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Tire Size Comparison

265/30R19 vs 235/45R18

Switching from 265/30R19 to 235/45R18 changes overall diameter by +4.22% (25.26 in → 26.33 in).

+4.22%Borderline — noticeable speedometer/odometer error

Speedometer error

With a speedometer calibrated to 265/30R19, fitting 235/45R18 makes it read as follows:

Speedo showsTrue speedSpeedo showsTrue speed
40 km/h41.7 km/h25 mph26 mph
60 km/h62.5 km/h37 mph39 mph
80 km/h83.4 km/h50 mph52 mph
100 km/h104.2 km/h62 mph65 mph
120 km/h125.1 km/h75 mph78 mph

Full comparison

265/30R19
Overall diameter641.6 mm · 25.26 in
Section width265 mm · 10.43 in
Sidewall height79.5 mm · 3.13 in
Circumference2015.6 mm · 79.4 in
Revolutions per mile798
Revolutions per km496
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
+4.22%Borderline — noticeable speedometer/odometer error
25.326.3
Original
Overall diameter641.6 mm · 25.26 in
Sidewall height79.5 mm
Circumference2,015.6 mm
Revolutions / mile798.4
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 +4.22%. 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/h41.7 km/h25 mph26 mph
60 km/h62.5 km/h37 mph39 mph
80 km/h83.4 km/h50 mph52 mph
100 km/h104.2 km/h62 mph65 mph
120 km/h125.1 km/h75 mph78 mph

See individual specs: 265/30R19 · 235/45R18. A change this size can affect ABS/speed calibration — see wheel-speed codes if a light appears.