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245/35R19 vs 285/35R19

285/35R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 245/35R19: the diameter differs by +4.28%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
245/35R19 25.75" · 285/35R19 26.85" · drawn to scale

Side by side

245/35R19285/35R19Difference
Overall diameter25.75"26.85"+1.10" (+4.28%)
Section width245 mm285 mm+40 mm
Sidewall3.38"3.93"+0.55"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference80.9"84.4"+3.5"
Revs per mile783751-32
Ride height——+0.55"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.6+2.6 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.6 mph

With 285/35R19 on a car calibrated for 245/35R19, the speedometer reads 57.5 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.3%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.3 mph
45 mph46.9 mph
60 mph62.6 mph
70 mph73.0 mph
80 mph83.4 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 245/35R19 with 285/35R19?

285/35R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 245/35R19: the diameter differs by +4.28%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 245/35R19 and 285/35R19?

285/35R19 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 285/35R19 fit on 245/35R19 wheels?

Both use a 19" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 285 mm tire and the fender clearance.