235/60R19 in inches

A 235/60R19 tire is 30.1″ tall and 9.3″ wide, and fits a 19″ wheel. In inches it is written 30.1×9.3R19.

Diameter30.10″

Width9.25″

Sidewall5.55″

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

Manufacturer data

How tall 235/60R19 tires really are

Heights published by Michelin for all 4 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 29.2″ under load (below).

Real 235/60R19 tires measure 30.10–30.12″, against 30.10″ from the size code. They run both taller and shorter than the size code.

Height under load29.2″

Published revs per mile (691) mean the tire rolls like a 29.2″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.

Weight spread28.4–31.0 lb

The lightest (Michelin Primacy All Season, SL) is 2.6 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (Michelin X-Ice Snow, XL).

4 tires in 235/60R19

Sort by the spec you care about.

	Load					Revs/mi	Source
Michelin Primacy All SeasonTouring	SL · 103V	30.10	28.4	8.5	1,929	691	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUVPerformance	XL · 107V	30.10	29.5	9.5	2,149	691	Spec page
Michelin CrossClimate2All-season	XL · 107V	30.10	29.9	10.0	2,149	691	Spec page
Michelin X-Ice SnowWinter	XL · 107H	30.12	31.0	10.5	2,149	691	Spec page

Is 235/60R19 a 30-inch tire?

≈30″

Yes. The size code works out to 30.10″, and the 4 tires here publish 30.10–30.12″, so people call it a 30.

All 30-inch tire sizes, on every wheel size.

Compare with nearby sizes

Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.

Size	Diameter ″	vs 235/60R19	Difference
265/50R19	29.43	-0.67″	-2.2%
245/55R19	29.61	-0.49″	-1.6%
275/50R19	29.83	-0.28″	-0.9%
235/65R18	30.03	-0.07″	-0.2%
255/50R20	30.04	-0.06″	-0.2%
255/55R19	30.04	-0.06″	-0.2%
255/60R18	30.05	-0.06″	-0.2%
285/45R20	30.10	-0.00″	-0.0%
265/55R19	30.48	+0.37″	+1.2%
275/55R19	30.91	+0.81″	+2.7%

How to read 235/60R19

How to read any tire size

How 235/60R19 107V is printed on the sidewall. It's the most common code among the 4 tires here (2 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

260Aspect ratio

A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 60% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 141.0 mm or 5.55 inches.

3RConstruction

Radial construction.

419Wheel diameter

Mounts on a 19-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 6.5″ to 8.5″.

5107Load index

Each tire carries up to 2,149 lb (975 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 2,149 lb each and the standard-load tires up to 1,929 lb, as published.

Specification	Inches	Metric
Overall diameter	30.10	765 mm
Section width	9.25	235 mm
Sidewall height	5.55	141.0 mm
Circumference	94.6	2,402 mm
Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded)	670.0	416 per km
Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers)	691	429 per km
Approved wheel width	6.5–8.5	165–216 mm

Speedometer error after switching to 235/60R19

Your actual speed– mph

Questions about 235/60R19

What is 235/60R19 in inches?

30.10 inches tall, 9.25 inches wide, on a 19-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 30.1×9.3R19.

How much does a 235/60R19 tire weigh?

Between 28.4 lb and 31.0 lb for the 4 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 235/60R19?

Manufacturers approve 6.5–8.5″ wide wheels for this size.

How many revolutions per mile does a 235/60R19 make?

Published figures run 691 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 670.0, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.

How much taller is 235/60R19 than 255/55R19?

0.06 inches taller on paper (30.10″ vs 30.04″), which raises the axle about 0.03″. Your speedometer will read about 0.2% slow.