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235/35R19 vs 245/40R19

245/40R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 235/35R19: the diameter differs by +4.87%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
235/35R19 25.48" · 245/40R19 26.72" · drawn to scale

Side by side

235/35R19245/40R19Difference
Overall diameter25.48"26.72"+1.24" (+4.87%)
Section width235 mm245 mm+10 mm
Sidewall3.24"3.86"+0.62"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference80.0"83.9"+3.9"
Revs per mile792755-37
Ride height——+0.62"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.9+2.9 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.9 mph

With 245/40R19 on a car calibrated for 235/35R19, the speedometer reads 57.2 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.9%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.5 mph
45 mph47.2 mph
60 mph62.9 mph
70 mph73.4 mph
80 mph83.9 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 235/35R19 with 245/40R19?

245/40R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 235/35R19: the diameter differs by +4.87%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 235/35R19 and 245/40R19?

245/40R19 is 1.24" taller and 10 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.62". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.9 mph.

Will 245/40R19 fit on 235/35R19 wheels?

Both use a 19" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 245 mm tire and the fender clearance.