Comparison

245/35 R19 vs 255/35 R19

On the same 19-inch wheel, 255/35 R19 grows the section width by 10 mm versus 245/35 R19. This sizing approach keeps overall diameter very close to stock. More tread on the ground tends to improve dry grip and stance, with a small fuel-economy and clearance tradeoff.

Speedometer drift stays small enough that most drivers won't notice it day to day. Diameter change stays inside the conservative ±3% safety window — an OEM-safe fitment on most vehicles.

TakeReasonable performance-leaning swap as long as fender and suspension clearance check out.

Quick math: 255/35 R19 is 7.0 mm taller than 245/35 R19, shifting the speedometer by +1.07%.

Current Tire

245/35R19

New Tire

255/35R19
245/35 R19
255/35 R19

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Excellent Fit

Within ±3% — safe for daily driving

Diameter change

+7.0 mm

1.07%

Speedometer at 100

101.1 km/h

+1.07% error

Ground clearance

+3.5 mm

ride height delta

Sidewall change

+3.5 mm

revs/km: 481.5

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Detailed comparison

Metric245/35 R19255/35 R19Difference
Overall diameter654.1 mm661.1 mm+7.0 mm (+1.07%)
Sidewall height85.8 mm89.3 mm+3.5 mm
Circumference2.055 m2.077 m+22.0 mm
Revs / km486.6481.5-5.2
Ground clearancereference+3.5 mm+3.5 mm
Speedometer @ 100 km/h100.0 km/h101.1 km/h+1.07 km/h

Verdict: excellent

Within ±3% — speedometer, ABS and traction control should behave normally.

Speedometer impact

At a true 100 km/h, your dashboard will read 101.1 km/h after switching to 255/35 R19 — a +1.07% offset. Use the speedometer error calculator to recheck for other indicated speeds, and the speedometer error guide for the full background.

Ground clearance change

The new tire's half-diameter changes ride height by +3.5 mm. Small differences are absorbed by suspension travel, but anything beyond ±10 mm can affect headlight aim, fender clearance and bump-stop margin. See the plus-sizing guide before committing.

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