255/35R19 in inches

A 255/35R19 tire is 26.0″ tall and 10.0″ wide, and fits a 19″ wheel. In inches it is written 26.0×10.0R19.

Diameter26.03″

Width10.04″

Sidewall3.51″

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

Manufacturer data

How tall 255/35R19 tires really are

Heights published by BFGoodrich, General, Michelin and Toyo for all 25 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 25.2–25.3″ under load (below).

Real 255/35R19 tires measure 26.00–26.02″, against 26.03″ from the size code. They run both taller and shorter than the size code.

Height under load25.2–25.3″

Published revs per mile (798–799) mean the tire rolls like a 25.2–25.3″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.

Weight spread23.0–29.0 lb

The lightest (Michelin Pilot Sport 5, XL) is 6.0 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S PLUS, XL).

25 tires in 255/35R19

Sort by the spec you care about.

	Load					Revs/mi	Source
Michelin Pilot Sport 5Performance	XL · 96Y	26.00	23.0	9.0	1,565	799	Spec page
General G-MAX RSPerformance	XL · 96Y	26.00	23.2	10.0	1,565	798	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 ConnectPerformance	XL · 96(Y)	26.00	23.2	7.2	1,565	799	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2Performance	XL · 96(Y)	26.00	23.5	7.2	1,565	799	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SPerformance	SL · 92(Y)	26.00	23.7	9.5	1,389	799	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Super SportPerformance	XL · 96(Y)	26.00	23.7	10.0	1,565	799	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4Winter	XL · 96V	26.02	23.8	10.5	1,565	799	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SPerformance	XL · 96(Y)	26.00	23.9	9.0	1,565	799	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SPerformance	XL · 96(Y)	26.00	24.0	9.5	1,565	799	Spec page
General G-MAX AS07Performance	XL · 96W	26.00	24.7	10.0	1,565	798	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SPerformance	XL · 96(Y)	26.00	24.8	9.5	1,565	799	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5Winter	XL · 96V	26.02	24.9	9.5	1,565	799	Spec page
Toyo Proxes Sport 2Performance	XL · 96(Y)	26.00	24.9	9.2	1,565	798	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SPerformance	XL · 96Y	26.00	25.0	9.5	1,565	799	Spec page
Toyo Extensa HP IIPerformance	XL · 96W	26.02	25.6	9.7	1,565	798	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4Performance	XL · 96Y	26.00	25.7	10.0	1,565	799	Spec page
Toyo Proxes Sport A/SPerformance	XL · 96Y	26.02	26.0	9.4	1,565	798	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SPerformance	XL · 96(Y)	26.00	26.0	9.0	1,565	799	Spec page
Michelin Primacy Tour A/STouring	XL · 96W	26.00	26.0	9.0	1,565	799	Spec page
Michelin X-Ice SnowWinter	XL · 96H	26.02	26.0	10.5	1,565	799	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 3Performance	XL · 96Y	26.00	26.7	9.5	1,565	799	Spec page
Toyo Celsius SportPerformance	XL · 96Y	26.00	26.9	9.4	1,565	798	Spec page
BFGoodrich g-Force Phenom T/APerformance	XL · 96Y	26.02	27.5	9.0	1,565	799	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 4Performance	XL · 96Y	26.00	27.9	9.5	1,565	799	Spec page
BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S PLUSPerformance	XL · 96W	26.02	29.0	9.0	1,565	799	Spec page

Is 255/35R19 a 26-inch tire?

≈26″

Yes. The size code works out to 26.03″, and the 25 tires here publish 26.00–26.02″, so people call it a 26.

Compare with nearby sizes

Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.

Size	Diameter ″	vs 255/35R19	Difference
275/30R19	25.50	-0.53″	-2.0%
285/30R19	25.73	-0.30″	-1.1%
245/35R19	25.75	-0.28″	-1.1%
295/30R19	25.97	-0.06″	-0.2%
225/40R19	26.09	+0.06″	+0.2%
305/30R19	26.20	+0.18″	+0.7%
265/35R19	26.30	+0.28″	+1.1%
235/40R19	26.40	+0.37″	+1.4%
315/30R19	26.44	+0.41″	+1.6%
275/35R19	26.58	+0.55″	+2.1%

How to read 255/35R19

How to read any tire size

How 255/35R19 96Y is printed on the sidewall. It's the most common code among the 25 tires here (9 of them); tires in this size come in other load and speed ratings too.

1255Section width

255 mm across the widest point, or 10.04 inches. Every 255 size

235Aspect ratio

A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 35% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 89.3 mm or 3.51 inches.

3RConstruction

Radial construction.

419Wheel diameter

Mounts on a 19-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 8.5″ to 10.0″.

596Load index

Each tire carries up to 1,565 lb (710 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 1,565 lb each and the standard-load tires up to 1,389 lb, as published.

Specification	Inches	Metric
Overall diameter	26.03	661 mm
Section width	10.04	255 mm
Sidewall height	3.51	89.3 mm
Circumference	81.8	2,077 mm
Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded)	774.9	481 per km
Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers)	798–799	496 per km
Approved wheel width	8.5–10.0	216–254 mm

Speedometer error after switching to 255/35R19

Your actual speed– mph

Questions about 255/35R19

What is 255/35R19 in inches?

26.03 inches tall, 10.04 inches wide, on a 19-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 26.0×10.0R19.

How much does a 255/35R19 tire weigh?

Between 23.0 lb and 29.0 lb for the 25 tires listed here. The lightest is the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 (XL); the heaviest is the BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S PLUS (XL).

What wheel width do I need for 255/35R19?

Manufacturers approve 8.5–10.0″ wide wheels for this size.

How many revolutions per mile does a 255/35R19 make?

Published figures run 798–799 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 774.9, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.

How much taller is 255/35R19 than 295/30R19?

0.06 inches taller on paper (26.03″ vs 25.97″), which raises the axle about 0.03″. Your speedometer will read about 0.2% slow.