Tire size

255/45 R19

Full dimensions and a live comparison calculator for the 255/45 R19 tire size.

Overall diameter

712.1 mm

28.04″

Sidewall height

114.8 mm

Circumference

2.237 m

Revs / km

447.0

Section width

255 mm

Aspect ratio

45%

Rim diameter

19″

482.6 mm

Radius

356.0 mm

What does 255/45 R19 mean?

The 255 is the section width in millimetres, measured sidewall to sidewall. The 45 is the aspect ratio — sidewall height as a percentage of width, so the sidewall here is 114.8 mm. The R19 means a radial-construction tire designed for a 19-inch wheel rim. Together these give an overall diameter of 712 mm.

Compare 255/45 R19 with another size

Current Tire

255/45R19

New Tire

225/45R17
255/45 R19
225/45 R17

Ground line · scaled comparison

Not Recommended

Over 5% — speedometer & ABS may misread

Diameter change

-77.8 mm

-10.93%

Speedometer at 100

89.1 km/h

-10.93% error

Ground clearance

-38.9 mm

ride height delta

Sidewall change

-13.5 mm

revs/km: 501.8

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Common alternatives to 255/45 R19

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

Compare 255/45 R19 with popular upgrades

Plus-size upgrades from 255/45 R19

255/35 R21Ø 712 mm

-0.03% vs 255/45 R19

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295/35 R20Ø 715 mm

+0.34% vs 255/45 R19

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285/35 R20Ø 708 mm

-0.65% vs 255/45 R19

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265/40 R20Ø 720 mm

+1.11% vs 255/45 R19

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245/40 R20Ø 704 mm

-1.14% vs 255/45 R19

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275/35 R20Ø 701 mm

-1.63% vs 255/45 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 →