Comparison
245/40 R19 vs 255/35 R19
255/35 R19 is a wider variation of 245/40 R19 on the same 19-inch rim, adding 10 mm of tread footprint. This alternative fitment shifts overall diameter slightly from OEM.
Expect a slight but noticeable shift in indicated speed compared to the original tires. Expect a more planted steering feel, at the cost of some of the cushioning a taller sidewall provides. More tread on the ground tends to improve dry grip and stance, with a small fuel-economy and clearance tradeoff. 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 17.5 mm shorter than 245/40 R19, shifting the speedometer by -2.58%.
Current Tire
New Tire
Ground line · scaled comparison
Excellent Fit
Within ±3% — safe for daily driving
Diameter change
-17.5 mm
-2.58%
Speedometer at 100
97.4 km/h
-2.58% error
Ground clearance
-8.8 mm
ride height delta
Sidewall change
-8.8 mm
revs/km: 481.5
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| Metric | 245/40 R19 | 255/35 R19 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 678.6 mm | 661.1 mm | -17.5 mm (-2.58%) |
| Sidewall height | 98.0 mm | 89.3 mm | -8.8 mm |
| Circumference | 2.132 m | 2.077 m | -55.0 mm |
| Revs / km | 469.1 | 481.5 | +12.4 |
| Ground clearance | reference | -8.8 mm | -8.8 mm |
| Speedometer @ 100 km/h | 100.0 km/h | 97.4 km/h | -2.58 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 97.4 km/h after switching to 255/35 R19 — a -2.58% 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 -8.8 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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