TireSizeCheck

265/35R20 vs 245/40R19

Fitment assessment

Fitment not determined

Diameter change

−2.1%

Overall diameter changes 2.1%; section width changes -20 mm. Diameter comparison alone cannot confirm fitment. Verify the vehicle maker's approved rim width, tire load and speed ratings, and clearance at full steering lock and suspension compression. Confirm any possible ABS, traction-control, speedometer, and drivetrain effects with the vehicle maker or a qualified tire professional.

New overall diameter

26.72″

was 27.30″

True speed at an indicated 60

58.7 mph

your speedo reads high

Revolutions per mile

755

was 739, +16

Measurement 265/35R20 245/40R19 Change
Overall diameter 27.30″ 26.72″ −0.59″ (−2.1%)
Sidewall height 3.65″ (92.8 mm) 3.86″ (98.0 mm) +5.3 mm
Tread width 265 mm 245 mm −20 mm
Circumference 85.78″ 83.93″ −1.84″
Revs per mile 739 755 +16
Speedometer error baseline −2.1% reads high

Diameter overlay

265/35R20 245/40R19

Speedometer check

With 245/40R19 fitted, when the speedometer shows the indicated speed, your actual speed is:

25 mph shown

24.5 mph actual

35 mph shown

34.2 mph actual

45 mph shown

44.0 mph actual

55 mph shown

53.8 mph actual

65 mph shown

63.6 mph actual

75 mph shown

73.4 mph actual

Common questions

Will 245/40R19 fit instead of 265/35R20?
Overall diameter changes 2.1%; section width changes -20 mm. Diameter comparison alone cannot confirm fitment. Verify the vehicle maker's approved rim width, tire load and speed ratings, and clearance at full steering lock and suspension compression. Confirm any possible ABS, traction-control, speedometer, and drivetrain effects with the vehicle maker or a qualified tire professional. Overall diameter goes from 27.30″ to 26.72″, a change of −2.1%. The rule of thumb most shops use: under 3% is fine, 3 to 5% needs a clearance check, over 5% needs recalibration.
How far off will my speedometer read on 245/40R19?
At an indicated 60 mph you are really doing about 58.7 mph, a −2.1% error. The speedometer reads high, so you are going slower than it shows.
What is the difference in revolutions per mile between 265/35R20 and 245/40R19?
265/35R20 turns about 739 times per mile and 245/40R19 turns about 755, a difference of +16. Your speedometer and odometer both count rotations, so this number is what throws them off.