285/40R19 tires are 28.0″ tall, have a section width of 11.2″, and fit wheels with a diameter of 19. The circumference is 87.8″ that translates into 721 revolutions per mile. As a rule, they can be mounted on the wheels with 19″ x 9.5-11″ rim width. In the high flotation system, the equivalent tire size is 28×11.2R19.
What is 285/40R19 in inches?
| Tire Diameter: | 28.0″ |
| Tire Section Width: | 11.2″ |
| Rim Width Range: | 19″ x 9.5-11″ |
| Sidewall Height: | 4.5″ |
| Circumference: | 87.8″ |
| Revs/Mile: | 721 |
Alternate sizes – Upsizing Wheels or Tires?
What is a 285/40R19 equivalent to?
Check out the chart below to find possible alternatives to the 285/40R19 tire size staying within the 3%-range of the tire diameter, allowing to choose wider wheels or tires with smaller sidewalls. A good rule of thumb is to avoid decreasing the diameter of the wheel. If you are not sure about the custom sizes, consult the experts or stick to the factory tire size.
| Tire size | Diameter | Difference | Width | Wheel size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155/70R19 | 27.5″ | -1.79% | 6.1″ | 19 |
| 175/60R19 | 27.3″ | -2.5% | 6.9″ | 19 |
| 235/45R19 | 27.3″ | -2.5% | 9.3″ | 19 |
| 245/45R19 | 27.7″ | -1.07% | 9.6″ | 19 |
| 265/40R19 | 27.3″ | -2.5% | 10.4″ | 19 |
| 275/40R19 | 27.7″ | -1.07% | 10.8″ | 19 |
| 305/35R19 | 27.4″ | -2.14% | 12.0″ | 19 |
| 315/35R19 | 27.7″ | -1.07% | 12.4″ | 19 |
| 355/30R19 | 27.4″ | -2.14% | 14.0″ | 19 |
| 155/80R19 | 28.8″ | 2.86% | 6.1″ | 19 |
| 225/55R19 | 28.7″ | 2.5% | 8.9″ | 19 |
| 235/50R19 | 28.3″ | 1.07% | 9.3″ | 19 |
| 245/50R19 | 28.6″ | 2.14% | 9.6″ | 19 |
| 255/45R19 | 28.0″ | 0% | 10.0″ | 19 |
| 265/45R19 | 28.4″ | 1.43% | 10.4″ | 19 |
| 275/45R19 | 28.7″ | 2.5% | 10.8″ | 19 |
| 295/40R19 | 28.3″ | 1.07% | 11.6″ | 19 |
| 345/35R19 | 28.5″ | 1.79% | 13.6″ | 19 |
What does 285/40R19 mean?
Trying to decode the size of the tires? Scroll down the page to learn what all these numbers on the sidewall stand for.
| P or LT | The first letter in the string denotes the class. P stands for passenger vehicles, LT is intended for light trucks carrying heavy loads. |
| 285 | It means the width of the tire is 285 millimeters |
| 40 | The tire has an aspect ratio of 40. To put it simple, the sidewall height is 40% of the width, so it would be 4.5″. |
| R | R stands for the Radial, a standard construction method for about 99% of tires. |
| 19 | The tire is designed to fit 19″ x 9.5-11″ rims that are 19 inches in diameter. |
Popular questions about 285/40R19 tire size
How wide is a 285/40R19 tire?
The tires of the given size have a section width of 11.2″ inches.
How tall is a 285/40R19 tire?
The height of the following tire size equals 28.0″ inches.
What rims will fit 285/40R19 tires?
For each tire size, often there are several wheel sizes. You can’t put very wide tires on narrow rims or vise versa. You need the rim size of 19″ x 9.5-11″ for 285/40R19 tires.
