235/40R19 vs 265/40R19
265/40R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 235/40R19: the diameter differs by +3.58%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
Speedometer and odometer
With 265/40R19 on a car calibrated for 235/40R19, the speedometer reads 57.9 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.6%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 31.1 mph |
| 45 mph | 46.6 mph |
| 60 mph | 62.1 mph |
| 70 mph | 72.5 mph |
| 80 mph | 82.9 mph |
Other sizes close to 235/40R19
- 235/40R19 vs 235/45R18-0.28%
- 235/40R19 vs 245/45R19+4.85%
- 235/40R19 vs 245/40R19+1.19%
- 235/40R19 vs 255/40R19+2.39%
- 235/40R19 vs 255/35R19-1.42%
- 235/40R19 vs 275/35R19+0.67%
- 235/40R19 vs 275/40R19+4.77%
- 235/40R19 vs 245/35R19-2.46%
- 235/40R19 vs 225/40R19-1.19%
- 235/40R19 vs 235/35R19-3.50%
- 235/40R19 vs 225/45R19+2.16%
- 235/40R19 vs 285/35R19+1.71%
Questions
Can I replace 235/40R19 with 265/40R19?
265/40R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 235/40R19: the diameter differs by +3.58%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
What's the difference between 235/40R19 and 265/40R19?
265/40R19 is 0.94" taller and 30 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.47". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.1 mph.
Will 265/40R19 fit on 235/40R19 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.