225/35R19 vs 265/35R19
265/35R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 225/35R19: the diameter differs by +4.37%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
Speedometer and odometer
With 265/35R19 on a car calibrated for 225/35R19, the speedometer reads 57.5 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.4%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 31.3 mph |
| 45 mph | 47.0 mph |
| 60 mph | 62.6 mph |
| 70 mph | 73.1 mph |
| 80 mph | 83.5 mph |
Other sizes close to 225/35R19
- 225/35R19 vs 225/40R18-0.45%
- 225/35R19 vs 235/40R18+0.80%
- 225/35R19 vs 235/40R19+4.76%
- 225/35R19 vs 255/35R19+3.28%
- 225/35R19 vs 255/35R18-0.69%
- 225/35R19 vs 245/35R19+2.19%
- 225/35R19 vs 225/40R19+3.52%
- 225/35R19 vs 235/35R19+1.09%
- 225/35R19 vs 265/35R18+0.41%
- 225/35R19 vs 285/30R19+2.11%
- 225/35R19 vs 305/30R19+3.98%
- 225/35R19 vs 255/30R19-0.70%
Questions
Can I replace 225/35R19 with 265/35R19?
265/35R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 225/35R19: the diameter differs by +4.37%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
What's the difference between 225/35R19 and 265/35R19?
265/35R19 is 1.10" taller and 40 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.55". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.6 mph.
Will 265/35R19 fit on 225/35R19 wheels?
Both use a 19" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 265 mm tire and the fender clearance.