215/55R19 tire size
A 215/55R19 tire is 28.31 inches (719.1 mm) tall, 8.46 in (215 mm) wide and fits a 19-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 28.3x8.5R19 — a "28-inch" tire.
| Overall diameter | 28.31 in | 719.1 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46 in | 215 mm |
| Sidewall height | 4.66 in | 118.2 mm |
| Circumference | 88.94 in | 2,259 mm |
| Revolutions | 712.4 per mile | 442.7 per km |
| Rim diameter | 19 in | 482.6 mm |
Compare 215/55R19 with another size
Alternative sizes on the same 19-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 215/55R19:
Plus and minus sizes for 215/55R19
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225/65R17 | Minus 2 (17 in) | 28.52 in | +0.72% |
| 235/60R17 | Minus 2 (17 in) | 28.10 in | −0.74% |
| 255/55R17 | Minus 2 (17 in) | 28.04 in | −0.95% |
| 215/65R17 | Minus 2 (17 in) | 28.00 in | −1.08% |
| 235/55R18 | Minus 1 (18 in) | 28.18 in | −0.47% |
| 215/60R18 | Minus 1 (18 in) | 28.16 in | −0.54% |
| 255/50R18 | Minus 1 (18 in) | 28.04 in | −0.96% |
| 225/60R18 | Minus 1 (18 in) | 28.63 in | +1.13% |
| 235/45R20 | Plus 1 (20 in) | 28.33 in | +0.06% |
| 265/40R20 | Plus 1 (20 in) | 28.35 in | +0.13% |
| 195/55R20 | Plus 1 (20 in) | 28.44 in | +0.47% |
| 255/40R20 | Plus 1 (20 in) | 28.03 in | −0.99% |
| 265/35R21 | Plus 2 (21 in) | 28.30 in | −0.03% |
| 255/35R21 | Plus 2 (21 in) | 28.03 in | −1.00% |
| 245/40R21 | Plus 2 (21 in) | 28.72 in | +1.43% |
| 245/35R21 | Plus 2 (21 in) | 27.75 in | −1.97% |
| 255/35R22 | Plus 3 (22 in) | 29.03 in | +2.53% |
Vehicles approved with 215/55R19 tires
Models whose Swiss type approval lists 215/55R19 as a standard or optional size (69 approvals in total). Always check your own vehicle's placard or papers.
Source: Swiss Federal Roads Office (FEDRO/ASTRA), open government data. Original data (downloaded 2026-09-29). Data processed by us; errors in processing are ours, not the publisher's.
Nearby 19-inch sizes
Reading the 215/55R19 size
- 215 — section width in millimetres (8.46 in).
- 55 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 55 % of the width, 118.2 mm.
- R — radial construction (ZR on the sidewall means a high-speed rated radial; the dimensions are the same).
- 19 — fits a 19-inch diameter wheel.
The load index and speed rating (for example 91V) follow the size on the sidewall. They must meet at least the values on your vehicle's tire placard.