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245/40R19 vs 285/40R19

285/40R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 245/40R19: the diameter differs by +4.72%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
245/40R19 26.72" · 285/40R19 27.98" · drawn to scale

Side by side

245/40R19285/40R19Difference
Overall diameter26.72"27.98"+1.26" (+4.72%)
Section width245 mm285 mm+40 mm
Sidewall3.86"4.49"+0.63"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference83.9"87.9"+4.0"
Revs per mile755721-34
Ride height——+0.63"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.8+2.8 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.8 mph

With 285/40R19 on a car calibrated for 245/40R19, the speedometer reads 57.3 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.7%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.4 mph
45 mph47.1 mph
60 mph62.8 mph
70 mph73.3 mph
80 mph83.8 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 245/40R19 with 285/40R19?

285/40R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 245/40R19: the diameter differs by +4.72%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 245/40R19 and 285/40R19?

285/40R19 is 1.26" taller and 40 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.63". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.8 mph.

Will 285/40R19 fit on 245/40R19 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.