245/35R19 vs 255/35R19
Switching from 245/35R19 to 255/35R19 increases the overall diameter by 7.0 mm (1.1%). That is within the usual ±3% guideline.
| 245/35R19 | 255/35R19 | Difference (mm / revs) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section width | 245 mm | 255 mm | +10.0 |
| Sidewall height | 85.8 mm | 89.2 mm | +3.4 |
| Rim diameter | 482.6 mm | 482.6 mm | +0.0 |
| Overall diameter | 654.1 mm | 661.1 mm | +7.0 |
| Circumference | 2,054.9 mm | 2,076.9 mm | +22.0 |
| Revolutions | 487 per km | 481 per km | -6.0 |
Speedometer effect
With 255/35R19 fitted on a car calibrated for 245/35R19, the real speed when the speedometer shows:
| Speedometer shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 50 km/h | 50.5 km/h |
| 80 km/h | 80.9 km/h |
| 100 km/h | 101.1 km/h |
| 120 km/h | 121.3 km/h |
Larger tires make the car go faster than the speedometer shows. Most speedometers also read slightly high from the factory.
Before you change size
- Check the sizes approved for your vehicle on the door-jamb placard or in the owner's manual.
- Check clearance to suspension, brakes and arches at full lock and full compression.
- Match or exceed the original load index and speed rating.
- Wider tires need an appropriate rim width; a 255 mm tire has a manufacturer-specified rim width range.
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