255/40 R19 vs 235/50 R18

255/40 R19 vs 235/50 R18

235/50 R18 stays within the configured tolerance for 255/40 R19: +0.8% diameter and +0.8% speedometer effect.

Fitment verdict

235/50 R18 stays within the configured tolerance for 255/40 R19: +0.8% diameter and +0.8% speedometer effect.

Metric This size: 255/40 R19 Alternative: 235/50 R18 Difference Verdict
Overall diameter 27.03 in 27.25 in +0.8% Within tolerance
Section width 10.04 in 9.25 in -0.79 in Computed difference
Sidewall height 4.02 in 4.63 in +0.61 in Computed difference
Circumference 84.92 in 85.61 in +0.8% Within tolerance
Speedo 0.0% +0.8% +0.8% Within tolerance

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Looks valid
Looks valid
Units
✓ Within toleranceDiameter +0.8% (+0.22 in) · US (~3%)
  • Within tolerance · Diameter +0.8%.
  • Speedo @ 60: 60 mph60.5 mph.
  • Sidewall +0.61 in · Width -0.79 in.
Diameter+0.8%+0.22 in
Speedo @ 60+0.8%60 mph60.5 mph
Sidewall+0.61 inWidth -0.79 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
27.03 in 27.25 in+0.22 in
Sidewall
4.02 in 4.63 in+0.61 in
Width
10.04 in 9.25 in-0.79 in
Circumference
84.92 in 85.61 in+0.8%
Revs / mile
746 740
Speedo @ 60
60 mph 60.5 mph+0.8%
Δ⌀ +5.6 mm
  • Current255/40 R19
  • New235/50 R18
  • Grounded to the road: the axle rises +0.11 in.

Result report

255/40 R19 235/50 R18 · Within tolerance

Use this size when shopping: 235/50 R18

Use this size when shopping

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

Safe alternative sizes

SizeDiameterSpeedo @ 100Use this
−1″ 255/45R18+0.0%+0.0%
OE 255/40R19+0.0%+0.0%
+1″ 255/35R20-0.0%-0.0%
+2″ 255/30R21-0.0%-0.0%

255/40 R19 · 235/50 R18 · Methodology

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