255/60R19 vs 265/50R19
New overall diameter
29.43″
was 31.05″
True speed at an indicated 60
56.9 mph
speedometer reads high
Revolutions per mile
685
was 650 · +36
Switching from 255/60R19 to 265/50R19? Everything that changes is below — sidewall, tread width, circumference, revolutions per mile and speedometer error at road speeds.
| Measurement | 255/60R19 | 265/50R19 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 31.05″ | 29.43″ | −1.61″ (−5.2%) |
| Sidewall height | 6.02″ (153.0 mm) | 5.22″ (132.5 mm) | −20.5 mm |
| Tread width | 255 mm | 265 mm | +10 mm |
| Circumference | 97.54″ | 92.47″ | −5.07″ |
| Revs per mile | 650 | 685 | +36 |
| Speedometer error | baseline | −5.2% | reads high |
Diameter overlay
255/60R19 265/50R19
Speedometer check
With 265/50R19 fitted, when the speedometer shows the indicated speed, your actual speed is:
25 mph shown
23.7 mph actual
35 mph shown
33.2 mph actual
45 mph shown
42.7 mph actual
55 mph shown
52.1 mph actual
65 mph shown
61.6 mph actual
75 mph shown
71.1 mph actual
Common questions
- Will 265/50R19 fit instead of 255/60R19?
- Not recommended. A 5.2% diameter change exceeds the 5% rule. Expect significant speedometer error, potential clearance and rubbing issues, and stress on ABS, stability control and drivetrain components. Your speedometer will read higher than your true speed. Overall diameter goes from 31.05″ to 29.43″, a change of −5.2%. 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 265/50R19?
- At an indicated 60 mph you would actually be travelling about 56.9 mph — a −5.2% error. The speedometer reads high, so you are going slower than it shows.
- What is the difference in revolutions per mile between 255/60R19 and 265/50R19?
- 255/60R19 turns roughly 650 revolutions per mile; 265/50R19 turns roughly 685. That is a change of +36 revolutions per mile, which is what shifts odometer and speedometer readings.