255/60R19 Tire Size in Inches

255/60R19 tires are 31.0 inches (789 mm) tall and 10.0 inches wide, with a 6.0-inch sidewall on a 19-inch wheel: a 31-inch tire. Compare it with any other size below.

Last updated · Calculated from the sidewall code · Sources

Tire sizes

Type it as it appears on the sidewall: 275/60R20, LT265/70R17 or 33x12.50R20.

Tire height
31.0″
255/60R19 = 31.0″ × 10.0″ on a 19″ wheel
255/60R19Size
Overall diameter31.0″ 789 mm
Section width10.0″ 255 mm
Sidewall height6.02″ 153 mm
Wheel (rim) diameter19″
Circumference97.5″ 2477 mm
Revolutions per mile650
255/60R1931.0″ × 10.0″31.0″
Drawn to scale: side view and tread width.

255/60R19 dimensions

Overall diameter (height)31.05″ · 789 mm
Section width10.04″ · 255 mm
Sidewall height6.02″ · 153 mm
Wheel diameter19″
Rim width (rule of thumb)7–9″
Circumference97.5″
Revolutions per mile650
In inches (flotation style)31.0 × 10.0R19

How it’s calculated: the sidewall is 60% of the 255 mm width = 153.0 mm (6.02″). Add two sidewalls to the 19″ wheel: 19 + 2 × 6.02 = 31.05″.

Same height on a different wheel size

Changing wheel size (plus or minus sizing) while keeping the overall height keeps your speedometer right:

Frequently asked questions

Is 255/60R19 a 31 inch tire?

Yes. 255/60R19 is 31.05 inches tall, so it's sold and talked about as a 31-inch tire.

What size is 255/60R19 in inches?

255/60R19 is 31.0 inches tall (overall diameter), 10.0 inches wide, with a 6.0 inch sidewall, and fits a 19 inch wheel.

What tire size is equivalent to 255/60R19?

No common size on a 19" wheel is within 1.5% of 255/60R19's diameter. Use the calculator above to compare any size.

What rim width fits 255/60R19?

As a rule of thumb, about 7–9 inches. The tire maker's spec sheet lists the approved range for each model.

How many revolutions per mile does 255/60R19 make?

About 650 revolutions per mile in theory (circumference 97.5 in). Real tires turn slightly more because they flatten under load.

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