225/55R19 vs 315/35R20

315/35R20 is 0.06 in (1.6 mm) shorter than 225/55R19, a −0.22% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 225/55R19, an indicated 60 mph is 59.9 mph on 315/35R20.

Is this a safe swap?

Diameter difference −0.22%: under 1%

By overall diameter alone, 315/35R20 is a near match for 225/55R19; the speedometer changes by less than 1%. This check uses diameter only. It does not assess load index, speed rating, wheel width or clearance.

To-scale drawing: 225/55R19 (28.74 in) vs 315/35R20 (28.68 in)225/55R1928.74 in × 8.86 in315/35R2028.68 in × 12.40 in
Side profile and tread width, drawn to the same scale.
225/55R19 vs 315/35R20 differences
Measurement225/55R19315/35R20Difference% diff
Overall diameter28.74 in (730.1 mm)28.68 in (728.5 mm)−0.06 in (−1.6 mm)−0.22%
Sidewall height4.87 in (123.8 mm)4.34 in (110.3 mm)−0.53 in (−13.5 mm)−10.91%
Section width8.86 in (225.0 mm)12.40 in (315.0 mm)+3.54 in (+90.0 mm)+40.00%
Circumference90.30 in (2,293.7 mm)90.10 in (2,288.7 mm)−0.20 in (−5.0 mm)−0.22%
Revolutions per mile702703+2+0.22%
True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 225/55R19
IndicatedActual on 225/55R19Actual on 315/35R20Difference
30 mph30.0 mph29.9 mph−0.1 mph
60 mph60.0 mph59.9 mph−0.1 mph
75 mph75.0 mph74.8 mph−0.2 mph

Ride-height change: 315/35R20 lowers the vehicle by 0.03 in (0.8 mm) at the axle (half the −1.6 mm diameter difference).

315/35R20 is 0.06 in shorter than 225/55R19 and 90 mm wider, a 0.22% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 225/55R19, an indicated 60 mph is actually 59.9 mph on 315/35R20, and revolutions per mile change from 702 to 703.

315/35R20 mounts on a 20-inch wheel, a plus-1 fitment from the 19-inch wheel of 225/55R19.

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Source: Calculated from standard tire geometry formulas. Verified . How these numbers are calculated.