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255/35R19 vs 235/40R19

235/40R19 is 1.4% taller (+0.37 in) and 0.79 in narrower than 255/35R19.

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235/40R19 is 1.4% taller than 255/35R19. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

255/35R19235/40R19Change
Diameter26.03″26.40″+0.37″+1.4%
Width10.04″9.25″−0.79″−7.8%
Sidewall3.51″3.70″+0.19″+5.3%
Circumference81.8″82.9″+1.2″+1.4%
Wheel19″19″Same
Revs per mile775764−11
SideTread
255/35R19235/40R19
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.9mph

Real speed on 235/40R19.

Ground clearance+0.19in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−0.39in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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255/35R19 or 235/40R19?

Can I use 235/40R19 instead of 255/35R19?

235/40R19 is 1.4% taller than 255/35R19. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap. Also match or beat the original load index and speed rating, and check that the wheel width suits the new tire.

Will my speedometer be off?

At an indicated 60 mph on 235/40R19 you are really doing 60.9 mph if the speedometer was set up for 255/35R19. Going the other way, 255/35R19 would make it read 59.2 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.19 in (+5 mm) under the axle.

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