Replacing OEM ContiPremiumContact with ADVAN V61 E+ on my VOLVO XC90 in last winter. It was surprising me that they were noisier and slippery than the old tires, at the very beginning. After about 500 km, they became normal as they should be. Decent dry and wet grip, much quieter than before. The tire expert advised that is because there is oil protection for such new tires; it would affect their general performance in the first month of use. Although the handing is not hard, the sidewall is pretty strong to conquer the kerb. You will feel more confident when you pump up 37+ PSI on the highway.
235/55 R19 Tires
Everything we know about the 235/55 R19 tire size: 5 independent tire tests conducted in this exact size, 141 owner reviews covering 1,855,002 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.
- 141owner reviews
- 1,855,002 milescovered on them
- 5tests in this size
- 672tires made in this size
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV 9.3 | 78% from 9 reviews | Pirelli Scorpion 9 2025 Teknikens Varld Summer Tire Test |
| All Season | Michelin CrossClimate 2 9.5 Current version: Michelin CrossClimate 3 | 86% from 3 reviews | Vredestein Quatrac 5 8.4 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tire Test |
| Winter | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV 8.5 | 92% from 3 reviews | - |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 235/55 R19; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
Independent tire tests in 235/55 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 235/55 R19 - 5 in total, newest first.
Summer tire tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tires tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025 Teknikens Varld Summer Tire Test | Pirelli Scorpion | 8 |
| 2025 | 2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tire Test | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | 6 |
| 2024 | 2024 EV Tire Test | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | 9 |
| 2024 | 2024 Summer SUV Tire Test | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | 11 |
All Season tire tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tires tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tire Test | Vredestein Quatrac 5 | 7 |
The best rated 235/55 R19 tires
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tire needs at least 3 reviews in 235/55 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 235/55 R19 is the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV - 78% from 9 owner reviews in this size.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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78% | 9 | 193,800 miles | 9.3 |
| 2 |
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66% | 6 | 140,500 miles | 8.8 |
| 3 |
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56% | 3 | 37,000 miles | 8.3 |
| 4 |
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40% | 3 | 27,000 miles | 5.9 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tires →
All Season tires
The highest rated All Season tire in 235/55 R19 is the Michelin CrossClimate 2 - 86% from 3 owner reviews in this size. The current tire in that line is now the Michelin CrossClimate 3.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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86% | 3 | 18,666 miles | 9.5 |
| 2 |
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78% | 3 | 55,500 miles | 8.5 |
| 3 |
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63% | 7 | 93,520 miles | 4.9 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tires → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4
Winter tires
The highest rated Winter tire in 235/55 R19 is the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV - 92% from 3 owner reviews in this size.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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92% | 3 | 43,000 miles | 8.5 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Winter Tires → Test winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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.
235/55 R19 EU tire label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 235/55 R19 rather than a range across a model. 504 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 105 (up to 925 kg per tire). Speed ratings on offer: (Y) (301 km/h), Y (300 km/h), W (270 km/h), V (240 km/h), H (210 km/h), T (190 km/h), S (180 km/h), R (170 km/h), Q (160 km/h). 257 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
112 tires in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 9.7
- Continental PremiumContact 7 Summer 9.5
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo Summer 9.5
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 All Season 9.4
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport Summer 9.3
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV Summer 9.3
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 38 tires in this size reach rolling resistance 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
- Continental AllSeasonContact 2 All Season 9.5
- Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 Summer 9.2
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Summer 9.2
- Continental UltraContact NXT Summer 9.1
66dB Quietest tires
The quietest 235/55 R19 tires are labelled at 66 dB external noise:
- Dunlop Blue Response TG Summer 8.5
- Dunlop Sp Sport Maxx 050 Summer 6.7
- Bridgestone Alenza 001 Summer 6.1
- Z Max Zealion Summer 5
- Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season All Season 4.9
- 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 235/55 R19 tires last?
Across 36 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 13,000 miles and 30,000 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 235/55 R19 mean?
A 235/55 R19 tire is 235 mm wide, its sidewall is 55% of that width (129 mm) tall, and it fits a 19 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 741 mm.
| Section width | 235 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 129 mm |
| Rim diameter | 19" (483 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 741 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,328 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 430 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 691 |
Also written as
235/55R19 235/55 ZR19 235-55-19 235 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 235/55 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 235/55 R19
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 76 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tire | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Summer | 78% | 9 | 193,800 miles |
| Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season | All Season | 63% | 7 | 93,520 miles |
| Michelin Primacy 4 Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 | Summer | 66% | 6 | 140,500 miles |
| Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV | Winter | 92% | 3 | 43,000 miles |
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 | All Season | 86% | 3 | 18,666 miles |
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV | All Season | 78% | 3 | 55,500 miles |
| Continental Sport Contact 5 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 | Summer | 56% | 3 | 37,000 miles |
| Dunlop SP Sport 270 | Summer | 40% | 3 | 27,000 miles |
| Michelin Latitude Sport 3 Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Summer | 93% | 2 | 45,066 miles |
| Pirelli Scorpion All Season SF3 | All Season | 87% | 2 | 1,300 miles |
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Replaced by Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo | Summer | 85% | 2 | 14,000 miles |
| Goodyear Wrangler HP | All Season | 79% | 2 | 67,000 miles |
| Pirelli Scorpion Winter Replaced by Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3 | Winter | 78% | 2 | 41,000 miles |
| Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV | Winter | 78% | 2 | 28,000 miles |
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | Summer | 76% | 2 | 28,600 miles |
| Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport | Summer | 74% | 2 | 43,500 miles |
| Nexen Roadian GTX | All Season | 74% | 2 | 355 miles |
| Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV Replaced by Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 SUV | All Season | 69% | 2 | 36,500 miles |
| Pirelli Scorpion Verde | Summer | 67% | 2 | 62,000 miles |
| Hankook Winter i cept evo 3 X | Winter | 60% | 2 | 13,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Alenza 001 | Summer | 49% | 2 | 17,250 miles |
| Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 | All Season | 37% | 2 | 20,300 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 672 tires are made in 235/55 R19. Browse every 235/55 R19 tire →
What drivers say about their 235/55 R19 tires
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
I have been using these tires in Vilnius with a lot of snow and never ever had a problem sticking somewhere. For my car these tires are 10 out of 10
The overall proposition is to offer a good tire at a price discount to market leaders Michelin or Continental. That also comes with a discount in road abilities. It represents a different optimum than premium offers: less for less in proportion.
I live on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland. I drive every week in the winter to a ski resort in the Alps. Roads are mostly cold, dry or wet. Approx. 10-12 days of snow on roads, add 10 days for snowy/icy access to the chalet.
The tire is very good in snow traction and breaking. However road feel is numb when cornering and the tire starts to slide relatively quickly.
In comparison to previous Michelin Lattitude Alpin 2 and Continental WinterContact 850P SUV, it is noticeably worse in cornering. I have less confidence in the tire and deliberately slow down to corner.
It feels better than the Conti on traction and breaking, at par with the Michelin.
On cold dry roads, the tire feels good. Traction and breaking feel satisfactory and road handling is good up to speed limits. It loses traction when cornered hard and understeers. When the weather warms up, the tire feels less confident and seems more floaty, less precise.
Comfort is OK in W speed rating, always on the firm sides on pot holes or speed bumps.
Road noise feels OK/average at all speeds. Not quiet though. But not the failure identified in many tests.
Overall less convinced on wet roads. Traction seems to breaks faster, breaking feels less grippy/planted and seems to lead to some wavering. Road handling is moderately reassuring. Quite numb overall but feels prone to understeer early.
Straight aquaplanning isnt a problem: the car ploughs through higher water without taking off or wavering.
If you can afford a premium tire, skip the Hankook. Else you can consider it as a safe alternative, if not spirited/inspiring.
Theses Yokohama AVID GT installed on the RAV4 PHEV 2024 has the front tires wearing at 6/32 at around 29,000 km the rear are 7/32 but the tires on forums have complained about the wet traction is bad I can attest to that because I almost spun out at a rainy day in BC Canada hydroplaning compared to my experiences with tires I would say Michelins are way better Also to add for my size 235/55R19 the tread wear rating is 280. I’m surprised that the wearing out so quickly and having trouble
First time I had these tires, on an Alfa Stelvio. Overall very happy.
Might be because of the car (heavy), but the wear and handling was not superior. Managed to destroy one in early lifetime with a sharp edge, and now I finally had a tire blowout while just cruising on a normal road. Never happened to me before over 35 years driving
The tires got really bad while aging. I don't know if I had tires from a bad lot, but they were extremely noisy.
When they had about 5 mm tread left, the snow grip got really bad and I decided to replace them with Continental TS870P.
I would not recommend them for heavy cars like my Volvo XC60 D5 AWD.
They were very good on wet and dry roads when new and also when aged. But the winter (snow, ice) performance was not making me feel safe, therefore I replaced them immediately as the snow handling got bad.
The tires are cupped after only 30000 miles. The tires came standard on my 2023 Honda crv hybrid sport touring. The vehicle was purchased new in 2023. Very dissatisfied with Michelin primacy. An expensive tire that is crap. The tires were rotated every 5000 miles with the oil change.
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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.

