245/70R17 vs 265/55R19
New overall diameter
30.48″
was 30.50″
True speed at an indicated 60
59.9 mph
speedometer reads high
Revolutions per mile
662
was 661 · +1
Switching from 245/70R17 to 265/55R19? Everything that changes is below — sidewall, tread width, circumference, revolutions per mile and speedometer error at road speeds.
| Measurement | 245/70R17 | 265/55R19 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 30.50″ | 30.48″ | −0.03″ (−0.1%) |
| Sidewall height | 6.75″ (171.5 mm) | 5.74″ (145.8 mm) | −25.8 mm |
| Tread width | 245 mm | 265 mm | +20 mm |
| Circumference | 95.83″ | 95.74″ | −0.09″ |
| Revs per mile | 661 | 662 | +1 |
| Speedometer error | baseline | −0.1% | reads high |
Diameter overlay
245/70R17 265/55R19
Speedometer check
With 265/55R19 fitted, when the speedometer shows the indicated speed, your actual speed is:
25 mph shown
25.0 mph actual
35 mph shown
35.0 mph actual
45 mph shown
45.0 mph actual
55 mph shown
55.0 mph actual
65 mph shown
64.9 mph actual
75 mph shown
74.9 mph actual
Common questions
- Will 265/55R19 fit instead of 245/70R17?
- Good fit. Within the 3% rule — overall diameter changes only 0.1%. Speedometer calibration, ABS, traction control and gearing all stay in their intended range. Your speedometer will read higher than your true speed. Overall diameter goes from 30.50″ to 30.48″, a change of −0.1%. As a rule of thumb, under 3% is safe, 3–5% needs a clearance check, and over 5% is not recommended.
- How far off will my speedometer read on 265/55R19?
- At an indicated 60 mph you would actually be travelling about 59.9 mph — a −0.1% error. The speedometer reads high, so you are going slower than it shows.
- What is the difference in revolutions per mile between 245/70R17 and 265/55R19?
- 245/70R17 turns roughly 661 revolutions per mile; 265/55R19 turns roughly 662. That is a change of +1 revolutions per mile, which is what shifts odometer and speedometer readings.