225/45R19 vs 255/45R19
255/45R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 225/45R19: the diameter differs by +3.94%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
Speedometer and odometer
With 255/45R19 on a car calibrated for 225/45R19, the speedometer reads 57.7 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.9%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 31.2 mph |
| 45 mph | 46.8 mph |
| 60 mph | 62.4 mph |
| 70 mph | 72.8 mph |
| 80 mph | 83.2 mph |
Other sizes close to 225/45R19
- 225/45R19 vs 245/45R19+2.63%
- 225/45R19 vs 245/40R19-0.95%
- 225/45R19 vs 225/50R18-0.42%
- 225/45R19 vs 235/40R19-2.12%
- 225/45R19 vs 255/40R19+0.22%
- 225/45R19 vs 255/35R19-3.50%
- 225/45R19 vs 275/35R19-1.46%
- 225/45R19 vs 275/40R19+2.55%
- 225/45R19 vs 245/35R20-0.82%
- 225/45R19 vs 245/35R19-4.52%
- 225/45R19 vs 255/35R20+0.20%
- 225/45R19 vs 225/40R19-3.28%
Questions
Can I replace 225/45R19 with 255/45R19?
255/45R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 225/45R19: the diameter differs by +3.94%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
What's the difference between 225/45R19 and 255/45R19?
255/45R19 is 1.06" taller and 30 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.53". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.4 mph.
Will 255/45R19 fit on 225/45R19 wheels?
Both use a 19" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 255 mm tire and the fender clearance.