265/35R19 in inches

A 265/35R19 tire is 26.3″ tall and 10.4″ wide, and fits a 19″ wheel. In inches it is written 26.3×10.4R19.

Diameter26.30″

Width10.43″

Sidewall3.65″

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

Manufacturer data

How tall 265/35R19 tires really are

Heights published by BFGoodrich, General, Michelin and Toyo for all 20 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 25.5–25.6″ under load (below).

Real 265/35R19 tires measure 26.30–26.60″, against 26.30″ from the size code. They run both taller and shorter than the size code.

Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 426.60″ +0.30″
BFGoodrich g-Force Phenom T/A26.34″ +0.04″
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA426.34″ +0.04″
Toyo Extensa HP II26.34″ +0.04″
Toyo Proxes Sport A/S26.34″ +0.04″
Toyo Proxes R888R26.34″ +0.03″
General G-MAX RS26.30″ −0.00″
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S · 226.30″ −0.00″
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 · 326.30″ −0.00″
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect · 326.30″ −0.00″
Michelin Pilot Sport PS226.30″ −0.00″
Michelin Pilot Super Sport · 326.30″ −0.00″
Toyo Proxes Sport 226.30″ −0.00″

Each bar runs from the size code's 26.30″ (the orange line) to the model's published height. The track spans 1.0″. Where a model comes in several load ranges, the darker part shows its range of heights; the number after the name is how many versions it comes in.

Height under load25.5–25.6″

Published revs per mile (789–790) mean the tire rolls like a 25.5–25.6″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.

Weight spread23.9–29.1 lb

The lightest (Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2, XL) is 5.2 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4, XL).

20 tires in 265/35R19

Sort by the spec you care about.

	Load					Revs/mi	Source
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2Performance	XL · 98(Y)	26.30	23.9	7.2	1,653	790	Spec page
General G-MAX RSPerformance	XL · 98Y	26.30	24.3	10.0	1,653	790	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Super SportPerformance	XL · 98(Y)	26.30	24.8	10.0	1,653	790	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2Performance	XL · 98(Y)	26.30	25.2	7.2	1,653	790	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2Performance	SL · 94(Y)	26.30	25.5	8.5	1,477	790	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 ConnectPerformance	XL · 98(Y)	26.30	25.8	7.2	1,653	790	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 ConnectPerformance	XL · 98(Y)	26.30	25.8	7.2	1,653	790	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4Winter	XL · 98W	26.34	26.0	10.5	1,653	790	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2Performance	XL · 98(Y)	26.30	26.0	7.2	1,653	790	Spec page
Toyo Proxes Sport 2Performance	XL · 98(Y)	26.30	26.0	9.2	1,653	789	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 ConnectPerformance	XL · 98(Y)	26.30	26.2	7.2	1,653	790	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Super SportPerformance	XL · 98Y	26.30	26.2	10.0	1,653	790	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Super SportPerformance	XL · 98(Y)	26.30	26.2	10.0	1,653	790	Spec page
Toyo Proxes Sport A/SPerformance	XL · 98Y	26.34	27.2	9.6	1,653	789	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SPerformance	XL · 98(Y)	26.30	27.6	9.0	1,653	790	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SPerformance	XL · 98(Y)	26.30	28.3	9.5	1,653	790	Spec page
BFGoodrich g-Force Phenom T/APerformance	XL · 98Y	26.34	28.6	9.0	1,653	790	Spec page
Toyo Proxes R888RPerformance	SL · 94(Y)	26.34	28.7	6.3	1,477	789	Spec page
Toyo Extensa HP IIPerformance	XL · 98W	26.34	28.8	9.8	1,653	789	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4Performance	XL · 98Y	26.60	29.1	10.0	1,653	790	Spec page

Is 265/35R19 a 26-inch tire?

≈26″

Yes. The size code works out to 26.30″, and the 20 tires here publish 26.30–26.60″, so people call it a 26.

Compare with nearby sizes

Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.

Size	Diameter ″	vs 265/35R19	Difference
295/30R19	25.97	-0.33″	-1.3%
255/35R19	26.03	-0.28″	-1.0%
225/40R19	26.09	-0.22″	-0.8%
305/30R19	26.20	-0.10″	-0.4%
235/40R19	26.40	+0.10″	+0.4%
315/30R19	26.44	+0.14″	+0.5%
275/35R19	26.58	+0.28″	+1.0%
195/50R19	26.68	+0.37″	+1.4%
325/30R19	26.68	+0.37″	+1.4%
245/40R19	26.72	+0.41″	+1.6%

How to read 265/35R19

How to read any tire size

How 265/35R19 98Y is printed on the sidewall. It's the most common code among the 20 tires here (11 of them); tires in this size come in other load and speed ratings too.

1265Section width

265 mm across the widest point, or 10.43 inches. Every 265 size

235Aspect ratio

A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 35% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 92.8 mm or 3.65 inches.

3RConstruction

Radial construction.

419Wheel diameter

Mounts on a 19-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 9.0″ to 10.5″.

598Load index

Each tire carries up to 1,653 lb (750 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 1,653 lb each and the standard-load tires up to 1,477 lb, as published.

Specification	Inches	Metric
Overall diameter	26.30	668 mm
Section width	10.43	265 mm
Sidewall height	3.65	92.8 mm
Circumference	82.6	2,099 mm
Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded)	766.8	476 per km
Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers)	789–790	490–491 per km
Approved wheel width	9.0–10.5	229–267 mm

Speedometer error after switching to 265/35R19

Your actual speed– mph

Questions about 265/35R19

What is 265/35R19 in inches?

26.30 inches tall, 10.43 inches wide, on a 19-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 26.3×10.4R19.

How much does a 265/35R19 tire weigh?

Between 23.9 lb and 29.1 lb for the 20 tires listed here. The lightest is the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (XL); the heaviest is the Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 (XL).

What wheel width do I need for 265/35R19?

Manufacturers approve 9.0–10.5″ wide wheels for this size.

How many revolutions per mile does a 265/35R19 make?

Published figures run 789–790 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 766.8, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.

How much taller is 265/35R19 than 305/30R19?

0.10 inches taller on paper (26.30″ vs 26.20″), which raises the axle about 0.05″. Your speedometer will read about 0.4% slow.