235/50R19 tire size in inches

A 235/50R19 tire measures

28.3" tall × 9.3" wide

4.63" sidewall on a 19" wheel. 714 revolutions per mile.

235/50R19 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (118 mm), radial construction (R), for a 19 inch wheel.

28.3"19" rim4.6"9.3" wide
235/50R19: 28.3 inches tall, 9.3 inches wide, on a 19 inch rim, drawn to scale

235/50R19 specs

Overall diameter (height)28.25 inches (718 mm)
Section width9.25 inches (235 mm)
Sidewall height4.63 inches (118 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter19 inches
Circumference88.8 inches (2,254 mm)
Revolutions per mile714
Revolutions per kilometer444
Approximate rim width6.5" to 8.0"
In inches (flotation style)28.3x9.3R19
Aspect ratio50%

Calculated from the size. Real tires differ by brand, model and tread depth, typically by a few tenths of an inch.

Sizes that can replace 235/50R19 on a 19" wheel

These 19" sizes are within 3% of 235/50R19's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
335/35R1928.23"13.19"−0.1%60.0 mphCompare
295/40R1928.29"11.61"+0.1%60.1 mphCompare
215/55R1928.31"8.46"+0.2%60.1 mphCompare
265/45R1928.39"10.43"+0.5%60.3 mphCompare
255/45R1928.04"10.04"−0.8%59.5 mphCompare
345/35R1928.51"13.58"+0.9%60.5 mphCompare
285/40R1927.98"11.22"−1.0%59.4 mphCompare
325/35R1927.96"12.80"−1.0%59.4 mphCompare
305/40R1928.61"12.01"+1.3%60.8 mphCompare
205/55R1927.88"8.07"−1.3%59.2 mphCompare
225/50R1927.86"8.86"−1.4%59.2 mphCompare
245/50R1928.65"9.65"+1.4%60.8 mphCompare

Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
265/30R2222"28.26"0.0%Compare
325/40R1818"28.24"−0.1%Compare
195/80R1616"28.28"+0.1%Compare
285/50R1717"28.22"−0.1%Compare
225/75R1515"28.29"+0.1%Compare
305/30R2121"28.20"−0.2%Compare
205/70R1717"28.30"+0.2%Compare
315/25R2222"28.20"−0.2%Compare
265/35R2121"28.30"+0.2%Compare
235/55R1818"28.18"−0.3%Compare
235/45R2020"28.33"+0.3%Compare
225/80R1414"28.17"−0.3%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 235/50R19 with another size

With 245/50R19 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.8 mph

245/50R19 is +0.39 inches (+1.4%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

235/50R19245/50R19Difference%
Overall diameter28.25"28.65"+0.39"+1.4%
Section width9.25"9.65"+0.39"+4.3%
Sidewall height4.63"4.82"+0.20"+4.3%
Circumference88.76"89.99"+1.24"+1.4%
Revolutions per mile713.9704.1−9.8−1.4%

Questions

How tall is a 235/50R19 tire?
A 235/50R19 tire is 28.3 inches tall (718 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.3 inches wide with 4.6 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 235/50R19 mean?
235/50R19 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (118 mm), radial construction (R), for a 19 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 235/50R19 tire make?
About 714 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 88.8 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 235/50R19 tire?
Roughly 6.5" to 8.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 335/35R19 instead of 235/50R19?
335/35R19 is −0.02 inches (−0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.0 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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