265/50R19 in inches

A 265/50R19 tire is 29.4″ tall and 10.4″ wide, and fits a 19″ wheel. In inches it is written 29.4×10.4R19.

Diameter29.43″

Width10.43″

Sidewall5.22″

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

Manufacturer data

How tall 265/50R19 tires really are

Heights published by Michelin and Toyo for all 15 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 28.6″ under load (below).

Real 265/50R19 tires measure 29.49–29.50″, against 29.43″ from the size code. Every one runs taller than the size code.

Height under load28.6″

Published revs per mile (704–705) mean the tire rolls like a 28.6″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.

Weight spread31.8–39.7 lb

The lightest (Michelin CrossClimate2, XL) is 7.9 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (Michelin Primacy MXM4, XL).

15 tires in 265/50R19

Sort by the spec you care about.

	Load					Revs/mi	Source
Michelin CrossClimate2All-season	XL · 110V	29.50	31.8	10.0	2,337	705	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUVPerformance	XL · 110Y	29.50	32.0	9.5	2,337	705	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4Performance	XL · 110Y	29.50	32.2	10.0	2,337	705	Spec page
Michelin X-Ice SnowWinter	XL · 110H	29.49	32.4	10.5	2,337	705	Spec page
Michelin Latitude Sport 3Performance	XL · 110Y	29.50	32.9	8.5	2,337	705	Spec page
Michelin Latitude Sport 3Performance	XL · 110Y	29.50	33.1	8.5	2,337	705	Spec page
Michelin X-Ice Snow+Winter	XL · 110H	29.49	33.9	10.5	2,337	705	Spec page
Michelin Latitude Tour HPAll-season	XL · 110V	29.50	34.2	10.0	2,124	705	Spec page
Toyo Celsius SportPerformance	XL · 110V	29.49	34.3	10.7	2,337	704	Spec page
Toyo Celsius IITouring	XL · 110H	29.49	35.9	12.0	2,337	705	Spec page
Toyo Observe G3-IceWinter	XL · 110T	29.49	36.8	12.0	2,337	704	Spec page
Toyo OPEN COUNTRY Q/TAll-season	XL · 110V	29.49	37.8	12.2	2,337	704	Spec page
Michelin Latitude Sport 3Performance	XL · 110W	29.50	38.8	8.5	2,337	705	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5Winter	XL · 110H	29.49	39.2	10.5	2,337	705	Spec page
Michelin Primacy MXM4Touring	XL · 110H	29.50	39.7	8.5	2,337	705	Spec page

Is 265/50R19 a 29-inch tire?

≈29″

Close. The size code works out to 29.43″, and the 15 tires here publish 29.49–29.50″, 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.

Size	Diameter ″	vs 265/50R19	Difference
245/50R19	28.65	-0.79″	-2.7%
225/55R19	28.74	-0.69″	-2.3%
275/45R19	28.74	-0.69″	-2.3%
255/50R19	29.04	-0.39″	-1.3%
285/45R19	29.10	-0.33″	-1.1%
235/55R19	29.18	-0.26″	-0.9%
245/55R19	29.61	+0.18″	+0.6%
275/50R19	29.83	+0.39″	+1.3%
255/55R19	30.04	+0.61″	+2.1%
235/60R19	30.10	+0.67″	+2.3%

How to read 265/50R19

How to read any tire size

How 265/50R19 110H is printed on the sidewall. It's the most common code among the 15 tires here (5 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

250Aspect ratio

A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 50% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 132.5 mm or 5.22 inches.

3RConstruction

Radial construction.

419Wheel diameter

Mounts on a 19-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 7.5″ to 9.5″.

5110Load index

Each tire carries up to 2,337 lb (1,060 kg) at its maximum pressure.

6HSpeed rating

Rated for up to 130 mph sustained.

XLExtra load

Printed after the size.

Specification	Inches	Metric
Overall diameter	29.43	748 mm
Section width	10.43	265 mm
Sidewall height	5.22	132.5 mm
Circumference	92.5	2,349 mm
Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded)	685.2	426 per km
Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers)	704–705	437–438 per km
Approved wheel width	7.5–9.5	191–241 mm

Speedometer error after switching to 265/50R19

Your actual speed– mph

Questions about 265/50R19

What is 265/50R19 in inches?

29.43 inches tall, 10.43 inches wide, on a 19-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 29.4×10.4R19.

How much does a 265/50R19 tire weigh?

Between 31.8 lb and 39.7 lb for the 15 tires listed here. The lightest is the Michelin CrossClimate2 (XL); the heaviest is the Michelin Primacy MXM4 (XL).

What wheel width do I need for 265/50R19?

Manufacturers approve 7.5–9.5″ wide wheels for this size.

How many revolutions per mile does a 265/50R19 make?

Published figures run 704–705 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 685.2, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.

How much taller is 265/50R19 than 235/55R19?

0.26 inches taller on paper (29.43″ vs 29.18″), which raises the axle about 0.13″. Your speedometer will read about 0.9% slow.