265/55R19 in inches

A 265/55R19 tire is 30.5″ tall and 10.4″ wide, and fits a 19″ wheel. In inches it is written 30.5×10.4R19.

Diameter30.48″

Width10.43″

Sidewall5.74″

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

Manufacturer data

How tall 265/55R19 tires really are

Heights published by Michelin for all 5 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 29.6″ under load (below).

Real 265/55R19 tires measure 30.50–30.51″, against 30.48″ from the size code. Every one runs taller than the size code.

Height under load29.6″

Published revs per mile (682) mean the tire rolls like a 29.6″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.

Weight spread31.8–35.1 lb

The lightest (Michelin CrossClimate2, XL) is 3.3 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (Michelin X-Ice Snow, XL).

5 tires in 265/55R19

Sort by the spec you care about.

	Load					Revs/mi	Source
Michelin CrossClimate2All-season	XL · 113V	30.50	31.8	10.0	2,535	682	Spec page
Michelin X-Ice Snow+Winter	XL · 113H	30.51	34.2	10.5	2,535	682	Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUVPerformance	XL · 113Y	30.50	34.7	9.5	2,535	682	Spec page
Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2All-season	XL · 113H	30.50	34.9	11.0	2,535	682	Spec page
Michelin X-Ice SnowWinter	XL · 113T	30.51	35.1	10.5	2,535	682	Spec page

Is 265/55R19 a 31-inch tire?

≈31″

Close. The size code works out to 30.48″, and the 5 tires here publish 30.50–30.51″, 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.

Size	Diameter ″	vs 265/55R19	Difference
265/50R19	29.43	-1.04″	-3.4%
245/55R19	29.61	-0.87″	-2.8%
275/50R19	29.83	-0.65″	-2.1%
255/55R19	30.04	-0.43″	-1.4%
235/60R19	30.10	-0.37″	-1.2%
265/50R20	30.43	-0.04″	-0.1%
295/45R20	30.45	-0.02″	-0.1%
265/60R18	30.52	+0.04″	+0.1%
275/55R19	30.91	+0.43″	+1.4%
255/60R19	31.05	+0.57″	+1.9%

How to read 265/55R19

How to read any tire size

How 265/55R19 113H is printed on the sidewall. It's the most common code among the 5 tires here (2 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

255Aspect ratio

A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 55% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 145.8 mm or 5.74 inches.

3RConstruction

Radial construction.

419Wheel diameter

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

5113Load index

Each tire carries up to 2,535 lb (1,150 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	30.48	774 mm
Section width	10.43	265 mm
Sidewall height	5.74	145.8 mm
Circumference	95.7	2,432 mm
Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded)	661.8	411 per km
Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers)	682	424 per km
Approved wheel width	7.5–9.5	191–241 mm

Speedometer error after switching to 265/55R19

Your actual speed– mph

Questions about 265/55R19

What is 265/55R19 in inches?

30.48 inches tall, 10.43 inches wide, on a 19-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 30.5×10.4R19.

How much does a 265/55R19 tire weigh?

Between 31.8 lb and 35.1 lb for the 5 tires listed here. The lightest is the Michelin CrossClimate2 (XL); the heaviest is the Michelin X-Ice Snow (XL).

What wheel width do I need for 265/55R19?

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

How many revolutions per mile does a 265/55R19 make?

Published figures run 682 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 661.8, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.

How much taller is 265/55R19 than 235/60R19?

0.37 inches taller on paper (30.48″ vs 30.10″), which raises the axle about 0.19″. Your speedometer will read about 1.2% slow.