# 245/40R19 tire size in inches

- **Diameter:** 26.7 in
- **Width:** 9.6 in
- **Sidewall:** 3.86 in
- **Revs per mile:** 755

## Quick answer

A 245/40R19 tire is **26.7 inches** (679 mm) tall and **9.6 inches** (245 mm) wide, with a 3.86-inch sidewall, and fits a 19-inch wheel. In inch sizing that is roughly 26.7x9.6R19.

## 245/40R19 dimensions

| Measurement | Inches | Millimeters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Overall diameter | 26.7 in | 679 mm |
| Section width | 9.6 in | 245 mm |
| Sidewall height | 3.86 in | 98.0 mm |
| Rim diameter | 19 in | 483 mm |
| Circumference | 83.9 in | 2132 mm |
| Revolutions per mile | 755 | -- |

## What does 245/40R19 mean?

| Part | Value | Meaning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Width | 245 | The tire is 245 mm wide from sidewall to sidewall. |
| Aspect ratio | 40 | The sidewall is 40% as tall as the tire is wide (98.0 mm). |
| R | R | Radial construction (nearly every modern tire). |
| Rim | 19 | Fits a 19-inch wheel. |

The load index and speed rating that follow the size (for example "98H") are on the sidewall and in your door-jamb sticker. See the [load index chart](/tools/tire-load-index-chart) and [speed rating chart](/tools/tire-speed-rating-chart).

## What sizes can replace 245/40R19?

Sizes within 3% of the overall diameter, the usual limit for keeping the speedometer, ABS and stability control accurate. Check the width fits your wheel and fender, and match the load index.

| Size | Diameter | Difference | Speedometer at 60 mph |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [225/55R17](/tools/tire-size/225-55r17) | 26.7 in | +0.1% | 60.1 mph actual |
| [245/45R18](/tools/tire-size/245-45r18) | 26.7 in | -0.1% | 59.9 mph actual |
| [205/65R16](/tools/tire-size/205-65r16) | 26.5 in | -0.8% | 59.5 mph actual |
| [215/65R16](/tools/tire-size/215-65r16) | 27.0 in | +1.1% | 60.6 mph actual |
| [235/45R18](/tools/tire-size/235-45r18) | 26.3 in | -1.5% | 59.1 mph actual |
| [215/55R17](/tools/tire-size/215-55r17) | 26.3 in | -1.5% | 59.1 mph actual |
| [215/60R17](/tools/tire-size/215-60r17) | 27.2 in | +1.7% | 61.0 mph actual |
| [235/50R18](/tools/tire-size/235-50r18) | 27.3 in | +2.0% | 61.2 mph actual |

## Frequently asked questions

### How tall is a 245/40R19 tire?

A 245/40R19 tire is 26.7 inches (679 mm) tall when new and correctly inflated. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.

### Can I put 245/40R19 tires on my car?

Only if your door-jamb placard or owner's manual lists 245/40R19, or a plus-size alternative within about 3% of the original diameter that clears the suspension. The wheel must be 19 inches in diameter and the right width for a 245 mm tire.

### How many revolutions per mile does a 245/40R19 tire make?

About 755 revolutions per mile, calculated from its 83.9-inch circumference. Manufacturers' published figures are usually slightly higher because a loaded tire squats a little.

## Other 19-inch sizes

- [235/55R19](https://diagxcar.com/tools/tire-size/235-55r19)
- [245/45R19](https://diagxcar.com/tools/tire-size/245-45r19)
- [255/35R19](https://diagxcar.com/tools/tire-size/255-35r19)
- [255/50R19](https://diagxcar.com/tools/tire-size/255-50r19)
- [255/55R19](https://diagxcar.com/tools/tire-size/255-55r19)

## Tire tools

- [Tire size calculator](https://diagxcar.com/tools/tire-size-calculator)
- [Tire size decoder](https://diagxcar.com/tools/tire-size-decoder)
- [Load index chart](https://diagxcar.com/tools/tire-load-index-chart)
- [Speed rating chart](https://diagxcar.com/tools/tire-speed-rating-chart)

## Tire care

- [How long do tires last?](https://diagxcar.com/how-long/tires)
- [How often to rotate tires](https://diagxcar.com/how-often/rotate-tires)
- [Uneven tire wear](https://diagxcar.com/symptoms/uneven-tire-wear)

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Source page: https://diagxcar.com/tools/tire-size/245-40r19
General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.