215/65R19 tire size in inches
A 215/65R19 tire measures
30.0" tall × 8.5" wide
5.50" sidewall on a 19" wheel. 672 revolutions per mile.
215/65R19 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (140 mm), radial construction (R), for a 19 inch wheel.
215/65R19 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 30.00 inches (762 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46 inches (215 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.50 inches (140 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 19 inches |
| Circumference | 94.3 inches (2,394 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 672 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 418 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.5" to 7.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 30.0x8.5R19 |
| Aspect ratio | 65% |
Calculated from the size. Real tires differ by brand, model and tread depth, typically by a few tenths of an inch.
Sizes that can replace 215/65R19 on a 19" wheel
These 19" sizes are within 3% of 215/65R19's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/55R19 | 30.04" | 10.04" | +0.1% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 235/60R19 | 30.10" | 9.25" | +0.3% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 345/40R19 | 29.87" | 13.58" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 315/45R19 | 30.16" | 12.40" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 275/50R19 | 29.83" | 10.83" | −0.6% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 355/40R19 | 30.18" | 13.98" | +0.6% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 305/45R19 | 29.81" | 12.01" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 285/50R19 | 30.22" | 11.22" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 225/60R19 | 29.63" | 8.86" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 245/55R19 | 29.61" | 9.65" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 335/40R19 | 29.55" | 13.19" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 265/55R19 | 30.48" | 10.43" | +1.6% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305/25R24 | 24" | 30.00" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 30x9.50R15 | 15" | 30.00" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 305/50R18 | 18" | 30.01" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 275/60R17 | 17" | 29.99" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/30R24 | 24" | 30.02" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 235/65R18 | 18" | 30.03" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/40R22 | 22" | 30.03" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 285/40R21 | 21" | 29.98" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/45R21 | 21" | 30.04" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/50R20 | 20" | 30.04" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/60R18 | 18" | 30.05" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 325/35R21 | 21" | 29.96" | −0.2% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 215/65R19 tire?
- A 215/65R19 tire is 30.0 inches tall (762 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.5 inches wide with 5.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 215/65R19 mean?
- 215/65R19 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (140 mm), radial construction (R), for a 19 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 215/65R19 tire make?
- About 672 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 94.3 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 215/65R19 tire?
- Roughly 5.5" to 7.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 255/55R19 instead of 215/65R19?
- 255/55R19 is +0.04 inches (+0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.1 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.