305/45R19 tire size in inches

A 305/45R19 tire measures

29.8" tall × 12.0" wide

5.40" sidewall on a 19" wheel. 677 revolutions per mile.

305/45R19 means a tire 305 mm wide, with sidewalls 45% as tall as the tire is wide (137 mm), radial construction (R), for a 19 inch wheel.

29.8"19" rim5.4"12.0" wide
305/45R19: 29.8 inches tall, 12.0 inches wide, on a 19 inch rim, drawn to scale

305/45R19 specs

Overall diameter (height)29.81 inches (757 mm)
Section width12.01 inches (305 mm)
Sidewall height5.40 inches (137 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter19 inches
Circumference93.6 inches (2,378 mm)
Revolutions per mile677
Revolutions per kilometer420
Approximate rim width10.0" to 11.5"
In inches (flotation style)29.8x12.0R19
Aspect ratio45%

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 305/45R19 on a 19" wheel

These 19" sizes are within 3% of 305/45R19's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
275/50R1929.83"10.83"+0.1%60.0 mphCompare
345/40R1929.87"13.58"+0.2%60.1 mphCompare
225/60R1929.63"8.86"−0.6%59.6 mphCompare
215/65R1930.00"8.46"+0.7%60.4 mphCompare
245/55R1929.61"9.65"−0.7%59.6 mphCompare
255/55R1930.04"10.04"+0.8%60.5 mphCompare
335/40R1929.55"13.19"−0.9%59.5 mphCompare
235/60R1930.10"9.25"+1.0%60.6 mphCompare
205/65R1929.49"8.07"−1.1%59.4 mphCompare
315/45R1930.16"12.40"+1.2%60.7 mphCompare
295/45R1929.45"11.61"−1.2%59.3 mphCompare
265/50R1929.43"10.43"−1.3%59.2 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
295/25R2424"29.81"0.0%Compare
235/80R1515"29.80"0.0%Compare
355/35R2020"29.78"−0.1%Compare
295/55R1717"29.78"−0.1%Compare
215/70R1818"29.85"+0.1%Compare
285/35R2222"29.85"+0.2%Compare
225/50R2121"29.86"+0.2%Compare
225/55R2020"29.74"−0.2%Compare
275/45R2020"29.74"−0.2%Compare
335/45R1818"29.87"+0.2%Compare
235/75R1616"29.88"+0.2%Compare
235/85R1414"29.73"−0.3%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 305/45R19 with another size

With 315/45R19 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.7 mph

315/45R19 is +0.35 inches (+1.2%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

305/45R19315/45R19Difference%
Overall diameter29.81"30.16"+0.35"+1.2%
Section width12.01"12.40"+0.39"+3.3%
Sidewall height5.40"5.58"+0.18"+3.3%
Circumference93.64"94.75"+1.11"+1.2%
Revolutions per mile676.6668.7−7.9−1.2%

Questions

How tall is a 305/45R19 tire?
A 305/45R19 tire is 29.8 inches tall (757 mm), calculated from the size. It is 12.0 inches wide with 5.4 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 305/45R19 mean?
305/45R19 means a tire 305 mm wide, with sidewalls 45% as tall as the tire is wide (137 mm), radial construction (R), for a 19 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 305/45R19 tire make?
About 677 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 93.6 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 305/45R19 tire?
Roughly 10.0" to 11.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 275/50R19 instead of 305/45R19?
275/50R19 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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