245/40R19 vs 255/40R19
255/40R19 is a safe swap for 245/40R19 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +1.18%.
Speedometer and odometer
With 255/40R19 on a car calibrated for 245/40R19, the speedometer reads 59.3 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 1.2%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 30.4 mph |
| 45 mph | 45.5 mph |
| 60 mph | 60.7 mph |
| 70 mph | 70.8 mph |
| 80 mph | 80.9 mph |
Other sizes close to 245/40R19
- 245/40R19 vs 245/45R18-0.13%
- 245/40R19 vs 245/45R19+3.61%
- 245/40R19 vs 225/50R18+0.53%
- 245/40R19 vs 235/40R19-1.18%
- 245/40R19 vs 255/35R19-2.58%
- 245/40R19 vs 255/45R19+4.94%
- 245/40R19 vs 275/35R19-0.52%
- 245/40R19 vs 275/40R19+3.54%
- 245/40R19 vs 245/35R20+0.13%
- 245/40R19 vs 245/35R19-3.61%
- 245/40R19 vs 225/40R19-2.36%
- 245/40R19 vs 235/35R19-4.64%
Questions
Can I replace 245/40R19 with 255/40R19?
255/40R19 is a safe swap for 245/40R19 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +1.18%.
What's the difference between 245/40R19 and 255/40R19?
255/40R19 is 0.31" taller and 10 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.16". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 60.7 mph.
Will 255/40R19 fit on 245/40R19 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.