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285/40R19 vs 285/45R19

285/45R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 285/40R19: the diameter differs by +4.01%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
285/40R19 27.98" · 285/45R19 29.10" · drawn to scale

Side by side

285/40R19285/45R19Difference
Overall diameter27.98"29.10"+1.12" (+4.01%)
Section width285 mm285 mm0 mm
Sidewall4.49"5.05"+0.56"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference87.9"91.4"+3.5"
Revs per mile721693-28
Ride height——+0.56"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.4+2.4 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.4 mph

With 285/45R19 on a car calibrated for 285/40R19, the speedometer reads 57.7 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.0%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.2 mph
45 mph46.8 mph
60 mph62.4 mph
70 mph72.8 mph
80 mph83.2 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 285/40R19 with 285/45R19?

285/45R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 285/40R19: the diameter differs by +4.01%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 285/40R19 and 285/45R19?

285/45R19 is 1.12" taller and 0 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.56". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.4 mph.

Will 285/45R19 fit on 285/40R19 wheels?

Both use a 19" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 285 mm tire and the fender clearance.