At 29,000 miles these tires should have lasted much longer with normal driving on country roads. Have used Michelin for nearly 50yrs but these came with the car.
235/50 R19 Tires
Everything we know about the 235/50 R19 tire size: 1 independent tire tests conducted in this exact size, 70 owner reviews covering 868,313 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.
- 70owner reviews
- 868,313 milescovered on them
- 1tests in this size
- 461tires made in this size
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pirelli Scorpion Verde 7.3 | 82% from 3 reviews | - |
| All Season | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 9.6 | 71% from 3 reviews | - |
| Winter | - | - | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 9.4 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tire Test |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 235/50 R19; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
Independent tire tests in 235/50 R19
Tires behave differently as sizes change, so a test conducted in your exact size is the strongest evidence there is. Every test below was run in 235/50 R19 - 1 in total, newest first.
Winter tire tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tires tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tire Test | Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | 11 |
The best rated 235/50 R19 tires
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tire needs at least 3 reviews in 235/50 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 235/50 R19 is the Pirelli Scorpion Verde - 82% from 3 owner reviews in this size.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
|
82% | 3 | 57,000 miles | 7.3 |
| 2 |
Continental Premium Contact 6
Replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7
|
76% | 3 | 31,000 miles | 9.1 |
| 3 |
Continental PremiumContact C
|
55% | 6 | 49,000 miles | 6.3 |
| 4 |
Continental EcoContact 6
Replaced by Continental EcoContact 7
|
50% | 6 | 41,400 miles | 7.5 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tires →
All Season tires
The highest rated All Season tire in 235/50 R19 is the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 - 71% from 3 owner reviews in this size.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
|
71% | 3 | 2,400 miles | 9.6 |
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.
235/50 R19 EU tire label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 235/50 R19 rather than a range across a model. 374 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 103 (up to 875 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). 189 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
97 tires in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Goodyear Vector All Season 4 All Season 9.7
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 9.7
- Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 All Season 9.6
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 All Season 9.4
- Pirelli Cinturato C3 Summer 9.4
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport Summer 9.3
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 36 tires in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 9.7
- Pirelli Cinturato C3 Summer 9.4
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport Summer 9.3
- Hankook iON Evo Summer 9.3
- Pirelli Scorpion Summer 9
- Michelin Primacy 4 Summer 8.8
66dB Quietest tires
The quietest 235/50 R19 tires are labelled at 66 dB external noise:
- Pirelli Cinturato C3 Summer 9.4
- Pirelli P Zero Summer 8.8
- Dunlop Blue Response TG Summer 8.5
- Z Max Zealion Summer 5
- Nokian Powerproof E Summer
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 235/50 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 10,563 miles and 29,000 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 235/50 R19 mean?
A 235/50 R19 tire is 235 mm wide, its sidewall is 50% of that width (118 mm) tall, and it fits a 19 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 718 mm.
| Section width | 235 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 118 mm |
| Rim diameter | 19" (483 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 718 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,254 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 444 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 714 |
Also written as
235/50R19 235/50 ZR19 235-50-19 235 50 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 235/50 R19 tires?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tires for that exact car.
Volvo XC40
6 reviews in this size
BYD Seal U DM I
6 reviews in this size
Volvo XC40 T5 Plug In Hybrid
5 reviews in this size
Hyundai Tucson
4 reviews in this size
Audi Q3
4 reviews in this size
Mercedes Benz MB GLK 220 CDI 4 matic
3 reviews in this size
Volkswagen Tiguan
3 reviews in this size
GMC Terrain
3 reviews in this size
Vauxhall Antara
2 reviews in this size
Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 mhev
2 reviews in this size
Every tire reviewed in 235/50 R19
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 33 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tire | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental PremiumContact C | Summer | 55% | 6 | 49,000 miles |
| Continental EcoContact 6 Replaced by Continental EcoContact 7 | Summer | 50% | 6 | 41,400 miles |
| Pirelli Scorpion Verde | Summer | 82% | 3 | 57,000 miles |
| Continental Premium Contact 6 Replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7 | Summer | 76% | 3 | 31,000 miles |
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 | All Season | 71% | 3 | 2,400 miles |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV | Summer | 97% | 2 | 17,000 miles |
| Michelin Primacy 5 | Summer | 97% | 2 | 18,700 miles |
| Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV | Winter | 91% | 2 | 7,500 miles |
| Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | All Season | 90% | 2 | 7,900 miles |
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 | Summer | 83% | 2 | 170,000 miles |
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV | All Season | 82% | 2 | 15,000 miles |
| Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season | All Season | 77% | 2 | 27,000 miles |
| Giti GitiComfort | Summer | 44% | 2 | 53,000 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 461 tires are made in 235/50 R19. Browse every 235/50 R19 tire →
What drivers say about their 235/50 R19 tires
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
not good in rain ice and snow some dry rot after 4500 miles
I bought these Michelin Primacy 5 last summer and after more than 15000 miles I can say they are still great! My son just asked me yesterday are these new tires or some old ones, since they look not worn at all and he is also looking to get himself some new Michelin tires for his Peugeot.
So, after almost 25000 kilometers on a heavy SUV (Volvo XC40 D4 AWD) some other tires will probably wore out, but these are still really great. Super silent, soft, fuel-efficient (the same as my previous Continental EcoContact 2) with great handling and very comfortable, used mostly on highway rides.
Since they are a bit softer than expected, I thought the fuel efficiency will not be that good, but they prove me wrong, although that softness maybe affects the road feedback. Still, they are a great companion to an all-wheel vehicle and I enjoy getting into curves knowing the tires will follow my commands.
Will I buy them again? Probably, although since they will definitely last a few years more than expected, Michelin will come up with the new model before these wear out :)
Tires that came equipped on the car brand new. Okay grip when they were new. Not designed for an EV, can’t handle the high torque and squeal even with medium pedal push (people think I’m drifting or driving away angrily). Not optimal for rain or winter in general, and especially bad when going over a puddle of water in the summer. Don’t recommend buying them.
Audi Q3 sportback driver here. I've used mainly the Pirellis PZ4, Continental CPC6 and most recently (due to costs) Giti S2.
Just changed to these from the Giti..wow! Big difference. Ok, maybe small differences but to tire enthusiasts, small=big correct? Initial impressions: Traction way better, the take off and braking...very obvious. The response is so quick, so natural and grip so confident (esp during corners). Indeed v impressive. I was surprised that the steering felt lighter, more responsive...and more surprisingly, it's very quiet and refined esp at high speeds. When coasting it just glides...when braking it responds very well, quick and predictable. Wished I had them on earlier, driving is suddenly more pleasurably, reassuring and makes me calmer (crazy, but true). Get them ASAP!
I have a Volvo XC40 PHEV; these tires didn't last at all. There are no mechanical imperfections in the car. Indeed, I did not rotate those, but once I wanted to do it they were totally worn out. This is the second time this has happened with these Pirelli tires, I won't try again.
replaced michelin primacy 4 with these tires, so far a massive improvement in every aspect including dry sunny days
have it only on my front wheel, they are really excellent in wet and big rain with a lot of water. also, i like the special design, looks so good. as mentioned, it's not sport track tire for fast handling, but it could be because of SUV
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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.