tireheight.com245/50R19 in inches
A 245/50R19 tire is 28.6″ tall and 9.6″ wide, and fits a 19″ wheel. In inches it is written 28.6×9.6R19.
How tall 245/50R19 tires really are
Heights published by BFGoodrich, General, Michelin and Toyo for all 11 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 27.8–27.9″ under load (below).
Real 245/50R19 tires measure 28.60–28.70″, against 28.65″ from the size code. Most run taller than the size code (10 of 11).
Published revs per mile (724–725) mean the tire rolls like a 27.8–27.9″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.
The lightest (Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4, XL) is 7.4 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (Michelin Latitude Sport 3, XL).
11 tires in 245/50R19
Sort by the spec you care about.
| Load | Revs/mi | Source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4Performance | XL · 105Y | 28.70 | 27.9 | 10.0 | 2,039 | 725 | Spec page |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUVPerformance | XL · 105W | 28.70 | 28.2 | 9.5 | 2,039 | 725 | Spec page |
| General G-MAX AS07Performance | XL · 105W | 28.60 | 28.7 | 10.0 | 2,039 | 725 | Spec page |
| Michelin CrossClimate2All-season | XL · 105V | 28.70 | 29.9 | 10.0 | 2,039 | 725 | Spec page |
| BFGoodrich g-Force Phenom T/APerformance | XL · 105W | 28.70 | 30.3 | 8.5 | 2,039 | 725 | Spec page |
| Toyo Proxes Sport A/SPerformance | XL · 105W | 28.70 | 31.5 | 10.1 | 2,039 | 724 | Spec page |
| Toyo Celsius SportPerformance | XL · 105W | 28.70 | 31.9 | 10.1 | 2,039 | 724 | Spec page |
| BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S PLUSPerformance | XL · 105W | 28.70 | 34.1 | 9.0 | 2,041 | 725 | Spec page |
| Michelin Pilot Alpin 5Winter | XL · 105V | 28.70 | 34.4 | 10.5 | 2,039 | 725 | Spec page |
| Michelin Latitude Sport 3Performance | XL · 105W | 28.70 | 35.3 | 8.5 | 2,039 | 725 | Spec page |
| Michelin Primacy MXM4Touring | SL · 101V | 28.70 | 35.3 | 8.5 | 1,819 | 725 | Spec page |
Is 245/50R19 a 29-inch tire?
Yes. The size code works out to 28.65″, and the 11 tires here publish 28.60–28.70″, so people call it a 29.
All 29-inch tire sizes, on every wheel size.
Compare with nearby sizes
Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.
How to read 245/50R19
A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 50% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 122.5 mm or 4.82 inches.
Radial construction.
Mounts on a 19-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 7.0″ to 8.5″.
Each tire carries up to 2,039 lb (925 kg) at its maximum pressure.
Rated for up to 168 mph sustained.
Printed after the size. In this size the XL tires carry up to 2,041 lb each and the standard-load tires up to 1,819 lb, as published.
| Specification | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 28.65 | 728 mm |
| Section width | 9.65 | 245 mm |
| Sidewall height | 4.82 | 122.5 mm |
| Circumference | 90.0 | 2,286 mm |
| Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded) | 704.1 | 437 per km |
| Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers) | 724–725 | 450 per km |
| Approved wheel width | 7.0–8.5 | 178–216 mm |
Speedometer error after switching to 245/50R19
Questions about 245/50R19
What is 245/50R19 in inches?
28.65 inches tall, 9.65 inches wide, on a 19-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 28.6×9.6R19.
How much does a 245/50R19 tire weigh?
Between 27.9 lb and 35.3 lb for the 11 tires listed here. The lightest is the Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 (XL); the heaviest is the Michelin Latitude Sport 3 (XL).
What wheel width do I need for 245/50R19?
Manufacturers approve 7.0–8.5″ wide wheels for this size.
How many revolutions per mile does a 245/50R19 make?
Published figures run 724–725 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 704.1, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.
How much taller is 245/50R19 than 265/45R19?
0.26 inches taller on paper (28.65″ vs 28.39″), which raises the axle about 0.13″. Your speedometer will read about 0.9% slow.