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245/70R19 tire size

245/70R19 in inches: 32.50" overall diameter — 9.65" wide, 6.75" sidewall.

Methodology: dimensions are calculated from standard ETRTO tire-size formulas. Last reviewed June 2026 by the TreadSize editorial team.

245/70R19 tire detail photo with TreadSize diameter, width, and rim measurement card
Overall diameter 32.50 in 825.6 mm
Section width 9.65 in 245 mm
Sidewall height 6.75 in 171.5 mm
Revs / mile 620 speedo calibration

Before you fit 245/70R19: verify the vehicle placard, load index, speed rating, wheel offset, and full-lock/full-compression clearance. Nominal dimensions do not guarantee a safe physical fit.

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Full dimensions

Measurement Metric Imperial
Overall diameter 825.6 mm 32.50 in
Section width 245 mm 9.65 in
Sidewall height 171.5 mm 6.75 in
Rim diameter 482.6 mm 19 in
Circumference 2593.7 mm 102.11 in
Revolutions per mile 620.5
Aspect ratio 70%

NHTSA safety record for 245/70R19

Drawn from official U.S. government (NHTSA) consumer complaint and recall filings for this exact tire size — not the generic averages you'll find elsewhere.

Complaints on record 21 filed with NHTSA
Recalls on record 0 none on record

What owners report fails — 245/70R19

  • Blowout 12
  • Tread separation 2
  • Road hazard 2
  • Cracking 2

These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated failure rates, and not adjusted for how many tires of this size are in service. Popular sizes naturally accumulate more reports. Use this as a research signal, not a verdict on any specific tire. Data as of 2021. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain). Always check the latest recalls at NHTSA.gov and report a tire problem if you have one.

How 245/70R19 compares inside the NHTSA size dataset

Complaint rank #97 of 271 among 271 safety-record sizes
Vs dataset median 11 above median 10 complaints
Top failure share 57% Blowout

This comparison is derived only from tire sizes that have a real NHTSA complaint or recall record in the TreadSize dataset. Source: NHTSA ODI — Consumer Complaints (FLAT_CMPL) + Recalls (FLAT_RCL), U.S. DOT public domain; Complaints through 2021.

Nearby safety records by complaint volume

235/80R17 21 complaints · 3 recalls 215/60R17 21 complaints · 1 recalls 235/65R16 21 complaints · 0 recalls 205/65R16 22 complaints · 3 recalls 185/60R15 22 complaints · 1 recalls 265/70R18 20 complaints · 1 recalls 185/75R14 20 complaints · 0 recalls 205/70R14 20 complaints · 0 recalls

Dataset download: JSON or CSV. Latest recall lookup: NHTSA.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the overall diameter of a 245/70R19 tire?

A 245/70R19 tire has an overall diameter of 32.50 inches (825.6 mm).

How tall is a 245/70R19 tire?

The sidewall height is 171.5 mm (6.75 inches), and the overall diameter from the ground to the top of the tire is 32.50 inches.

How many revolutions per mile does a 245/70R19 tire make?

A 245/70R19 tire makes approximately 620 revolutions per mile. Your speedometer is calibrated to this number.

What rim size does a 245/70R19 tire fit?

A 245/70R19 tire is designed for a 19-inch rim (482.6 mm).

Are there recalls or safety complaints for 245/70R19 tires?

NHTSA has 21 consumer complaints on record for the 245/70R19 size; the most reported issue is blowout (12 reports). These are unverified consumer reports, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many tires of this size are in service.

All dimensions calculated using standard ETRTO formulas. Always confirm fitment with your vehicle's door-placard and a qualified tire professional before purchasing.