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235/65R18 vs 255/55R19 tire size

255/55R19 vs 235/65R18, diameter

Same diameter

Speedometer
60.0 mph
At a true 60 mph
Diameter
30.04 in
Was 30.03 in
Revs per mile
671
Was 672
3% guideline
Within

Car built for 235/65R18, now on 255/55R19.

235/65R18 and 255/55R19

235/65R18 vs 255/55R19 tire size
Measure235/65R18255/55R19Difference
Width, mm235255+20
Sidewall, % of width6555-10
Rim, in1819+1
Section height, in6.015.52-0.49
Diameter, in30.0330.04+0.02 (+0.1%)
Circumference, in94.394.4+0.0
Revs per mile672671-0 (-0.1%)

Fitting 255/55R19 instead of 235/65R18

Within the usual 3% diameter guideline.

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

Cars with 235/65R18

Cars with 255/55R19

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