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295/40R19 in inches

A 295/40R19 tire is 28.3″ tall and 11.6″ wide, and fits a 19″ wheel. In inches it is written 28.3×11.6R19.

Diameter28.29″
Width11.61″
Sidewall4.65″
295/40R19 drawn to scale: 28.29 inch diameter, 4.65 inch sidewall, 19 inch wheel, 11.61 inch tread width19″ wheel4.65″28.29″ overall11.61″ wideSide view
Drawn to scale. Nominal dimensions calculated from the size code.
Manufacturer data

How tall 295/40R19 tires really are

Heights published by Michelin for all 2 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 27.4″ under load (below).

Real 295/40R19 tires measure 28.30–28.31″, against 28.29″ from the size code. They run both taller and shorter than the size code.

Height under load27.4″

Published revs per mile (735) mean the tire rolls like a 27.4″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.

Weight spread32.6–33.7 lb

The lightest (Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4, XL) is 1.1 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (Michelin Pilot Sport 4, XL).

2 tires in 295/40R19

Sort by the spec you care about.

LoadRevs/miSource
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4WinterXL · 108V28.3132.610.52,205735Spec page
Michelin Pilot Sport 4PerformanceXL · 108(Y)28.3033.79.52,205735Spec page

Is 295/40R19 a 28-inch tire?

≈28″

Yes. The size code works out to 28.29″, and the 2 tires here publish 28.30–28.31″, so people call it a 28.

All 28-inch tire sizes, on every wheel size.

Compare with nearby sizes

Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.

SizeDiameter ″vs 295/40R19Difference
275/40R1927.66-0.63″-2.2%
245/45R1927.68-0.61″-2.2%
285/40R1927.98-0.31″-1.1%
255/45R1928.04-0.26″-0.9%
235/50R1928.25-0.04″-0.1%
265/45R1928.39+0.10″+0.3%
245/50R1928.65+0.35″+1.3%
225/55R1928.74+0.45″+1.6%
275/45R1928.74+0.45″+1.6%
255/50R1929.04+0.75″+2.6%

How to read 295/40R19

How to read any tire size

295/40R19 108V as printed on the tire sidewall, with each part numbered295/40R19 108V123456
How 295/40R19 108V is printed on the sidewall. It's the most common code among the 2 tires here (1 of them); tires in this size come in other load and speed ratings too.
1295Section width

295 mm across the widest point, or 11.61 inches. Every 295 size

240Aspect ratio

A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 40% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 118.0 mm or 4.65 inches.

3RConstruction

Radial construction.

419Wheel diameter

Mounts on a 19-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 10.0″ to 11.5″.

5108Load index

Each tire carries up to 2,205 lb (1,000 kg) at its maximum pressure.

6VSpeed rating

Rated for up to 149 mph sustained.

XLExtra load

Printed after the size.

SpecificationInchesMetric
Overall diameter28.29719 mm
Section width11.61295 mm
Sidewall height4.65118.0 mm
Circumference88.92,258 mm
Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded)712.9443 per km
Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers)735457 per km
Approved wheel width10.0–11.5254–292 mm

Speedometer error after switching to 295/40R19

Your actual speed– mph

Questions about 295/40R19

What is 295/40R19 in inches?

28.29 inches tall, 11.61 inches wide, on a 19-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 28.3×11.6R19.

How much does a 295/40R19 tire weigh?

Between 32.6 lb and 33.7 lb for the 2 tires listed here. The lightest is the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 (XL); the heaviest is the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (XL).

What wheel width do I need for 295/40R19?

Manufacturers approve 10.0–11.5″ wide wheels for this size.

How many revolutions per mile does a 295/40R19 make?

Published figures run 735 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 712.9, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.

How much taller is 295/40R19 than 235/50R19?

0.04 inches taller on paper (28.29″ vs 28.25″), which raises the axle about 0.02″. Your speedometer will read about 0.1% slow.