315/45R19 tire size in inches

A 315/45R19 tire measures

30.2" tall × 12.4" wide

5.58" sidewall on a 19" wheel. 669 revolutions per mile.

315/45R19 means a tire 315 mm wide, with sidewalls 45% as tall as the tire is wide (142 mm), radial construction (R), for a 19 inch wheel.

30.2"19" rim5.6"12.4" wide
315/45R19: 30.2 inches tall, 12.4 inches wide, on a 19 inch rim, drawn to scale

315/45R19 specs

Overall diameter (height)30.16 inches (766 mm)
Section width12.40 inches (315 mm)
Sidewall height5.58 inches (142 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter19 inches
Circumference94.8 inches (2,407 mm)
Revolutions per mile669
Revolutions per kilometer415
Approximate rim width10.5" to 12.0"
In inches (flotation style)30.2x12.4R19
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 315/45R19 on a 19" wheel

These 19" sizes are within 3% of 315/45R19's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
355/40R1930.18"13.98"+0.1%60.0 mphCompare
235/60R1930.10"9.25"−0.2%59.9 mphCompare
285/50R1930.22"11.22"+0.2%60.1 mphCompare
255/55R1930.04"10.04"−0.4%59.8 mphCompare
215/65R1930.00"8.46"−0.5%59.7 mphCompare
345/40R1929.87"13.58"−1.0%59.4 mphCompare
265/55R1930.48"10.43"+1.0%60.6 mphCompare
275/50R1929.83"10.83"−1.1%59.3 mphCompare
305/45R1929.81"12.01"−1.2%59.3 mphCompare
225/65R1930.52"8.86"+1.2%60.7 mphCompare
325/45R1930.52"12.80"+1.2%60.7 mphCompare
245/60R1930.57"9.65"+1.4%60.8 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
215/60R2020"30.16"0.0%Compare
275/70R1515"30.16"0.0%Compare
345/30R2222"30.15"0.0%Compare
225/80R1616"30.17"0.0%Compare
235/55R2020"30.18"+0.1%Compare
295/35R2222"30.13"−0.1%Compare
315/25R2424"30.20"+0.1%Compare
305/55R1717"30.21"+0.2%Compare
205/75R1818"30.11"−0.2%Compare
285/45R2020"30.10"−0.2%Compare
335/35R2121"30.23"+0.2%Compare
325/40R2020"30.24"+0.2%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 315/45R19 with another size

With 325/45R19 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.7 mph

325/45R19 is +0.35 inches (+1.2%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

315/45R19325/45R19Difference%
Overall diameter30.16"30.52"+0.35"+1.2%
Section width12.40"12.80"+0.39"+3.2%
Sidewall height5.58"5.76"+0.18"+3.2%
Circumference94.75"95.87"+1.11"+1.2%
Revolutions per mile668.7660.9−7.8−1.2%

Questions

How tall is a 315/45R19 tire?
A 315/45R19 tire is 30.2 inches tall (766 mm), calculated from the size. It is 12.4 inches wide with 5.6 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 315/45R19 mean?
315/45R19 means a tire 315 mm wide, with sidewalls 45% as tall as the tire is wide (142 mm), radial construction (R), for a 19 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 315/45R19 tire make?
About 669 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 94.8 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 315/45R19 tire?
Roughly 10.5" to 12.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 355/40R19 instead of 315/45R19?
355/40R19 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