255/30R19 tire size in inches

A 255/30R19 tire measures

25.0" tall × 10.0" wide

3.01" sidewall on a 19" wheel. 806 revolutions per mile.

255/30R19 means a tire 255 mm wide, with sidewalls 30% as tall as the tire is wide (77 mm), radial construction (R), for a 19 inch wheel.

25.0"19" rim3.0"10.0" wide
255/30R19: 25.0 inches tall, 10.0 inches wide, on a 19 inch rim, drawn to scale

255/30R19 specs

Overall diameter (height)25.02 inches (636 mm)
Section width10.04 inches (255 mm)
Sidewall height3.01 inches (77 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter19 inches
Circumference78.6 inches (1,997 mm)
Revolutions per mile806
Revolutions per kilometer501
Approximate rim width8.5" to 10.0"
In inches (flotation style)25.0x10.0R19
Aspect ratio30%

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 255/30R19 on a 19" wheel

These 19" sizes are within 3% of 255/30R19's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
305/25R1925.00"12.01"−0.1%60.0 mphCompare
215/35R1924.93"8.46"−0.4%59.8 mphCompare
225/35R1925.20"8.86"+0.7%60.4 mphCompare
315/25R1925.20"12.40"+0.7%60.4 mphCompare
295/25R1924.81"11.61"−0.9%59.5 mphCompare
265/30R1925.26"10.43"+0.9%60.6 mphCompare
245/30R1924.79"9.65"−0.9%59.4 mphCompare
205/35R1924.65"8.07"−1.5%59.1 mphCompare
325/25R1925.40"12.80"+1.5%60.9 mphCompare
285/25R1924.61"11.22"−1.7%59.0 mphCompare
205/40R1925.46"8.07"+1.7%61.0 mphCompare
235/35R1925.48"9.25"+1.8%61.1 mphCompare

Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
175/80R1414"25.02"0.0%Compare
235/65R1313"25.03"0.0%Compare
255/35R1818"25.03"0.0%Compare
255/25R2020"25.02"0.0%Compare
255/40R1717"25.03"0.0%Compare
255/45R1616"25.04"0.0%Compare
185/55R1717"25.01"0.0%Compare
255/50R1515"25.04"+0.1%Compare
165/85R1414"25.04"+0.1%Compare
255/55R1414"25.04"+0.1%Compare
215/65R1414"25.00"−0.1%Compare
195/65R1515"24.98"−0.2%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 255/30R19 with another size

With 265/30R19 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.6 mph

265/30R19 is +0.24 inches (+0.9%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

255/30R19265/30R19Difference%
Overall diameter25.02"25.26"+0.24"+0.9%
Section width10.04"10.43"+0.39"+3.9%
Sidewall height3.01"3.13"+0.12"+3.9%
Circumference78.61"79.36"+0.74"+0.9%
Revolutions per mile806.0798.4−7.5−0.9%

Questions

How tall is a 255/30R19 tire?
A 255/30R19 tire is 25.0 inches tall (636 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.0 inches wide with 3.0 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 255/30R19 mean?
255/30R19 means a tire 255 mm wide, with sidewalls 30% as tall as the tire is wide (77 mm), radial construction (R), for a 19 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 255/30R19 tire make?
About 806 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 78.6 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 255/30R19 tire?
Roughly 8.5" to 10.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 305/25R19 instead of 255/30R19?
305/25R19 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.

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