195/50R19 in inches

A 195/50R19 tire is 26.7″ tall and 7.7″ wide, and fits a 19″ wheel. In inches it is written 26.7×7.7R19.

Diameter26.68″

Width7.68″

Sidewall3.84″

Drawn to scale. Nominal dimensions calculated from the size code.

Manufacturer data

How tall 195/50R19 tires really are

Heights published by Michelin for all 3 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 25.9″ under load (below).

Real 195/50R19 tires measure 26.70–26.73″, against 26.68″ from the size code. Every one runs taller than the size code.

Height under load25.9″

Published revs per mile (778) mean the tire rolls like a 25.9″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.

Weight spread19.5–22.9 lb

The lightest (Michelin Primacy All Season, SL) is 3.4 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (Michelin X-Ice Snow+, XL).

3 tires in 195/50R19

Sort by the spec you care about.

	Load					Revs/mi	Source
Michelin Primacy All SeasonTouring	SL · 88H	26.70	19.5	8.5	1,235	778	Spec page
Michelin X-Ice SnowWinter	SL · 88H	26.73	22.3	10.5	1,235	778	Spec page
Michelin X-Ice Snow+Winter	XL · 92H	26.73	22.9	10.5	1,389	778	Spec page

Is 195/50R19 a 27-inch tire?

≈27″

Yes. The size code works out to 26.68″, and the 3 tires here publish 26.70–26.73″, so people call it a 27.

All 27-inch tire sizes, on every wheel size.

Compare with nearby sizes

Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.

Size	Diameter ″	vs 195/50R19	Difference
265/35R19	26.30	-0.37″	-1.4%
235/40R19	26.40	-0.28″	-1.0%
315/30R19	26.44	-0.24″	-0.9%
275/35R19	26.58	-0.10″	-0.4%
325/30R19	26.68	0.00″	0.0%
245/40R19	26.72	+0.04″	+0.1%
285/35R19	26.85	+0.18″	+0.7%
225/45R19	26.97	+0.30″	+1.1%
255/40R19	27.03	+0.35″	+1.3%
295/35R19	27.13	+0.45″	+1.7%

How to read 195/50R19

How to read any tire size

How 195/50R19 88H is printed on the sidewall. It's the most common code among the 3 tires here (2 of them); tires in this size come in other load and speed ratings too.

1195Section width

195 mm across the widest point, or 7.68 inches. Every 195 size

250Aspect ratio

A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 50% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 97.5 mm or 3.84 inches.

3RConstruction

Radial construction.

419Wheel diameter

Mounts on a 19-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 5.5″ to 7.0″.

588Load index

Each tire carries up to 1,235 lb (560 kg) at its maximum pressure.

6HSpeed rating

Rated for up to 130 mph sustained.

Specification	Inches	Metric
Overall diameter	26.68	678 mm
Section width	7.68	195 mm
Sidewall height	3.84	97.5 mm
Circumference	83.8	2,129 mm
Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded)	756.0	470 per km
Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers)	778	483 per km
Approved wheel width	5.5–7.0	140–178 mm

Speedometer error after switching to 195/50R19

Your actual speed– mph

Questions about 195/50R19

What is 195/50R19 in inches?

26.68 inches tall, 7.68 inches wide, on a 19-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 26.7×7.7R19.

How much does a 195/50R19 tire weigh?

Between 19.5 lb and 22.9 lb for the 3 tires listed here. The lightest is the Michelin Primacy All Season (SL); the heaviest is the Michelin X-Ice Snow+ (XL).

What wheel width do I need for 195/50R19?

Manufacturers approve 5.5–7.0″ wide wheels for this size.

How many revolutions per mile does a 195/50R19 make?

Published figures run 778 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 756.0, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.

How much taller is 195/50R19 than 275/35R19?

0.10 inches taller on paper (26.68″ vs 26.58″), which raises the axle about 0.05″. Your speedometer will read about 0.4% slow.