265/40R19 tire size in inches

A 265/40R19 tire measures

27.3" tall × 10.4" wide

4.17" sidewall on a 19" wheel. 738 revolutions per mile.

265/40R19 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (106 mm), radial construction (R), for a 19 inch wheel.

27.3"19" rim4.2"10.4" wide
265/40R19: 27.3 inches tall, 10.4 inches wide, on a 19 inch rim, drawn to scale

265/40R19 specs

Overall diameter (height)27.35 inches (695 mm)
Section width10.43 inches (265 mm)
Sidewall height4.17 inches (106 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter19 inches
Circumference85.9 inches (2,182 mm)
Revolutions per mile738
Revolutions per kilometer458
Approximate rim width8.5" to 10.0"
In inches (flotation style)27.3x10.4R19
Aspect ratio40%

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 265/40R19 on a 19" wheel

These 19" sizes are within 3% of 265/40R19's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
235/45R1927.33"9.25"−0.1%60.0 mphCompare
355/30R1927.39"13.98"+0.1%60.1 mphCompare
305/35R1927.41"12.01"+0.2%60.1 mphCompare
215/50R1927.46"8.46"+0.4%60.3 mphCompare
345/30R1927.15"13.58"−0.7%59.6 mphCompare
295/35R1927.13"11.61"−0.8%59.5 mphCompare
205/50R1927.07"8.07"−1.0%59.4 mphCompare
255/40R1927.03"10.04"−1.2%59.3 mphCompare
275/40R1927.66"10.83"+1.2%60.7 mphCompare
245/45R1927.68"9.65"+1.2%60.7 mphCompare
315/35R1927.68"12.40"+1.2%60.7 mphCompare
225/45R1926.97"8.86"−1.4%59.2 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
285/55R1515"27.34"0.0%Compare
185/85R1515"27.38"+0.1%Compare
215/55R1818"27.31"−0.1%Compare
265/35R2020"27.30"−0.2%Compare
215/85R1313"27.39"+0.2%Compare
265/45R1818"27.39"+0.2%Compare
205/70R1616"27.30"−0.2%Compare
325/25R2121"27.40"+0.2%Compare
295/40R1818"27.29"−0.2%Compare
225/70R1515"27.40"+0.2%Compare
235/40R2020"27.40"+0.2%Compare
225/75R1414"27.29"−0.2%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 265/40R19 with another size

With 275/40R19 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.7 mph

275/40R19 is +0.31 inches (+1.2%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

265/40R19275/40R19Difference%
Overall diameter27.35"27.66"+0.31"+1.2%
Section width10.43"10.83"+0.39"+3.8%
Sidewall height4.17"4.33"+0.16"+3.8%
Circumference85.91"86.90"+0.99"+1.2%
Revolutions per mile737.5729.1−8.4−1.1%

Questions

How tall is a 265/40R19 tire?
A 265/40R19 tire is 27.3 inches tall (695 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.4 inches wide with 4.2 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 265/40R19 mean?
265/40R19 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (106 mm), radial construction (R), for a 19 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 265/40R19 tire make?
About 738 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 85.9 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 265/40R19 tire?
Roughly 8.5" to 10.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 235/45R19 instead of 265/40R19?
235/45R19 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.

Browse