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235/40R19 in inches

A 235/40R19 tire is 26.4″ tall and 9.3″ wide, and fits a 19″ wheel. In inches it is written 26.4×9.3R19.

Diameter26.40″
Width9.25″
Sidewall3.70″
235/40R19 drawn to scale: 26.40 inch diameter, 3.70 inch sidewall, 19 inch wheel, 9.25 inch tread width19″ wheel3.70″26.40″ overall9.25″ wideSide view
Drawn to scale. Nominal dimensions calculated from the size code.
Manufacturer data

How tall 235/40R19 tires really are

Heights published by BFGoodrich, General, Michelin and Toyo for all 24 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 25.6–25.7″ under load (below).

Real 235/40R19 tires measure 26.40–26.50″, against 26.40″ from the size code. They run both taller and shorter than the size code.

Height under load25.6–25.7″

Published revs per mile (786–787) mean the tire rolls like a 25.6–25.7″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.

Weight spread22.2–26.9 lb

The lightest (Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect, XL) is 4.7 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (BFGoodrich Advantage Control, XL).

24 tires in 235/40R19

Sort by the spec you care about.

LoadRevs/miSource
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 ConnectPerformanceXL · 96(Y)26.4022.27.21,565787Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 ConnectPerformanceXL · 96(Y)26.4022.27.21,565787Spec page
General AltiMAX RT45TouringXL · 96V26.4023.011.01,565787Spec page
BFGoodrich g-Force Phenom T/APerformanceXL · 96Y26.4223.49.01,565787Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SPerformanceXL · 96(Y)26.4023.69.01,565787Spec page
Toyo Proxes Sport 2PerformanceXL · 96Y26.4024.09.11,565786Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SPerformanceXL · 96(Y)26.4024.19.51,565787Spec page
Toyo Extensa A/S IIAll-seasonXL · 96V26.4224.310.71,565786Spec page
Michelin e.Primacy All SeasonTouringXL · 96W26.4024.48.51,565787Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4PerformanceXL · 96Y26.5024.410.01,565787Spec page
General G-MAX AS07PerformanceXL · 96W26.4024.510.01,565787Spec page
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4WinterSL · 92V26.4025.010.51,389787Spec page
Toyo Proxes G-TourXL · 96W26.4025.110.81,565786Spec page
Toyo Extensa HP IIPerformanceXL · 96W26.4225.29.41,565786Spec page
Michelin X-Ice SnowWinterXL · 96H26.4225.210.51,565787Spec page
General AltiMAX Arctic XWinterXL · 96T26.4025.312.01,565787Spec page
Michelin Primacy MXM4TouringXL · 96V26.4025.59.51,565787Spec page
Michelin Defender2All-seasonXL · 96V26.4025.810.51,565787Spec page
Michelin Primacy MXM4TouringSL · 92V26.4025.89.51,389787Spec page
Toyo Celsius SportPerformanceXL · 96W26.4225.89.71,565786Spec page
Michelin CrossClimate2All-seasonXL · 96V26.4025.910.01,565787Spec page
Toyo Proxes Sport A/SPerformanceXL · 96Y26.4226.19.31,565786Spec page
Michelin Primacy MXM4TouringXL · 96V26.4026.28.51,565787Spec page
BFGoodrich Advantage ControlAll-seasonXL · 96V26.4226.910.51,565787Spec page

Is 235/40R19 a 26-inch tire?

≈26″

Close. The size code works out to 26.40″, and the 24 tires here publish 26.40–26.50″, so people call it a 26.

Compare with nearby sizes

Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.

SizeDiameter ″vs 235/40R19Difference
295/30R1925.97-0.43″-1.6%
255/35R1926.03-0.37″-1.4%
225/40R1926.09-0.31″-1.2%
305/30R1926.20-0.20″-0.7%
265/35R1926.30-0.10″-0.4%
315/30R1926.44+0.04″+0.1%
275/35R1926.58+0.18″+0.7%
195/50R1926.68+0.28″+1.0%
325/30R1926.68+0.28″+1.0%
245/40R1926.72+0.31″+1.2%

How to read 235/40R19

How to read any tire size

235/40R19 96V as printed on the tire sidewall, with each part numbered235/40R19 96V123456
How 235/40R19 96V is printed on the sidewall. It's the most common code among the 24 tires here (7 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

240Aspect ratio

A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 40% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 94.0 mm or 3.70 inches.

3RConstruction

Radial construction.

419Wheel diameter

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

596Load index

Each tire carries up to 1,565 lb (710 kg) at its maximum pressure.

6VSpeed rating

Rated for up to 149 mph sustained.

XLExtra load

Printed after the size. In this size the XL tires carry up to 1,565 lb each and the standard-load tires up to 1,389 lb, as published.

SpecificationInchesMetric
Overall diameter26.40671 mm
Section width9.25235 mm
Sidewall height3.7094.0 mm
Circumference82.92,107 mm
Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded)763.9475 per km
Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers)786–787488–489 per km
Approved wheel width8.0–9.5203–241 mm

Speedometer error after switching to 235/40R19

Your actual speed– mph

Questions about 235/40R19

What is 235/40R19 in inches?

26.40 inches tall, 9.25 inches wide, on a 19-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 26.4×9.3R19.

How much does a 235/40R19 tire weigh?

Between 22.2 lb and 26.9 lb for the 24 tires listed here. The lightest is the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect (XL); the heaviest is the BFGoodrich Advantage Control (XL).

What wheel width do I need for 235/40R19?

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

How many revolutions per mile does a 235/40R19 make?

Published figures run 786–787 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 763.9, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.

How much taller is 235/40R19 than 265/35R19?

0.10 inches taller on paper (26.40″ vs 26.30″), which raises the axle about 0.05″. Your speedometer will read about 0.4% slow.