255/45R19 tire size in inches
A 255/45R19 tire measures
28.0" tall × 10.0" wide
4.52" sidewall on a 19" wheel. 719 revolutions per mile.
255/45R19 means a tire 255 mm wide, with sidewalls 45% as tall as the tire is wide (115 mm), radial construction (R), for a 19 inch wheel.
255/45R19 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 28.04 inches (712 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.04 inches (255 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.52 inches (115 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 19 inches |
| Circumference | 88.1 inches (2,237 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 719 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 447 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.5" to 10.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 28.0x10.0R19 |
| Aspect ratio | 45% |
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 255/45R19 on a 19" wheel
These 19" sizes are within 3% of 255/45R19's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/40R19 | 27.98" | 11.22" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 325/35R19 | 27.96" | 12.80" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 205/55R19 | 27.88" | 8.07" | −0.6% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 225/50R19 | 27.86" | 8.86" | −0.6% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 335/35R19 | 28.23" | 13.19" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 235/50R19 | 28.25" | 9.25" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 295/40R19 | 28.29" | 11.61" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 215/55R19 | 28.31" | 8.46" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 245/45R19 | 27.68" | 9.65" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 315/35R19 | 27.68" | 12.40" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 265/45R19 | 28.39" | 10.43" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 275/40R19 | 27.66" | 10.83" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/50R18 | 18" | 28.04" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/40R20 | 20" | 28.03" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 235/65R16 | 16" | 28.03" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/35R21 | 21" | 28.03" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/55R17 | 17" | 28.04" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/30R22 | 22" | 28.02" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/60R16 | 16" | 28.05" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 195/85R15 | 15" | 28.05" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/65R15 | 15" | 28.05" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/70R14 | 14" | 28.06" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 225/85R13 | 13" | 28.06" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 215/65R17 | 17" | 28.00" | −0.1% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 245/45R19narrower: 27.7" × 9.6"
- 265/45R19wider: 28.4" × 10.4"
- 255/40R19lower profile: 27.0" × 10.0"
- 255/50R19taller sidewall: 29.0" × 10.0"
Compare 255/45R19 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 255/45R19 tire?
- A 255/45R19 tire is 28.0 inches tall (712 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.0 inches wide with 4.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 255/45R19 mean?
- 255/45R19 means a tire 255 mm wide, with sidewalls 45% as tall as the tire is wide (115 mm), radial construction (R), for a 19 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 255/45R19 tire make?
- About 719 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 88.1 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 255/45R19 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 285/40R19 instead of 255/45R19?
- 285/40R19 is −0.06 inches (−0.2%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.9 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.