265/35R19 vs 235/35R20
235/35R20 is a safe swap for 265/35R19 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +0.66%.
Speedometer and odometer
With 235/35R20 on a car calibrated for 265/35R19, the speedometer reads 59.6 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 0.7%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 30.2 mph |
| 45 mph | 45.3 mph |
| 60 mph | 60.4 mph |
| 70 mph | 70.5 mph |
| 80 mph | 80.5 mph |
Other sizes close to 265/35R19
- 265/35R19 vs 235/45R18+0.09%
- 265/35R19 vs 245/40R19+1.57%
- 265/35R19 vs 235/40R19+0.37%
- 265/35R19 vs 255/40R19+2.77%
- 265/35R19 vs 255/35R19-1.05%
- 265/35R19 vs 275/35R19+1.05%
- 265/35R19 vs 245/35R19-2.10%
- 265/35R19 vs 225/40R19-0.82%
- 265/35R19 vs 235/35R19-3.14%
- 265/35R19 vs 225/45R19+2.54%
- 265/35R19 vs 285/35R19+2.10%
- 265/35R19 vs 235/45R19+3.89%
Questions
Can I replace 265/35R19 with 235/35R20?
235/35R20 is a safe swap for 265/35R19 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +0.66%.
What's the difference between 265/35R19 and 235/35R20?
235/35R20 is 0.17" taller and 30 mm narrower; the sidewall is -0.41". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 60.4 mph.
Will 235/35R20 fit on 265/35R19 wheels?
No — 265/35R19 needs a 19" wheel and 235/35R20 a 20" wheel. This is a plus/minus-size swap that changes wheels too.