What is the diameter difference between 245/35R19 and 265/35R19?

245/35R19 has an overall diameter of 25.75 inches (654 mm). 265/35R19 is 26.3 inches (668 mm). That's a 0.55 inch (14 mm) difference — 265/35R19 is taller.

Will 265/35R19 cause speedometer error on a car fitted with 245/35R19?

Swapping 245/35R19 for 265/35R19 produces a speedometer error of about 2.1%. Your speedometer will read lower than your actual speed — a 60 mph indicated reading is really 61.3 mph. Anything under 3% is usually acceptable without recalibration.

How many revolutions per mile does each size do?

245/35R19 turns 783 revs per mile. 265/35R19 turns 767 revs per mile. Taller tyres turn fewer times per mile, which lowers effective final-drive ratio.

What's the sidewall height difference?

245/35R19 has a sidewall of 86 mm (3.38 in). 265/35R19 sidewall is 93 mm (3.65 in). Lower-profile sidewalls give sharper steering response but less bump compliance.

Is 265/35R19 a safe plus-size upgrade from 245/35R19?

A plus-size upgrade is considered safe when overall diameter stays within ±3% — here the difference is 2.1%. This swap is within the typical safe range; speedometer and ABS calibration should remain close to factory.

Tire size comparison

245/35R19 vs 265/35R19

Overall diameter, sidewall, revs per mile, and speedometer error — 265/35R19 is the taller tire, with a 2.1% speedo delta when swapping.

245/35R19

25.75in

654 mm overall diameter

265/35R19

26.3in

668 mm overall diameter

Diameter Δ

0.55 in

Speedo error

2.1%

245/35R19 revs/mi

783

265/35R19 revs/mi

767

Within the ±3% overall-diameter band usually considered safe for plus-sizing — speedometer and ABS calibration should stay close to factory.

Full spec

Side by side

Metric	245/35R19	265/35R19
Section width	245 mm	265 mm
Aspect ratio	35	35
Wheel diameter	19″	19″
Sidewall height	86 mm	93 mm
Overall diameter	25.75 in (654 mm)	26.3 in (668 mm)
Circumference	80.9 in	82.63 in
Revolutions / mile	783	767

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FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the diameter difference between 245/35R19 and 265/35R19?: 245/35R19 has an overall diameter of 25.75 inches (654 mm). 265/35R19 is 26.3 inches (668 mm). That's a 0.55 inch (14 mm) difference — 265/35R19 is taller.
Will 265/35R19 cause speedometer error on a car fitted with 245/35R19?: Swapping 245/35R19 for 265/35R19 produces a speedometer error of about 2.1%. Your speedometer will read lower than your actual speed — a 60 mph indicated reading is really 61.3 mph. Anything under 3% is usually acceptable without recalibration.
How many revolutions per mile does each size do?: 245/35R19 turns 783 revs per mile. 265/35R19 turns 767 revs per mile. Taller tyres turn fewer times per mile, which lowers effective final-drive ratio.
What's the sidewall height difference?: 245/35R19 has a sidewall of 86 mm (3.38 in). 265/35R19 sidewall is 93 mm (3.65 in). Lower-profile sidewalls give sharper steering response but less bump compliance.
Is 265/35R19 a safe plus-size upgrade from 245/35R19?: A plus-size upgrade is considered safe when overall diameter stays within ±3% — here the difference is 2.1%. This swap is within the typical safe range; speedometer and ABS calibration should remain close to factory.