This is the only tire I removed and replaced when they were hardly worn: the handling is downright dangerous in even the lightest snow, and in rain: the car simply did not know which end was the front. I replaced them with Michelin Cross Season 2s, where have been superb for the past 30,000 miles.
The P Zeros are utterly unsuited to this vehicle.
225/55 R19 Tires
Everything we know about the 225/55 R19 tire size: 70 owner reviews covering 982,725 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.
- 70owner reviews
- 982,725 milescovered on them
- 415tires made in this size
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV 8.9 | 92% from 4 reviews | - |
| All Season | Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 8.5 Current version: Pirelli Scorpion AS 4 | 93% from 3 reviews | - |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 225/55 R19; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
The best rated 225/55 R19 tires
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tire needs at least 3 reviews in 225/55 R19 to be ranked; the order weights a tire's score by how many reviews back it, so one glowing review cannot top a table.
Summer tires
The highest rated Summer tire in 225/55 R19 is the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV - 92% from 4 owner reviews in this size.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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92% | 4 | 71,500 miles | 8.9 |
| 2 |
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93% | 3 | 47,000 miles | 9.3 |
| 3 |
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66% | 3 | 24,500 miles | 6.1 |
| 4 |
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47% | 3 | 55,000 miles | 5.8 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tires →
All Season tires
The highest rated All Season tire in 225/55 R19 is the Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 - 93% from 3 owner reviews in this size. The current tire in that line is now the Pirelli Scorpion AS 4.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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93% | 3 | 20,080 miles | 8.5 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tires → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4
TR Score is the tire's overall Tire Reviews rating out of 10, built from independent test results and every owner review of that tire - not just the reviews from this car. The owner rating column is this car only.
225/55 R19 EU tire label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 225/55 R19 rather than a range across a model. 326 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 99 (up to 775 kg per tire). Speed ratings on offer: Y (300 km/h), W (270 km/h), V (240 km/h), H (210 km/h), T (190 km/h), R (170 km/h), Q (160 km/h). 173 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
81 tires in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 All Season 9.6
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo Summer 9.5
- Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ Winter 9.3
- Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 Winter 9.3
- Hankook iON Evo Summer 9.3
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV Summer 9.3
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 10 tires in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Hankook iON Evo Summer 9.3
- Continental VikingContact 8 Winter 9.2
- Continental Premium Contact 6 Summer 9.1
- Falken e.Ziex Summer 8.7
- Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV Summer 8.5
- Kumho Ecsta PS71 Summer 8.5
67dB Quietest tires
The quietest 225/55 R19 tires are labelled at 67 dB external noise:
- Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Winter 9.3
- Giti Control P10 Summer 8.5
- Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV Summer 8.5
- Kumho Ecsta PS71 Summer 8.5
- Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 Summer 7.9
- Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV Summer 7.6
Label values come from the EU EPREL database and apply to the EU market versions of each tire. Wet grip and rolling resistance run from class A (best) to E; noise is the measured drive-by figure. A good label is a floor, not a verdict - the tests and owner ratings above tell you far more.
How long do 225/55 R19 tires last?
Across 15 end of life reviews in this size, a typical set of tires was worn out after 20,000 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 11,000 miles and 37,628 miles.
Distances are self-reported by drivers whose review marked the set as worn out; figures are medians, so a single unusual report cannot move them. Driving style and the car matter more than the size itself.
What does 225/55 R19 mean?
A 225/55 R19 tire is 225 mm wide, its sidewall is 55% of that width (124 mm) tall, and it fits a 19 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 730 mm.
| Section width | 225 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 124 mm |
| Rim diameter | 19" (483 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 730 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,294 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 436 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 702 |
Also written as
225/55R19 225/55 ZR19 225-55-19 225 55 19
Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tire runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.
What cars use 225/55 R19 tires?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tires for that exact car.
Every tire reviewed in 225/55 R19
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 42 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tire | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV | Summer | 92% | 4 | 71,500 miles |
| Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 Replaced by Pirelli Scorpion AS 4 | All Season | 93% | 3 | 20,080 miles |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Summer | 93% | 3 | 47,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Alenza 001 | Summer | 66% | 3 | 24,500 miles |
| Pirelli Scorpion Zero | Summer | 47% | 3 | 55,000 miles |
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 | All Season | 93% | 2 | 15,200 miles |
| Michelin Primacy 5 | Summer | 91% | 2 | 30,000 miles |
| Continental Premium Contact 6 Replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7 | Summer | 82% | 2 | 42,000 miles |
| Pirelli Scorpion Verde | Summer | 62% | 2 | 38,000 miles |
| Goodyear Assurance MaxLife | Summer | 55% | 2 | 50,000 miles |
| Kumho Crugen HP91 | Summer | 55% | 2 | 0 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 415 tires are made in 225/55 R19. Browse every 225/55 R19 tire →
What drivers say about their 225/55 R19 tires
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
Excellent tire with good grip on the wet.The only downside is maybe that is little bit louder but that can be also subjective.
I fitted these Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A 225/55R19 99H 3PMSF tires to my Mazda CX-5 2.0 naturally aspirated (N/A) AWD in November 2024, when the car had 162,742 km (101,123 miles) on the odometer. The tires were manufactured in 2024, and I have driven 60,558 km (37,628 miles) on them without removing them at any point, including during the summer months. My car currently has 223,300 km (138,752 miles) on the odometer.
In July 2026, I rotated the front and rear tires because the front tires had visibly more tread wear than the rear ones. I am still using them in this configuration, but I will be purchasing a new set of winter tires soon.
Throughout more than 60,000 km (37,000 miles) of driving, including many long-distance journeys, these tires have given me an excellent sense of security and confidence on the road. I have never experienced any loss of grip or sliding, not even once. They provided excellent traction under hard braking, and their performance on dry roads was also very good. The slight increase in fuel consumption on dry roads was negligible and hardly worth mentioning.
Durability has been another major strength. Despite being used for almost two years in all weather conditions, including summer heat, these 2024-manufactured tires have shown no cracking, tearing, chunking, or any other signs of structural damage or deformation. Their overall durability has been impressive.
Considering the distance covered and the time they have been in use, the tread is still in reasonably good condition. I am not replacing them because the tread is completely worn out; rather, I believe they have reached the end of their intended service life, and it is time for a new set. There is still some usable tread remaining, and even at this stage, the tires continue to inspire confidence on both wet and dry roads.
I am extremely satisfied with these tires. The only real downside is that they are quite noisy, which is particularly noticeable during longer journeys. However, the level of grip, reliability, and confidence they provide far outweighs this drawback.
Because these tires have made me feel so safe and secure behind the wheel, I have decided to stick with the same brand and model range. I will be purchasing a new set of Hankook Winter i*cept evo tires manufactured in 2026.
I bought a used CX-5 with these tires and was amazed at how bad they were. They were 3 years old and looked fine with plenty of tread depth. But even on clear dry road in the summer I could spin them a bit just by putting my foot down at 20 mph. (And remember this is an AWD SUV!) I'd get torque steer when accelerating, I assume from uneven traction on the front tires. On greasy damp mornings I could get the whole car sliding around a corner. And after one awful drive in the snow where I barely made it home, I ordered new Pirellis just as soon as I could.
These are fitted as Mazda CX5 OEM.
I was sceptical because of my previous use of some older Bridgestone models. But what a pleasant surprice these Alenza's....Comfortable, predictable, direct, exceptional dry braking and they're quiet really quiet. Only slight weakness for me is straight aquaplaninig, it's strange because in curves the grip is very good...but last week there was a lot of heavy rains in Greece and maybe the water was too deep.
I deffinately recommend these Bridgestones and next time buying tires they will be in my short list if the price is on par or lower than Pirelli Cinturato p2.
I have some expirience with Michelin Primacy 4 and Good Year models but for my driving stile and landscape that Bridgone Alenza is superior.
Heavy electric car. These have been excellent once worn in. Quieter, smoother and they've tightened the steering considerably. The stiffer tire suits this car as the suspension is under damped and needs stiffer tires to force the compression to do it's job. Definitely recommend and will fit same again.
Quiet, Comfortable, good grip, could be better on wet surface but overall i‘m happy
I wouldn't suggest them for spirited driving or trying the limits of the car as the tires are too squishy. For dry and wet driving, if you're following the speed limits you should be fine.
Still haven't had the chance to test them in proper snow, but with the limited experience in few snowy patches in the mountains (without surprises), I'm having high hopes to make it trough the winter.
Comfort and noise are satisfactory, possibly a trade-off from the driving dynamics.
So far for the 5000 miles (~8k km) during spring and summer, haven't noticed any difference in the tire behavior or indications of them being worn.
Will buy again, just not for the current car.
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Where this data comes from
Owner ratings are submitted through the review form on this site, naming the tire, the size and the distance covered, and are checked by hand before publication. Test results come from independent published tire tests indexed by size, and label values from the EU EPREL database.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 using independent test results and the full body of owner reviews, so you can check a car-specific ranking against the wider evidence.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.

