265/50R19 vs 265/55R19
265/55R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 265/50R19: the diameter differs by +3.54%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
Speedometer and odometer
With 265/55R19 on a car calibrated for 265/50R19, the speedometer reads 57.9 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.5%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 31.1 mph |
| 45 mph | 46.6 mph |
| 60 mph | 62.1 mph |
| 70 mph | 72.5 mph |
| 80 mph | 82.8 mph |
Other sizes close to 265/50R19
- 265/50R19 vs 235/55R19-0.87%
- 265/50R19 vs 255/50R19-1.34%
- 265/50R19 vs 245/60R18+0.48%
- 265/50R19 vs 245/50R20+0.72%
- 265/50R19 vs 255/45R19-4.75%
- 265/50R19 vs 225/55R19-2.34%
- 265/50R19 vs 235/50R19-4.01%
- 265/50R19 vs 245/55R19+0.60%
- 265/50R19 vs 255/55R19+2.07%
- 265/50R19 vs 265/45R20-0.15%
- 265/50R19 vs 245/50R19-2.68%
- 265/50R19 vs 295/40R20-0.48%
Questions
Can I replace 265/50R19 with 265/55R19?
265/55R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 265/50R19: the diameter differs by +3.54%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
What's the difference between 265/50R19 and 265/55R19?
265/55R19 is 1.04" taller and 0 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.52". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.1 mph.
Will 265/55R19 fit on 265/50R19 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.