315/55R19 tire size in inches

A 315/55R19 tire measures

32.6" tall × 12.4" wide

6.82" sidewall on a 19" wheel. 618 revolutions per mile.

315/55R19 means a tire 315 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (173 mm), radial construction (R), for a 19 inch wheel.

32.6"19" rim6.8"12.4" wide
315/55R19: 32.6 inches tall, 12.4 inches wide, on a 19 inch rim, drawn to scale

315/55R19 specs

Overall diameter (height)32.64 inches (829 mm)
Section width12.40 inches (315 mm)
Sidewall height6.82 inches (173 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter19 inches
Circumference102.5 inches (2,605 mm)
Revolutions per mile618
Revolutions per kilometer384
Approximate rim width9.0" to 10.5"
In inches (flotation style)32.6x12.4R19
Aspect ratio55%

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 315/55R19 on a 19" wheel

These 19" sizes are within 3% of 315/55R19's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
345/50R1932.58"13.58"−0.2%59.9 mphCompare
265/65R1932.56"10.43"−0.2%59.9 mphCompare
285/60R1932.46"11.22"−0.5%59.7 mphCompare
295/60R1932.94"11.61"+0.9%60.5 mphCompare
355/50R1932.98"13.98"+1.0%60.6 mphCompare
275/65R1933.07"10.83"+1.3%60.8 mphCompare
325/55R1933.07"12.80"+1.3%60.8 mphCompare
305/55R1932.21"12.01"−1.3%59.2 mphCompare
335/50R1932.19"13.19"−1.4%59.2 mphCompare
255/65R1932.05"10.04"−1.8%58.9 mphCompare
275/60R1931.99"10.83"−2.0%58.8 mphCompare
305/60R1933.41"12.01"+2.4%61.4 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
265/75R1717"32.65"0.0%Compare
275/40R2424"32.66"+0.1%Compare
295/50R2121"32.61"−0.1%Compare
245/55R2222"32.61"−0.1%Compare
305/65R1717"32.61"−0.1%Compare
265/70R1818"32.61"−0.1%Compare
315/35R2424"32.68"+0.1%Compare
265/80R1616"32.69"+0.2%Compare
285/65R1818"32.59"−0.2%Compare
355/45R2020"32.58"−0.2%Compare
285/70R1717"32.71"+0.2%Compare
335/40R2222"32.55"−0.3%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 315/55R19 with another size

With 325/55R19 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.8 mph

325/55R19 is +0.43 inches (+1.3%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

315/55R19325/55R19Difference%
Overall diameter32.64"33.07"+0.43"+1.3%
Section width12.40"12.80"+0.39"+3.2%
Sidewall height6.82"7.04"+0.22"+3.2%
Circumference102.55"103.91"+1.36"+1.3%
Revolutions per mile617.9609.8−8.1−1.3%

Questions

How tall is a 315/55R19 tire?
A 315/55R19 tire is 32.6 inches tall (829 mm), calculated from the size. It is 12.4 inches wide with 6.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 315/55R19 mean?
315/55R19 means a tire 315 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (173 mm), radial construction (R), for a 19 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 315/55R19 tire make?
About 618 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 102.5 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 315/55R19 tire?
Roughly 9.0" to 10.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 345/50R19 instead of 315/55R19?
345/50R19 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.

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