235/55R19 tire size: 29.18 in tall
Diameter, sidewall, width and revs per mile for 235/55R19, the common sizes within 3% of its diameter, and what each one does to the speedometer.
235/55R19, in short: 29.18 in (741 mm) tall and 235 mm (9.25 in) wide, with a 5.09 in (129.2 mm) sidewall, for a 19-inch wheel. Circumference is 91.66 in, so it turns about 691 times per mile (calculated from the nominal size).
Calculated from the size: sidewall = 235 × 55% = 129.25 mm; diameter = 2 × 5.089 in + 19 in; revs per mile = 63,360 ÷ (π × diameter).
Sizes within 3% of 235/55R19
20 common sizes come within ±3% of 29.18 in: 5 on the same 19-inch wheel, 5 plus-size and 10 minus-size. The last column is what the speedometer shows when the vehicle, set up for 235/55R19, is doing a true 60 mph.
| Size | Fit | Diameter | Difference | Width | Sidewall | Revs/mile (calc.) | Speedometer at a true 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/55R19 | This size | 29.18 in | - | 235 mm | 5.09 in | 691 | 60.0 mph |
| 225/65R17 | Minus 2 | 28.52 in | -2.27% | 225 mm | 5.76 in | 707 | 61.4 mph |
| 235/65R17 | Minus 2 | 29.03 in | -0.51% | 235 mm | 6.01 in | 695 | 60.3 mph |
| 245/65R17 | Minus 2 | 29.54 in | +1.24% | 245 mm | 6.27 in | 683 | 59.3 mph |
| 255/65R17 | Minus 2 | 30.05 in | +3.00% | 255 mm | 6.53 in | 671 | 58.3 mph |
| 225/60R18 | Minus 1 | 28.63 in | -1.88% | 225 mm | 5.31 in | 704 | 61.1 mph |
| 255/55R18 | Minus 1 | 29.04 in | -0.46% | 255 mm | 5.52 in | 694 | 60.3 mph |
| 235/60R18 | Minus 1 | 29.10 in | -0.26% | 235 mm | 5.55 in | 693 | 60.2 mph |
| 245/60R18 | Minus 1 | 29.57 in | +1.36% | 245 mm | 5.79 in | 682 | 59.2 mph |
| 235/65R18 | Minus 1 | 30.03 in | +2.91% | 235 mm | 6.01 in | 672 | 58.3 mph |
| 255/60R18 | Minus 1 | 30.05 in | +2.98% | 255 mm | 6.02 in | 671 | 58.3 mph |
| 225/55R19 | Same wheel | 28.74 in | -1.48% | 225 mm | 4.87 in | 702 | 60.9 mph |
| 255/50R19 | Same wheel | 29.04 in | -0.47% | 255 mm | 5.02 in | 695 | 60.3 mph |
| 265/50R19 | Same wheel | 29.43 in | +0.88% | 265 mm | 5.22 in | 685 | 59.5 mph |
| 245/55R19 | Same wheel | 29.61 in | +1.48% | 245 mm | 5.31 in | 681 | 59.1 mph |
| 255/55R19 | Same wheel | 30.04 in | +2.97% | 255 mm | 5.52 in | 671 | 58.3 mph |
| 245/45R20 | Plus 1 | 28.68 in | -1.70% | 245 mm | 4.34 in | 703 | 61.0 mph |
| 255/45R20 | Plus 1 | 29.04 in | -0.49% | 255 mm | 4.52 in | 695 | 60.3 mph |
| 245/50R20 | Plus 1 | 29.65 in | +1.61% | 245 mm | 4.82 in | 680 | 59.1 mph |
| 255/50R20 | Plus 1 | 30.04 in | +2.96% | 255 mm | 5.02 in | 671 | 58.3 mph |
| 265/40R21 | Plus 2 | 29.35 in | +0.58% | 265 mm | 4.17 in | 687 | 59.7 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.
235/55R19 compared
235/55R19 side by side with 245/55R19 and 235/60R18: dimension by dimension, and what the swap does to the speedometer.
235/55R19 vs 245/55R19
+1.48% diameter| 235/55R19 | 245/55R19 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 29.18 in | 29.61 in | +0.43 in (+1.5%) |
| Section width | 235 mm | 245 mm | +10 mm |
| Sidewall height | 5.09 in | 5.31 in | +0.22 in |
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 19 in | +0 in |
| Circumference | 91.7 in | 93.0 in | +1.4 in |
| Revs per mile (calc.) | 691 | 681 | -10 |
245/55R19 is 1.5% taller than 235/55R19. At a true 60 mph the speedometer shows 59.1 mph (it reads low), and when it shows 60 you're doing 60.9 mph.
235/55R19 vs 235/60R18
-0.26% diameter| 235/55R19 | 235/60R18 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 29.18 in | 29.10 in | -0.07 in (-0.3%) |
| Section width | 235 mm | 235 mm | +0 mm |
| Sidewall height | 5.09 in | 5.55 in | +0.46 in |
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 18 in | -1 in |
| Circumference | 91.7 in | 91.4 in | -0.2 in |
| Revs per mile (calc.) | 691 | 693 | +2 |
235/60R18 is 0.3% shorter than 235/55R19. 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 235/55R19
Vehicles sold in the US that have 235/55R19 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.
- Toyota RAV4 2025 model year · Limited, XLE Premium (gas), Plug-in Hybrid XSEMavis Tire OE fitment page, 2025 Toyota RAV4 Limited FWD (size flagged standard 'S')
- Hyundai Tucson 2025 model year · Limited, N Line Hybrid, Limited Hybrid/PHEVMavis Tire OE fitment page, 2025 Hyundai Tucson Limited (size flagged standard 'S')
- Honda CR-V 2025 model year · Sport Touring HybridHonda Info Center (Honda official), 2025 CR-V specifications
- Nissan Rogue 2025 model year · SL, PlatinumMavis Tire OE fitment page, 2025 Nissan Rogue SL (size flagged standard 'S')
Vehicles mostly picked from Carscoops: 2025 U.S. car sales, full-year top 25 (Car and Driver data, January 2026).
Questions about 235/55R19 tires
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How these numbers are worked out
- NHTSA: Tire safety, everything rides on it (reading the sidewall and the placard)
- Tire Rack: How do I calculate tire dimensions?
- Jalopnik: What the 3% rule means for your tires (April 2026)
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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