245/55R19 tire size in inches
A 245/55R19 tire measures
29.6" tall × 9.6" wide
5.31" sidewall on a 19" wheel. 681 revolutions per mile.
245/55R19 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (135 mm), radial construction (R), for a 19 inch wheel.
245/55R19 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 29.61 inches (752 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 9.65 inches (245 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.31 inches (135 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 19 inches |
| Circumference | 93.0 inches (2,363 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 681 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 423 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.0" to 8.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 29.6x9.6R19 |
| Aspect ratio | 55% |
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 245/55R19 on a 19" wheel
These 19" sizes are within 3% of 245/55R19's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/60R19 | 29.63" | 8.86" | +0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 335/40R19 | 29.55" | 13.19" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 205/65R19 | 29.49" | 8.07" | −0.4% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 295/45R19 | 29.45" | 11.61" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 265/50R19 | 29.43" | 10.43" | −0.6% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 305/45R19 | 29.81" | 12.01" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 275/50R19 | 29.83" | 10.83" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 345/40R19 | 29.87" | 13.58" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 325/40R19 | 29.24" | 12.80" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 215/65R19 | 30.00" | 8.46" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 235/55R19 | 29.18" | 9.25" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 255/55R19 | 30.04" | 10.04" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/25R24 | 24" | 29.61" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 265/70R15 | 15" | 29.61" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 305/40R20 | 20" | 29.61" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 295/50R18 | 18" | 29.61" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 285/65R15 | 15" | 29.59" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 275/35R22 | 22" | 29.58" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/60R18 | 18" | 29.57" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/50R20 | 20" | 29.65" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/75R14 | 14" | 29.65" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/65R16 | 16" | 29.56" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 275/40R21 | 21" | 29.66" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 215/80R16 | 16" | 29.54" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 235/55R19narrower: 29.2" × 9.3"
- 255/55R19wider: 30.0" × 10.0"
- 245/50R19lower profile: 28.6" × 9.6"
- 245/60R19taller sidewall: 30.6" × 9.6"
Compare 245/55R19 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 245/55R19 tire?
- A 245/55R19 tire is 29.6 inches tall (752 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.6 inches wide with 5.3 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 245/55R19 mean?
- 245/55R19 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (135 mm), radial construction (R), for a 19 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 245/55R19 tire make?
- About 681 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 93.0 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 245/55R19 tire?
- Roughly 7.0" to 8.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 225/60R19 instead of 245/55R19?
- 225/60R19 is +0.02 inches (+0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.0 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.