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275/35R19 vs 245/45R19

245/45R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 275/35R19: the diameter differs by +4.15%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
275/35R19 26.58" · 245/45R19 27.68" · drawn to scale

Side by side

275/35R19245/45R19Difference
Overall diameter26.58"27.68"+1.10" (+4.15%)
Section width275 mm245 mm-30 mm
Sidewall3.79"4.34"+0.55"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference83.5"87.0"+3.5"
Revs per mile759729-30
Ride height——+0.55"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.5+2.5 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.5 mph

With 245/45R19 on a car calibrated for 275/35R19, the speedometer reads 57.6 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.1%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.2 mph
45 mph46.9 mph
60 mph62.5 mph
70 mph72.9 mph
80 mph83.3 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 275/35R19 with 245/45R19?

245/45R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 275/35R19: the diameter differs by +4.15%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 275/35R19 and 245/45R19?

245/45R19 is 1.10" taller and 30 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.55". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.5 mph.

Will 245/45R19 fit on 275/35R19 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.