 325/50R18 with 335/45R19?
- Usually, yes. The diameter difference is +0.2%, inside the 3% rule of thumb most tire shops use. Check that the wider or taller tire clears your suspension and fenders, and that its load index meets your placard.
- How much will 335/45R19 change my speedometer?
- When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 335/45R19 fitted (calibrated for 325/50R18), your real speed is 60.1 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 0.2%.
- Will 335/45R19 lift my vehicle?
- Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.04 inches of ground clearance at the axle.