255/65R19 In Inches – Tire Size & Rim Fitment Guide

What size tire is 255/65R19 in Inches?

The 255/65R19 tire has an overall diameter of 32.1 inches, a section width of 10 inches, and can be mounted on 19 x 7.0-9.0 inches rim. The equivalent tire size in the high flotation system is 32.1x10R19.

	Inches	Millimeters
Tire Diameter	32.1	814.1
Section Width	10	255
Rim Height	19	483
Sidewall Height	6.5	165.8
Circumference	100.7	2557.6

10"

32.1"

100.7"

19"

6.5"

629.2 Revs/Mile

To make it clear, we'll break down each part of the 255/65R19 tire size to know what these numbers represent & how they may affect your vehicle tire's performance:

How tall is a 255/65R19 tire?

A 255/65R19 tire has a height of 32.1 inches (814.1 mm). This is the measurement from the bottom to the highest point at the top of a tire through its exact center when inflated and no load.

How wide is a 255/65R19 tire?

The 255/65R19 has a width of 10 inches (255 mm). This is the tire measurement at its thickest point, the distance between the inner sidewall’s and the outer sidewall’s widest point, also known as section width or tread width.

255/65R19 sidewall height

The sidewall height of a 255/65R19 is 6.5 inches (165.8 mm). It’s measured from the rim to the outer edge of the tire's tread, expressed as a percentage of tire width.

What size rim do I need for 255/65R19 tire?

You can put on a rim with a height of 19 inches and a rim width ranging from 7.0-9.0 inches for a 255/65R19 tire. (Based on recommendations of The Tire and Rim Association (TRA))

Putting very wide tires on narrow rims or vice versa can result in reduced performance of the tire.

255/65R19 circumference

The 255/65R19 tire has a circumference of 100.7 inches (2557.6 mm), This is the measurement of the distance the tire covers in one full rotation.

The tire circumference is important for your vehicle's overall performance, affecting its speedometer accuracy, acceleration & fuel efficiency.

255/65R19 Revolutions

The 255/65R19 performs 629.2 revs/mile. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire rotates while it covers the distance of one mile.

Alternative Tire Sizes for 255/65R19

As a rule, you can replace the tire within a 3% difference in tire diameter (height) of the OEM tire size. Here is the full list of replacement sizes compatible with 255/65R19: