245/45 R18 vs 255/40 R19

245/45 R18 vs 255/40 R19

255/40 R19 stays within the configured tolerance for 245/45 R18: +1.3% diameter and +1.3% speedometer effect.

Fitment verdict

255/40 R19 stays within the configured tolerance for 245/45 R18: +1.3% diameter and +1.3% speedometer effect.

Metric This size: 245/45 R18 Alternative: 255/40 R19 Difference Verdict
Overall diameter 26.68 in 27.03 in +1.3% Within tolerance
Section width 9.65 in 10.04 in +0.39 in Computed difference
Sidewall height 4.34 in 4.02 in -0.32 in Computed difference
Circumference 83.82 in 84.92 in +1.3% Within tolerance
Speedo 0.0% +1.3% +1.3% Within tolerance

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Looks valid
Looks valid
Units
✓ Within toleranceDiameter +1.3% (+0.35 in) · US (~3%)
  • Within tolerance · Diameter +1.3%.
  • Speedo @ 60: 60 mph60.8 mph.
  • Sidewall -0.32 in · Width +0.39 in.
Diameter+1.3%+0.35 in
Speedo @ 60+1.3%60 mph60.8 mph
Sidewall-0.32 inWidth +0.39 in
How this result is calculated

Computed from nominal tire-size geometry: diameter, circumference and speedometer error. It does not check wheel-arch, suspension or brake clearance.

Methodology
Diameter
26.68 in 27.03 in+0.35 in
Sidewall
4.34 in 4.02 in-0.32 in
Width
9.65 in 10.04 in+0.39 in
Circumference
83.82 in 84.92 in+1.3%
Revs / mile
756 746
Speedo @ 60
60 mph 60.8 mph+1.3%
Δ⌀ +8.9 mm
  • Current245/45 R18
  • New255/40 R19
  • Grounded to the road: the axle rises +0.18 in.

Result report

245/45 R18 255/40 R19 · Within tolerance

Use this size when shopping: 255/40 R19

Use this size when shopping

Geometric estimate. Always verify physical clearance (arches, suspension, brakes) before fitting.

Safe alternative sizes

SizeDiameterSpeedo @ 100Use this
−1″ 205/60R17+0.0%+0.0%
OE 245/45R18+0.0%+0.0%
+1″ 195/50R19-0.0%-0.0%
+2″ 155/55R20+0.1%+0.1%

245/45 R18 · 255/40 R19 · Methodology

Last reviewed: 2026-06-28
What changed
  • Reviewed deterministic geometry, load/speed references, sitemap inclusion and localized page shell.