305/60R19 tire size in inches

A 305/60R19 tire measures

33.4" tall × 12.0" wide

7.20" sidewall on a 19" wheel. 604 revolutions per mile.

305/60R19 means a tire 305 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (183 mm), radial construction (R), for a 19 inch wheel.

33.4"19" rim7.2"12.0" wide
305/60R19: 33.4 inches tall, 12.0 inches wide, on a 19 inch rim, drawn to scale

305/60R19 specs

Overall diameter (height)33.41 inches (849 mm)
Section width12.01 inches (305 mm)
Sidewall height7.20 inches (183 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter19 inches
Circumference105.0 inches (2,666 mm)
Revolutions per mile604
Revolutions per kilometer375
Approximate rim width8.0" to 9.5"
In inches (flotation style)33.4x12.0R19
Aspect ratio60%

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 305/60R19 on a 19" wheel

These 19" sizes are within 3% of 305/60R19's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
335/55R1933.51"13.19"+0.3%60.2 mphCompare
285/65R1933.59"11.22"+0.5%60.3 mphCompare
275/65R1933.07"10.83"−1.0%59.4 mphCompare
325/55R1933.07"12.80"−1.0%59.4 mphCompare
355/50R1932.98"13.98"−1.3%59.2 mphCompare
295/60R1932.94"11.61"−1.4%59.2 mphCompare
315/60R1933.88"12.40"+1.4%60.8 mphCompare
345/55R1933.94"13.58"+1.6%61.0 mphCompare
295/65R1934.10"11.61"+2.1%61.2 mphCompare
315/55R1932.64"12.40"−2.3%58.6 mphCompare
345/50R1932.58"13.58"−2.5%58.5 mphCompare
265/65R1932.56"10.43"−2.5%58.5 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
275/85R1515"33.41"0.0%Compare
315/50R2121"33.40"0.0%Compare
295/75R1616"33.42"0.0%Compare
325/60R1818"33.35"−0.2%Compare
285/60R2020"33.46"+0.2%Compare
265/55R2222"33.48"+0.2%Compare
285/55R2121"33.34"−0.2%Compare
275/80R1616"33.32"−0.3%Compare
345/35R2424"33.51"+0.3%Compare
325/45R2222"33.52"+0.3%Compare
295/40R2424"33.29"−0.4%Compare
295/70R1717"33.26"−0.4%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 305/60R19 with another size

With 315/60R19 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.8 mph

315/60R19 is +0.47 inches (+1.4%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

305/60R19315/60R19Difference%
Overall diameter33.41"33.88"+0.47"+1.4%
Section width12.01"12.40"+0.39"+3.3%
Sidewall height7.20"7.44"+0.24"+3.3%
Circumference104.96"106.44"+1.48"+1.4%
Revolutions per mile603.7595.2−8.4−1.4%

Questions

How tall is a 305/60R19 tire?
A 305/60R19 tire is 33.4 inches tall (849 mm), calculated from the size. It is 12.0 inches wide with 7.2 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 305/60R19 mean?
305/60R19 means a tire 305 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (183 mm), radial construction (R), for a 19 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 305/60R19 tire make?
About 604 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 105.0 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 305/60R19 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 335/55R19 instead of 305/60R19?
335/55R19 is +0.10 inches (+0.3%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.2 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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