Best 225/55 R19 tires
79 rated tires available in this size, scored on dry, wet, snow, comfort and wear. Top overall right now is the Cooper Discoverer SRX at 92/100.
28.7″
overall diameter
8.9″
section width
19″
rim diameter
701.6
revs per mile
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1Conversion
225/55 R19 in inches
| Overall diameter | 28.7″ |
| Section width | 8.9″ |
| Rim diameter | 19″ |
| Sidewall height | 124 mm |
| Circumference | 90.3″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 701.6 |
Wheels
What rims fit 225/55 R19 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
6″
Ideal
7″
Maximum
8″
Rim diameter is fixed at 19″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 8.9″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 19x7, 19x7.5, 19x8, 19x8.5, 19x10.
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Sidewall
225/55 R19 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 225 | The first number is the section width — 225 mm, or about 8.9 inches across the widest part of the tire. |
| 55 | The second number is the aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of width. At 55%, the sidewall is about 124 mm tall. |
| R19 | R means radial construction, which nearly all modern tires use. The number is the rim diameter in inches — this tire fits a 19-inch wheel. |