265/55R19 vs 255/60R19
255/60R19 is a safe swap for 265/55R19 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +1.87%.
Speedometer and odometer
With 255/60R19 on a car calibrated for 265/55R19, the speedometer reads 58.9 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 1.9%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 30.6 mph |
| 45 mph | 45.8 mph |
| 60 mph | 61.1 mph |
| 70 mph | 71.3 mph |
| 80 mph | 81.5 mph |
Other sizes close to 265/55R19
- 265/55R19 vs 235/55R19-4.26%
- 265/55R19 vs 265/60R18+0.14%
- 265/55R19 vs 255/50R19-4.72%
- 265/55R19 vs 265/50R20-0.14%
- 265/55R19 vs 235/55R20-0.98%
- 265/55R19 vs 245/55R19-2.84%
- 265/55R19 vs 255/55R19-1.42%
- 265/55R19 vs 265/50R19-3.42%
- 265/55R19 vs 275/55R19+1.42%
- 265/55R19 vs 295/45R20-0.08%
- 265/55R19 vs 285/45R19-4.52%
- 265/55R19 vs 275/50R19-2.13%
Questions
Can I replace 265/55R19 with 255/60R19?
255/60R19 is a safe swap for 265/55R19 by the usual ±3% rule: the diameter differs by +1.87%.
What's the difference between 265/55R19 and 255/60R19?
255/60R19 is 0.57" taller and 10 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.29". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 61.1 mph.
Will 255/60R19 fit on 265/55R19 wheels?
Both use a 19" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 255 mm tire and the fender clearance.