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295/40R19 vs 265/50R19

265/50R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 295/40R19: the diameter differs by +4.04%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

19" rim
295/40R19 28.29" · 265/50R19 29.43" · drawn to scale

Side by side

295/40R19265/50R19Difference
Overall diameter28.29"29.43"+1.14" (+4.04%)
Section width295 mm265 mm-30 mm
Sidewall4.65"5.22"+0.57"
Rim19"19"same
Circumference88.9"92.5"+3.6"
Revs per mile713685-28
Ride height——+0.57"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.4+2.4 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.4 mph

With 265/50R19 on a car calibrated for 295/40R19, 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 295/40R19 with 265/50R19?

265/50R19 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 295/40R19: the diameter differs by +4.04%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 295/40R19 and 265/50R19?

265/50R19 is 1.14" taller and 30 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.57". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.4 mph.

Will 265/50R19 fit on 295/40R19 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.