265/55R19 vs 245/55R20
245/55R20 is 0.13 in (3.4 mm) taller than 265/55R19, a +0.44% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 265/55R19, an indicated 60 mph is 60.3 mph on 245/55R20.
Is this a safe swap?
Diameter difference +0.44%: under 1%
By overall diameter alone, 245/55R20 is a near match for 265/55R19; the speedometer changes by less than 1%. This check uses diameter only. It does not assess load index, speed rating, wheel width or clearance.
| Measurement | 265/55R19 | 245/55R20 | Difference | % diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 30.48 in (774.1 mm) | 30.61 in (777.5 mm) | +0.13 in (+3.4 mm) | +0.44% |
| Sidewall height | 5.74 in (145.8 mm) | 5.31 in (134.8 mm) | −0.43 in (−11.0 mm) | −7.55% |
| Section width | 10.43 in (265.0 mm) | 9.65 in (245.0 mm) | −0.79 in (−20.0 mm) | −7.55% |
| Circumference | 95.74 in (2,431.9 mm) | 96.16 in (2,442.6 mm) | +0.42 in (+10.7 mm) | +0.44% |
| Revolutions per mile | 662 | 659 | −3 | −0.44% |
| Indicated | Actual on 265/55R19 | Actual on 245/55R20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 30.0 mph | 30.1 mph | +0.1 mph |
| 60 mph | 60.0 mph | 60.3 mph | +0.3 mph |
| 75 mph | 75.0 mph | 75.3 mph | +0.3 mph |
Ride-height change: 245/55R20 raises the vehicle by 0.07 in (1.7 mm) at the axle (half the +3.4 mm diameter difference).
245/55R20 is 0.13 in taller than 265/55R19 and 20 mm narrower, a 0.44% difference in overall diameter.
With the speedometer calibrated for 265/55R19, an indicated 60 mph is actually 60.3 mph on 245/55R20, and revolutions per mile change from 662 to 659.
245/55R20 mounts on a 20-inch wheel, a plus-1 fitment from the 19-inch wheel of 265/55R19.
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Source: Calculated from standard tire geometry formulas. Verified . How these numbers are calculated.