265/80R19.5 vs 285/70R19.5
Going from one to the other changes the overall height by -2.7 %. That is inside the 3% band, so it fits and the speedometer stays close.
Side by side
| Measure | 265/80R19.5 | 285/70R19.5 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall height | 36.2" | 35.2" | -2.7 % |
| Sidewall | 8.35" | 7.85" | -5.9 % |
| Section width | 265 mm | 285 mm | +7.5 % |
| Circumference | 113.7" | 110.6" | -2.7 % |
| Revs per mile | 557 | 573 | +2.7 % |
| Axle height | 18.10" | 17.60" | -12.5 mm |
| Approved rim width | 7.5–9.5" | 8–10.5" | overlap 8–9.5" |
Both are approved on a rim 8" to 9.5" wide. If yours is in that band, this is a tire change and nothing else.
What the speedometer will say
Calibrated for 265/80R19.5. Fit 285/70R19.5 and the needle stops telling the truth.
| Needle says | You are doing | Out by |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 29.2 mph | -0.8 |
| 50 mph | 48.6 mph | -1.4 |
| 70 mph | 68.1 mph | -1.9 |
| 90 mph | 87.6 mph | -2.4 |
The odometer drifts with it. Ten thousand miles on the dial are really 9,728 on the road, so it over-counts by 272. At a true 70 mph the first turns 650 times a minute, the second 668.
What drivers reported
Nobody has filed a complaint naming 265/80R19.5. 285/70R19.5 carries 1.