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265/35R19 vs 245/45R19

245/45R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 265/35R19: the diameter differs by +5.24%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
265/35R19 26.30" · 245/45R19 27.68" · drawn to scale

Side by side

265/35R19245/45R19Difference
Overall diameter26.30"27.68"+1.38" (+5.24%)
Section width265 mm245 mm-20 mm
Sidewall3.65"4.34"+0.69"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference82.6"87.0"+4.3"
Revs per mile767729-38
Ride height——+0.69"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.063.1+3.1 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 63.1 mph

With 245/45R19 on a car calibrated for 265/35R19, the speedometer reads 57.0 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 5.2%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.6 mph
45 mph47.4 mph
60 mph63.1 mph
70 mph73.7 mph
80 mph84.2 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 265/35R19 with 245/45R19?

245/45R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 265/35R19: the diameter differs by +5.24%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 265/35R19 and 245/45R19?

245/45R19 is 1.38" taller and 20 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.69". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 63.1 mph.

Will 245/45R19 fit on 265/35R19 wheels?

Both use a 19" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 245 mm tire and the fender clearance.