235/35R19 in inches

A 235/35R19 tire is 25.5″ tall and 9.3″ wide, and fits a 19″ wheel. In inches it is written 25.5×9.3R19.

Diameter25.48″

Width9.25″

Sidewall3.24″

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

Manufacturer data

How tall 235/35R19 tires really are

Heights published by BFGoodrich, General, Michelin and Toyo for all 17 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 24.7″ under load (below).

Real 235/35R19 tires measure 25.47–25.50″, against 25.48″ from the size code. They run both taller and shorter than the size code.

Height under load24.7″

Published revs per mile (815–817) mean the tire rolls like a 24.7″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.

Weight spread21.2–25.1 lb

The lightest (General G-MAX RS, XL) is 3.9 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (Toyo Proxes R888R, XL).

17 tires in 235/35R19

Sort by the spec you care about.

	Load					Revs/mi	Source
General G-MAX RSPerformance	XL · 91Y	25.50	21.2	10.0	1,356	815	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2Performance	XL · 91(Y)	25.50	21.5	7.2	1,356	817	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SPerformance	XL · 91(Y)	25.50	21.9	9.5	1,356	817	Spec page
Toyo Proxes RPerformance	SL · 87W	25.50	22.0	3.7	1,201	816	Spec page
General G-MAX AS07Performance	XL · 91Y	25.50	22.1	10.0	1,356	815	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2Performance	XL · 91(Y)	25.50	22.1	9.0	1,356	817	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4Winter	XL · 91V	25.47	22.2	10.5	1,356	817	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 ConnectPerformance	XL · 91(Y)	25.50	22.2	7.2	1,356	817	Spec page
Toyo Proxes Sport 2Performance	XL · 91(Y)	25.50	22.3	8.9	1,356	816	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4Performance	XL · 91Y	25.50	22.6	10.0	1,356	817	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 5Performance	XL · 91(Y)	25.50	22.8	9.0	1,356	817	Spec page
Toyo Extensa HP IIPerformance	XL · 91W	25.47	22.9	9.4	1,356	816	Spec page
Toyo Proxes RRPerformance	SL	25.47	23.1	3.6	1,201	816	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SPerformance	XL · 91(Y)	25.50	23.2	9.5	1,356	817	Spec page
Toyo Proxes Sport A/SPerformance	XL · 91Y	25.47	23.4	9.3	1,356	816	Spec page
BFGoodrich g-Force Phenom T/APerformance	XL · 91Y	25.47	24.1	9.0	1,356	817	Spec page
Toyo Proxes R888RPerformance	XL · 91(Y)	25.47	25.1	6.3	1,356	816	Spec page

Is 235/35R19 a 25-inch tire?

≈25″

Close. The size code works out to 25.48″, and the 17 tires here publish 25.47–25.50″, so people call it a 25.

Compare with nearby sizes

Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.

Size	Diameter ″	vs 235/35R19	Difference
245/30R19	24.79	-0.69″	-2.7%
255/30R19	25.02	-0.45″	-1.8%
225/35R19	25.20	-0.28″	-1.1%
265/30R19	25.26	-0.22″	-0.8%
275/30R19	25.50	+0.02″	+0.1%
285/30R19	25.73	+0.26″	+1.0%
245/35R19	25.75	+0.28″	+1.1%
295/30R19	25.97	+0.49″	+1.9%
255/35R19	26.03	+0.55″	+2.2%
225/40R19	26.09	+0.61″	+2.4%

How to read 235/35R19

How to read any tire size

How 235/35R19 91Y is printed on the sidewall. It's the most common code among the 17 tires here (8 of them); tires in this size come in other load and speed ratings too.

1235Section width

235 mm across the widest point, or 9.25 inches. Every 235 size

235Aspect ratio

A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 35% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 82.3 mm or 3.24 inches.

3RConstruction

Radial construction.

419Wheel diameter

Mounts on a 19-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 8.0″ to 9.5″.

591Load index

Each tire carries up to 1,356 lb (615 kg) at its maximum pressure.

6YSpeed rating

Rated for up to 186 mph sustained.

XLExtra load

Printed after the size. In this size the XL tires carry up to 1,356 lb each and the standard-load tires up to 1,201 lb, as published.

Specification	Inches	Metric
Overall diameter	25.48	647 mm
Section width	9.25	235 mm
Sidewall height	3.24	82.3 mm
Circumference	80.0	2,033 mm
Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded)	791.6	492 per km
Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers)	815–817	506–508 per km
Approved wheel width	8.0–9.5	203–241 mm

Speedometer error after switching to 235/35R19

Your actual speed– mph

Questions about 235/35R19

What is 235/35R19 in inches?

25.48 inches tall, 9.25 inches wide, on a 19-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 25.5×9.3R19.

How much does a 235/35R19 tire weigh?

Between 21.2 lb and 25.1 lb for the 17 tires listed here. The lightest is the General G-MAX RS (XL); the heaviest is the Toyo Proxes R888R (XL).

What wheel width do I need for 235/35R19?

Manufacturers approve 8.0–9.5″ wide wheels for this size.

How many revolutions per mile does a 235/35R19 make?

Published figures run 815–817 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 791.6, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.

How much taller is 235/35R19 than 265/30R19?

0.22 inches taller on paper (25.48″ vs 25.26″), which raises the axle about 0.11″. Your speedometer will read about 0.9% slow.