Tire Size Box

235/50R19 vs 235/55R19

235/55R19 compared with 235/50R19

+3.3% diameter, 0.0" width

235/55R19 is 29.18" tall vs 28.25". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

28.3"19" rim4.6"9.3" wide
235/50R19 (solid) compared with 235/55R19 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 235/55R19 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.0 mph

235/55R19 is +0.93 inches (+3.3%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

235/50R19235/55R19Difference%
Overall diameter28.25"29.18"+0.93"+3.3%
Section width9.25"9.25"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height4.63"5.09"+0.46"+10.0%
Circumference88.76"91.66"+2.91"+3.3%
Revolutions per mile713.9691.2−22.6−3.2%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 235/50R19 and you fit 235/55R19, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph20.7 mph+0.7 mph
30 mph31.0 mph+1.0 mph
40 mph41.3 mph+1.3 mph
50 mph51.6 mph+1.6 mph
60 mph62.0 mph+2.0 mph
65 mph67.1 mph+2.1 mph
70 mph72.3 mph+2.3 mph
75 mph77.5 mph+2.5 mph
80 mph82.6 mph+2.6 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 235/50R19 or 235/55R19?
235/55R19 is taller by 0.93 inches (29.18" vs 28.25"). 235/50R19 is the same width.
Can I replace 235/50R19 with 235/55R19?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +3.3%, more than the 3% most shops and makers allow. It will throw off the speedometer and may affect ABS, stability control and clearance.
How much will 235/55R19 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 235/55R19 fitted (calibrated for 235/50R19), your real speed is 62.0 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 3.3%.
Will 235/55R19 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.46 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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