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225/60R18 vs 275/45R19 tire size

275/45R19 vs 225/60R18, diameter

+0.4% taller

Speedometer
59.8 mph
At a true 60 mph
Diameter
28.74 in
Was 28.63 in
Revs per mile
702
Was 704
3% guideline
Within

Car built for 225/60R18, now on 275/45R19.

225/60R18 and 275/45R19

225/60R18 vs 275/45R19 tire size
Measure225/60R18275/45R19Difference
Width, mm225275+50
Sidewall, % of width6045-15
Rim, in1819+1
Section height, in5.314.87-0.44
Diameter, in28.6328.74+0.11 (+0.4%)
Circumference, in89.990.3+0.4
Revs per mile704702-3 (-0.4%)

Fitting 275/45R19 instead of 225/60R18

Within the usual 3% diameter guideline.

  • Needs 19 in wheels.
  • 50 mm wider. Check rubbing at full lock.

Cars with 225/60R18

Cars with 275/45R19

What this cannot tell you

Diameter within 3% is a common shop guideline, not a maker spec.

Load index, offset and clearance are not in this data.

How values are checked