tireheight.com255/60R19 in inches
A 255/60R19 tire is 31.0″ tall and 10.0″ wide, and fits a 19″ wheel. In inches it is written 31.0×10.0R19.
How tall 255/60R19 tires really are
Heights published by BFGoodrich, General, Michelin and Toyo for all 9 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 30.1–30.2″ under load (below).
Real 255/60R19 tires measure 31.00–31.06″, against 31.05″ from the size code. They run both taller and shorter than the size code.
Published revs per mile (669–670) mean the tire rolls like a 30.1–30.2″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.
The lightest (Michelin CrossClimate2, SL) is 8.1 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (Toyo Open Country A/T III, XL).
9 tires in 255/60R19
Sort by the spec you care about.
| Load | Revs/mi | Source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelin CrossClimate2All-season | SL · 109H | 31.00 | 33.1 | 10.0 | 2,271 | 670 | Spec page |
| Michelin Defender2All-season | SL · 109H | 31.00 | 33.6 | 10.5 | 2,271 | 670 | Spec page |
| Michelin X-Ice SnowWinter | XL · 113T | 31.06 | 35.3 | 10.5 | 2,535 | 670 | Spec page |
| Toyo Celsius IITouring | SL · 109H | 31.06 | 35.7 | 11.8 | 2,271 | 669 | Spec page |
| BFGoodrich Advantage ControlAll-season | SL · 109H | 31.06 | 36.8 | 11.5 | 2,271 | 670 | Spec page |
| General Grabber H/THighway | SL · 109H | 31.00 | 37.2 | 12.0 | 2,271 | 669 | Spec page |
| General Grabber HTS60Touring | SL · 109S | 31.00 | 37.2 | 12.0 | 2,271 | 669 | Spec page |
| Toyo OPEN COUNTRY Q/TAll-season | SL · 109H | 31.06 | 40.3 | 12.7 | 2,271 | 669 | Spec page |
| Toyo Open Country A/T IIIAll-terrain | XL · 113H | 31.06 | 41.2 | 13.2 | 2,535 | 669 | Spec page |
Is 255/60R19 a 31-inch tire?
Yes. The size code works out to 31.05″, and the 9 tires here publish 31.00–31.06″, so people call it a 31.
All 31-inch tire sizes, on every wheel size.
Compare with nearby sizes
Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.
How to read 255/60R19
A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 60% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 153.0 mm or 6.02 inches.
Radial construction.
Mounts on a 19-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 7.0″ to 9.0″.
Each tire carries up to 2,271 lb (1,030 kg) at its maximum pressure.
Rated for up to 130 mph sustained.
| Specification | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 31.05 | 789 mm |
| Section width | 10.04 | 255 mm |
| Sidewall height | 6.02 | 153.0 mm |
| Circumference | 97.5 | 2,477 mm |
| Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded) | 649.6 | 404 per km |
| Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers) | 669–670 | 416 per km |
| Approved wheel width | 7.0–9.0 | 178–229 mm |
Speedometer error after switching to 255/60R19
Questions about 255/60R19
What is 255/60R19 in inches?
31.05 inches tall, 10.04 inches wide, on a 19-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 31.0×10.0R19.
How much does a 255/60R19 tire weigh?
Between 33.1 lb and 41.2 lb for the 9 tires listed here. The lightest is the Michelin CrossClimate2 (SL); the heaviest is the Toyo Open Country A/T III (XL).
What wheel width do I need for 255/60R19?
Manufacturers approve 7.0–9.0″ wide wheels for this size.
How many revolutions per mile does a 255/60R19 make?
Published figures run 669–670 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 649.6, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.
How much taller is 255/60R19 than 275/55R19?
0.14 inches taller on paper (31.05″ vs 30.91″), which raises the axle about 0.07″. Your speedometer will read about 0.4% slow.