285/50R19 tire size in inches
A 285/50R19 tire measures
30.2" tall × 11.2" wide
5.61" sidewall on a 19" wheel. 667 revolutions per mile.
285/50R19 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (143 mm), radial construction (R), for a 19 inch wheel.
285/50R19 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 30.22 inches (768 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 11.22 inches (285 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.61 inches (143 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 19 inches |
| Circumference | 94.9 inches (2,411 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 667 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 415 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.0" to 9.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 30.2x11.2R19 |
| Aspect ratio | 50% |
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 285/50R19 on a 19" wheel
These 19" sizes are within 3% of 285/50R19's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 355/40R19 | 30.18" | 13.98" | −0.1% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 315/45R19 | 30.16" | 12.40" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 235/60R19 | 30.10" | 9.25" | −0.4% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 255/55R19 | 30.04" | 10.04" | −0.6% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 215/65R19 | 30.00" | 8.46" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 265/55R19 | 30.48" | 10.43" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 225/65R19 | 30.52" | 8.86" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 325/45R19 | 30.52" | 12.80" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 345/40R19 | 29.87" | 13.58" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 245/60R19 | 30.57" | 9.65" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 275/50R19 | 29.83" | 10.83" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 295/50R19 | 30.61" | 11.61" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305/55R17 | 17" | 30.21" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 335/35R21 | 21" | 30.23" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 325/40R20 | 20" | 30.24" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 315/25R24 | 24" | 30.20" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/50R21 | 21" | 30.25" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/30R24 | 24" | 30.26" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 235/55R20 | 20" | 30.18" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 225/80R16 | 16" | 30.17" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 215/60R20 | 20" | 30.16" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 275/70R15 | 15" | 30.16" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 225/75R17 | 17" | 30.29" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 345/30R22 | 22" | 30.15" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 275/50R19narrower: 29.8" × 10.8"
- 295/50R19wider: 30.6" × 11.6"
- 285/45R19lower profile: 29.1" × 11.2"
- 285/55R19taller sidewall: 31.3" × 11.2"
Compare 285/50R19 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 285/50R19 tire?
- A 285/50R19 tire is 30.2 inches tall (768 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.2 inches wide with 5.6 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 285/50R19 mean?
- 285/50R19 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (143 mm), radial construction (R), for a 19 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 285/50R19 tire make?
- About 667 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 94.9 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 285/50R19 tire?
- Roughly 8.0" to 9.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 355/40R19 instead of 285/50R19?
- 355/40R19 is −0.04 inches (−0.1%) 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.