255/40R19 vs 265/40R19
265/40R19 is a safe swap for 255/40R19 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +1.17%.
Speedometer and odometer
With 265/40R19 on a car calibrated for 255/40R19, 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 | 30.3 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 255/40R19
- 255/40R19 vs 235/50R18+0.82%
- 255/40R19 vs 245/45R19+2.40%
- 255/40R19 vs 245/40R19-1.17%
- 255/40R19 vs 225/50R18-0.64%
- 255/40R19 vs 235/40R19-2.33%
- 255/40R19 vs 255/35R19-3.71%
- 255/40R19 vs 255/45R19+3.71%
- 255/40R19 vs 275/35R19-1.67%
- 255/40R19 vs 275/40R19+2.33%
- 255/40R19 vs 245/35R19-4.73%
- 255/40R19 vs 255/35R20-0.01%
- 255/40R19 vs 225/40R19-3.50%
Questions
Can I replace 255/40R19 with 265/40R19?
265/40R19 is a safe swap for 255/40R19 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +1.17%.
What's the difference between 255/40R19 and 265/40R19?
265/40R19 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 265/40R19 fit on 255/40R19 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.