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235/60R18 vs 255/50R19 tire size

255/50R19 vs 235/60R18, diameter

-0.2% shorter

Speedometer
60.1 mph
At a true 60 mph
Diameter
29.04 in
Was 29.10 in
Revs per mile
695
Was 693
3% guideline
Within

Car built for 235/60R18, now on 255/50R19.

235/60R18 and 255/50R19

235/60R18 vs 255/50R19 tire size
Measure235/60R18255/50R19Difference
Width, mm235255+20
Sidewall, % of width6050-10
Rim, in1819+1
Section height, in5.555.02-0.53
Diameter, in29.1029.04-0.06 (-0.2%)
Circumference, in91.491.2-0.2
Revs per mile693695+2 (+0.2%)

Fitting 255/50R19 instead of 235/60R18

Within the usual 3% diameter guideline.

  • Needs 19 in wheels.
  • 20 mm wider. Check rubbing at full lock.
  • Shorter sidewall: 0.5 in less.

Cars with 235/60R18

Cars with 255/50R19

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