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Tire Size Comparison

235/35R19 vs 235/45R18

Switching from 235/35R19 to 235/45R18 changes overall diameter by +3.34% (25.48 in → 26.33 in).

+3.34%Borderline — noticeable speedometer/odometer error

Speedometer error

With a speedometer calibrated to 235/35R19, fitting 235/45R18 makes it read as follows:

Speedo showsTrue speedSpeedo showsTrue speed
40 km/h41.3 km/h25 mph26 mph
60 km/h62.0 km/h37 mph39 mph
80 km/h82.7 km/h50 mph51 mph
100 km/h103.3 km/h62 mph64 mph
120 km/h124.0 km/h75 mph77 mph

Full comparison

235/35R19
Overall diameter647.1 mm · 25.48 in
Section width235 mm · 9.25 in
Sidewall height82.3 mm · 3.24 in
Circumference2032.9 mm · 80.0 in
Revolutions per mile792
Revolutions per km492
235/45R18
Overall diameter668.7 mm · 26.33 in
Section width235 mm · 9.25 in
Sidewall height105.8 mm · 4.16 in
Circumference2100.8 mm · 82.7 in
Revolutions per mile766
Revolutions per km476
Original tire
New tire
+3.34%Borderline — noticeable speedometer/odometer error
25.526.3
Original
Overall diameter647.1 mm · 25.48 in
Sidewall height82.3 mm
Circumference2,032.9 mm
Revolutions / mile791.6
New
Overall diameter668.7 mm · 26.33 in
Sidewall height105.8 mm
Circumference2,100.8 mm
Revolutions / mile766.1
Speedometer & odometer error

The new tire changes overall diameter by +3.34%. With a speedometer calibrated to the original tire, that same percentage is how far the speedometer and odometer read off — a taller tire means your true speed is higher than indicated and the odometer under-counts distance.

Speedo showsTrue speedSpeedo showsTrue speed
40 km/h41.3 km/h25 mph26 mph
60 km/h62 km/h37 mph39 mph
80 km/h82.7 km/h50 mph51 mph
100 km/h103.3 km/h62 mph64 mph
120 km/h124 km/h75 mph77 mph

See individual specs: 235/35R19 · 235/45R18. A change this size can affect ABS/speed calibration — see wheel-speed codes if a light appears.