225/55R19 vs 325/30R21

325/30R21 is 0.07 in (1.7 mm) shorter than 225/55R19, a −0.23% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 225/55R19, an indicated 60 mph is 59.9 mph on 325/30R21.

Is this a safe swap?

Diameter difference −0.23%: under 1%

By overall diameter alone, 325/30R21 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 325/30R21 (28.68 in)225/55R1928.74 in × 8.86 in325/30R2128.68 in × 12.80 in
Side profile and tread width, drawn to the same scale.
225/55R19 vs 325/30R21 differences
Measurement225/55R19325/30R21Difference% diff
Overall diameter28.74 in (730.1 mm)28.68 in (728.4 mm)−0.07 in (−1.7 mm)−0.23%
Sidewall height4.87 in (123.8 mm)3.84 in (97.5 mm)−1.03 in (−26.2 mm)−21.21%
Section width8.86 in (225.0 mm)12.80 in (325.0 mm)+3.94 in (+100.0 mm)+44.44%
Circumference90.30 in (2,293.7 mm)90.09 in (2,288.3 mm)−0.21 in (−5.3 mm)−0.23%
Revolutions per mile702703+2+0.23%
True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 225/55R19
IndicatedActual on 225/55R19Actual on 325/30R21Difference
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: 325/30R21 lowers the vehicle by 0.03 in (0.8 mm) at the axle (half the −1.7 mm diameter difference).

325/30R21 is 0.07 in shorter than 225/55R19 and 100 mm wider, a 0.23% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 225/55R19, an indicated 60 mph is actually 59.9 mph on 325/30R21, and revolutions per mile change from 702 to 703.

325/30R21 mounts on a 21-inch wheel, a plus-2 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.