Comparison
245/40 R18 vs 245/40 R19
245/40 R19 is a plus-1 alternative to 245/40 R18 — the bigger wheel shows through a thinner sidewall. This setup moves rolling diameter well outside the usual OEM tolerance. Many drivers pick this direction primarily for appearance — the bigger rim simply looks more aggressive.
The speedometer error is noticeable and may warrant a recalibration if you rely on indicated speed. The 3–5% diameter gap puts this in caution territory: doable on many cars, but verify clearance and consider recalibration.
TakeA solid pick for drivers chasing a more aggressive stance without abandoning OEM rolling diameter.
Quick math: 245/40 R19 is 25.4 mm taller than 245/40 R18, shifting the speedometer by +3.89%.
Current Tire
New Tire
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Slight Difference
Within ±5% — usable, recalibration recommended
Diameter change
+25.4 mm
3.89%
Speedometer at 100
103.9 km/h
+3.89% error
Ground clearance
+12.7 mm
ride height delta
Sidewall change
0.0 mm
revs/km: 469.1
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/compare/245-40-r18-vs-245-40-r19Detailed comparison
| Metric | 245/40 R18 | 245/40 R19 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 653.2 mm | 678.6 mm | +25.4 mm (+3.89%) |
| Sidewall height | 98.0 mm | 98.0 mm | 0.0 mm |
| Circumference | 2.052 m | 2.132 m | +79.8 mm |
| Revs / km | 487.3 | 469.1 | -18.2 |
| Ground clearance | reference | +12.7 mm | +12.7 mm |
| Speedometer @ 100 km/h | 100.0 km/h | 103.9 km/h | +3.89 km/h |
Verdict: warning
Between 3% and 5% — noticeable speedometer drift; recalibration may be advisable.
Speedometer impact
At a true 100 km/h, your dashboard will read 103.9 km/h after switching to 245/40 R19 — a +3.89% 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 +12.7 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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