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255/45R19 vs 245/50R19

245/50R19 is 2.2% taller (+0.61 in) and 0.39 in narrower than 255/45R19.

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245/50R19 is 2.2% taller than 255/45R19. That is inside the ±3% most shops treat as a straight swap.

255/45R19245/50R19Change
Diameter28.04″28.65″+0.61″+2.2%
Width10.04″9.65″−0.39″−3.9%
Sidewall4.52″4.82″+0.31″+6.8%
Circumference88.1″90.0″+1.9″+2.2%
Wheel19″19″Same
Revs per mile719704−15
SideTread
255/45R19245/50R19
Speedometer shows 60 mph61.3mph

Real speed on 245/50R19.

Ground clearance+0.31in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side−0.20in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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255/45R19 or 245/50R19?

Can I use 245/50R19 instead of 255/45R19?

245/50R19 is 2.2% taller than 255/45R19. 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 245/50R19 you are really doing 61.3 mph if the speedometer was set up for 255/45R19. Going the other way, 255/45R19 would make it read 58.7 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.31 in (+8 mm) under the axle.

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