Tire size

235/55 R19

Full dimensions and a live comparison calculator for the 235/55 R19 tire size.

Overall diameter

741.1 mm

29.18″

Sidewall height

129.3 mm

Circumference

2.328 m

Revs / km

429.5

Section width

235 mm

Aspect ratio

55%

Rim diameter

19″

482.6 mm

Radius

370.5 mm

What does 235/55 R19 mean?

The 235 is the section width in millimetres, measured sidewall to sidewall. The 55 is the aspect ratio — sidewall height as a percentage of width, so the sidewall here is 129.3 mm. The R19 means a radial-construction tire designed for a 19-inch wheel rim. Together these give an overall diameter of 741 mm.

Compare 235/55 R19 with another size

Current Tire

235/55R19

New Tire

225/45R17
235/55 R19
225/45 R17

Ground line · scaled comparison

Not Recommended

Over 5% — speedometer & ABS may misread

Diameter change

-106.8 mm

-14.41%

Speedometer at 100

85.6 km/h

-14.41% error

Ground clearance

-53.4 mm

ride height delta

Sidewall change

-28.0 mm

revs/km: 501.8

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Common alternatives to 235/55 R19

These sizes are within a few percent overall diameter — usually safe on the same vehicle from a speedometer-error standpoint.

Compare 235/55 R19 with popular upgrades

Plus-size upgrades from 235/55 R19

295/35 R21Ø 740 mm

-0.16% vs 235/55 R19

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295/40 R20Ø 744 mm

+0.39% vs 235/55 R19

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255/45 R20Ø 738 mm

-0.49% vs 235/55 R19

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265/40 R21Ø 745 mm

+0.58% vs 235/55 R19

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285/35 R21Ø 733 mm

-1.11% vs 235/55 R19

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245/45 R20Ø 729 mm

-1.70% vs 235/55 R19

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Fitment safety note

Overall diameter, speedometer error and circumference are only part of the picture. Physical clearance, wheel offset (ET), hub bore, suspension geometry, load index and your manufacturer's recommendation all decide whether a size is truly safe on your car. Always cross-check with the vehicle manual or a qualified fitter before changing tire size.

Frequently asked questions

All 19″ tire sizes →Speedometer error guide →Safe size difference guide →