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255/50R19 vs 285/45R19

285/45R19 is 0.2% taller (+0.06 in) and 1.18 in wider than 255/50R19.

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285/45R19 is 0.2% taller than 255/50R19. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

255/50R19285/45R19Change
Diameter29.04″29.10″+0.06″+0.2%
Width10.04″11.22″+1.18″+11.8%
Sidewall5.02″5.05″+0.03″+0.6%
Circumference91.2″91.4″+0.2″+0.2%
Wheel19″19″Same
Revs per mile695693−1
SideTread
255/50R19285/45R19
Speedometer shows 60 mph60.1mph

Real speed on 285/45R19.

Ground clearance+0.03in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.59in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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255/50R19 or 285/45R19?

Can I use 285/45R19 instead of 255/50R19?

285/45R19 is 0.2% taller than 255/50R19. 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 285/45R19 you are really doing 60.1 mph if the speedometer was set up for 255/50R19. Going the other way, 255/50R19 would make it read 59.9 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.03 in (+1 mm) under the axle.

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