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285/30R19 in inches

A 285/30R19 tire is 25.7″ tall and 11.2″ wide, and fits a 19″ wheel. In inches it is written 25.7×11.2R19.

Diameter25.73″
Width11.22″
Sidewall3.37″
285/30R19 drawn to scale: 25.73 inch diameter, 3.37 inch sidewall, 19 inch wheel, 11.22 inch tread width19″ wheel3.37″25.73″ overall11.22″ wideSide view
Drawn to scale. Nominal dimensions calculated from the size code.
Manufacturer data

How tall 285/30R19 tires really are

Heights published by Michelin and Toyo for all 8 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 24.6–25.0″ under load (below).

Real 285/30R19 tires measure 25.32–25.80″, against 25.73″ from the size code. Most run taller than the size code (7 of 8).

  1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S · 225.80″ +0.07″
  2. Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 · 225.80″ +0.07″
  3. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 225.80″ +0.07″
  4. Michelin Pilot Super Sport25.80″ +0.07″
  5. Michelin Pilot Alpin PA425.79″ +0.06″
  6. Toyo Proxes Sport A/S25.32″ −0.42″
Each bar runs from the size code's 25.73″ (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 load24.6–25.0″

Published revs per mile (807–821) mean the tire rolls like a 24.6–25.0″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.

Weight spread24.5–30.5 lb

The lightest (Toyo Proxes Sport A/S, XL) is 6.0 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4, SL).

8 tires in 285/30R19

Sort by the spec you care about.

LoadRevs/miSource
Toyo Proxes Sport A/SPerformanceXL · 98Y25.3224.59.41,653821Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SPerformanceXL · 98(Y)25.8024.99.51,653807Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SPerformanceXL · 98(Y)25.8025.09.01,653807Spec page
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4WinterXL · 98W25.7925.610.51,653807Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4PerformanceXL · 98Y25.8028.310.01,653807Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2PerformanceSL · 94(Y)25.8029.05.91,477807Spec page
Michelin Pilot Super SportPerformanceSL · 94(Y)25.8029.87.41,477807Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4PerformanceSL · 94(Y)25.8030.510.01,477807Spec page

Is 285/30R19 a 26-inch tire?

≈26″

Yes. The size code works out to 25.73″, and the 8 tires here publish 25.32–25.80″, so people call it a 26.

Compare with nearby sizes

Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.

SizeDiameter ″vs 285/30R19Difference
225/35R1925.20-0.53″-2.1%
265/30R1925.26-0.47″-1.8%
235/35R1925.48-0.26″-1.0%
275/30R1925.50-0.24″-0.9%
245/35R1925.75+0.02″+0.1%
295/30R1925.97+0.24″+0.9%
255/35R1926.03+0.30″+1.1%
225/40R1926.09+0.35″+1.4%
305/30R1926.20+0.47″+1.8%
265/35R1926.30+0.57″+2.2%

How to read 285/30R19

How to read any tire size

285/30R19 98Y as printed on the tire sidewall, with each part numbered285/30R19 98Y123456
How 285/30R19 98Y is printed on the sidewall. It's the most common code among the 8 tires here (2 of them); tires in this size come in other load and speed ratings too.
1285Section width

285 mm across the widest point, or 11.22 inches. Every 285 size

230Aspect ratio

A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 30% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 85.5 mm or 3.37 inches.

3RConstruction

Radial construction.

419Wheel diameter

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

SpecificationInchesMetric
Overall diameter25.73654 mm
Section width11.22285 mm
Sidewall height3.3785.5 mm
Circumference80.82,053 mm
Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded)783.8487 per km
Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers)807–821501–510 per km
Approved wheel width9.5–10.5241–267 mm

Speedometer error after switching to 285/30R19

Your actual speed– mph

Questions about 285/30R19

What is 285/30R19 in inches?

25.73 inches tall, 11.22 inches wide, on a 19-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 25.7×11.2R19.

How much does a 285/30R19 tire weigh?

Between 24.5 lb and 30.5 lb for the 8 tires listed here. The lightest is the Toyo Proxes Sport A/S (XL); the heaviest is the Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 (SL).

What wheel width do I need for 285/30R19?

Manufacturers approve 9.5–10.5″ wide wheels for this size.

How many revolutions per mile does a 285/30R19 make?

Published figures run 807–821 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 783.8, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.

How much taller is 285/30R19 than 275/30R19?

0.24 inches taller on paper (25.73″ vs 25.50″), which raises the axle about 0.12″. Your speedometer will read about 0.9% slow.