Tire size reference

235/40R19 tire size: 26.40 in tall

Diameter, sidewall, width and revs per mile for 235/40R19, the common sizes within 3% of its diameter, and what each one does to the speedometer.

In short

235/40R19, in short: 26.40 in (671 mm) tall and 235 mm (9.25 in) wide, with a 3.70 in (94.0 mm) sidewall, for a 19-inch wheel. Circumference is 82.94 in, so it turns about 764 times per mile (calculated from the nominal size).

Overall diameter26.40 in · 671 mm
Section width235 mm · 9.25 in
Sidewall height3.70 in · 94.0 mm
Circumference82.94 in
Revs per mile (calculated)764
In inches26.4x9.3R19

Calculated from the size: sidewall = 235 × 40% = 94.00 mm; diameter = 2 × 3.701 in + 19 in; revs per mile = 63,360 ÷ (π × diameter).

Sizes within 3% of 235/40R19

18 common sizes come within ±3% of 26.40 in: 3 on the same 19-inch wheel, 0 plus-size and 15 minus-size. The last column is what the speedometer shows when the vehicle, set up for 235/40R19, is doing a true 60 mph.

SizeFitDiameterDifferenceWidthSidewallRevs/mile (calc.)Speedometer at a true 60
235/40R19This size26.40 in-235 mm3.70 in76460.0 mph
245/45R17Minus 225.68 in-2.73%245 mm4.34 in78561.7 mph
225/50R17Minus 225.86 in-2.06%225 mm4.43 in78061.3 mph
205/55R17Minus 225.88 in-1.98%205 mm4.44 in77961.2 mph
235/50R17Minus 226.25 in-0.57%235 mm4.63 in76860.3 mph
215/55R17Minus 226.31 in-0.34%215 mm4.66 in76760.2 mph
225/55R17Minus 226.74 in+1.30%225 mm4.87 in75459.2 mph
215/60R17Minus 227.16 in+2.86%215 mm5.08 in74358.3 mph
235/55R17Minus 227.18 in+2.94%235 mm5.09 in74258.3 mph
215/45R18Minus 125.62 in-2.97%215 mm3.81 in78761.8 mph
245/40R18Minus 125.72 in-2.59%245 mm3.86 in78461.6 mph
225/45R18Minus 125.97 in-1.63%225 mm3.99 in77761.0 mph
235/45R18Minus 126.33 in-0.28%235 mm4.16 in76660.2 mph
215/50R18Minus 126.46 in+0.24%215 mm4.23 in76259.9 mph
245/45R18Minus 126.68 in+1.06%245 mm4.34 in75659.4 mph
225/50R18Minus 126.86 in+1.73%225 mm4.43 in75159.0 mph
225/40R19Same wheel26.09 in-1.19%225 mm3.54 in77360.7 mph
245/40R19Same wheel26.72 in+1.19%245 mm3.86 in75559.3 mph
255/40R19Same wheel27.03 in+2.39%255 mm4.02 in74658.6 mph

A taller tire makes the speedometer read low, a shorter one high. Plus-sizing keeps the diameter close by trading sidewall for wheel. Any replacement needs a load index at least as high as the vehicle's tire placard calls for, and a wheel width the tire is approved for.

235/40R19 compared

235/40R19 side by side with 235/45R18 and 245/40R19: dimension by dimension, and what the swap does to the speedometer.

235/40R19 vs 235/45R18

-0.28% diameter
235/40R19235/45R18Difference
Overall diameter26.40 in26.33 in-0.07 in (-0.3%)
Section width235 mm235 mm+0 mm
Sidewall height3.70 in4.16 in+0.46 in
Wheel diameter19 in18 in-1 in
Circumference82.9 in82.7 in-0.2 in
Revs per mile (calc.)764766+2

235/45R18 is 0.3% shorter than 235/40R19. At a true 60 mph the speedometer shows 60.2 mph (it reads high), and when it shows 60 you're doing 59.8 mph.

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235/40R19 vs 245/40R19

+1.19% diameter
235/40R19245/40R19Difference
Overall diameter26.40 in26.72 in+0.31 in (+1.2%)
Section width235 mm245 mm+10 mm
Sidewall height3.70 in3.86 in+0.16 in
Wheel diameter19 in19 in+0 in
Circumference82.9 in83.9 in+1.0 in
Revs per mile (calc.)764755-9

245/40R19 is 1.2% taller than 235/40R19. At a true 60 mph the speedometer shows 59.3 mph (it reads low), and when it shows 60 you're doing 60.7 mph.

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Which vehicles come with 235/40R19

Vehicles sold in the US that have 235/40R19 as the standard size on these trims, with the page that lists it. The tire placard on the driver's door edge or post has the size, and the load and inflation, for the exact vehicle.

Vehicles mostly picked from Carscoops: 2025 U.S. car sales, full-year top 25 (Car and Driver data, January 2026).

FAQ

Questions about 235/40R19 tires

How tall is a 235/40R19 tire?
26.40 inches (671 mm) overall. The sidewall is 235 × 40% = 94.00 mm (3.70 in); twice that plus the 19-inch wheel gives 26.40 in. That's the nominal size: the maker's spec sheet lists the measured diameter for each tire.
What is 235/40R19 in inches?
About 26.4x9.3R19: 26.40 in tall, 9.25 in wide, for a 19-inch wheel, with a 3.70 in sidewall.
How many revolutions per mile does a 235/40R19 tire make?
About 764, calculated as 63,360 in ÷ (82.94 in circumference). Makers measure revs per mile under load, where the tire squats a little, so their published figure for a given tire is usually somewhat higher.
What size can replace 235/40R19?
The usual guideline is to stay within 3% of the original 26.40 in diameter, which keeps the speedometer, gearing and stability systems close. The closest common ones are 215/50R18 (+0.2%, 18-inch wheel); 235/45R18 (-0.3%, 18-inch wheel); 215/55R17 (-0.3%, 17-inch wheel). A replacement also needs a load index at least as high as the vehicle's placard calls for and a wheel of the right width.
235/40R19 vs 235/45R18: what's the difference?
235/45R18 is 0.3% shorter than 235/40R19. At a true 60 mph the speedometer shows 60.2 mph (it reads high), and when it shows 60 you're doing 59.8 mph.
Which vehicles come with 235/40R19 tires?
It's the standard size on the 2025 Honda Accord Sport Hybrid, Sport-L Hybrid, Touring Hybrid; 2025 Toyota Camry XSE (hybrid-only 2025 lineup). Always go by the size on the vehicle's tire placard (driver's door edge or post) or in the owner's manual.
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How these numbers are worked out

Checked October 2026. Dimensions are nominal, calculated from the size designation. A real tire's diameter, width and revs per mile vary by brand, tread depth, rim width and load, so check the maker's spec sheet.

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