A very good Tire overall
as Tire worn Wet performance Has Faded a lot even at 5mm tread depth
under load Performance is noticeably Reduced
will be Changing to continental Tires when they come Due for replacement
Everything we know about the 245/35 R19 tire size: 2 independent tire tests conducted in this exact size, 167 owner reviews covering 1,452,121 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 9.4 Current version: Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 | 89% from 16 reviews | Continental SportContact 7 9.7 2025 Sports Cars Tire Test |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 245/35 R19; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
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 245/35 R19 - 2 in total, newest first.
| Year | Test | Winner | Tires tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025 Sports Cars Tire Test | Continental SportContact 7 | 8 |
| 2020 | 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tire Test | Continental Sport Contact 6 | 10 |
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tire needs at least 3 reviews in 245/35 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.
The highest rated Summer tire in 245/35 R19 is the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S - 89% from 16 owner reviews in this size. The current tire in that line is now the Michelin Pilot Sport S 5.
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tires →
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.
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 245/35 R19 rather than a range across a model. 279 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 93 (up to 650 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), Q (160 km/h). 74 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
86 tires in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
The most fuel efficient choice: 2 tires in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
The quietest 245/35 R19 tires are labelled at 67 dB external noise:
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.
Across 28 end of life reviews in this size, a typical set of tires was worn out after 11,000 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 6,500 miles and 20,000 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.
A 245/35 R19 tire is 245 mm wide, its sidewall is 35% of that width (86 mm) tall, and it fits a 19 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 654 mm.
| Section width | 245 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 86 mm |
| Rim diameter | 19" (483 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 654 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,055 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 487 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 783 |
245/35R19 245/35 ZR19 245-35-19 245 35 19
Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tire runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tires for that exact car.
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 67 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
Reviews only cover part of the market: 408 tires are made in 245/35 R19. Browse every 245/35 R19 tire →
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
A very good Tire overall
as Tire worn Wet performance Has Faded a lot even at 5mm tread depth
under load Performance is noticeably Reduced
will be Changing to continental Tires when they come Due for replacement
These tires are not the best after the sidewall wear one tire ended up with a blowout will not buy again
I only just got the car in mid-August, and it came fitted with a range of cheap Chinese tires and one Hankook that were all quite worn. After a lot of pondering and review-reading I decided to go for the Eagle F1's, mostly thanks to the amazing 20% off offer that National Tires had on them that almost saved me the cost of one tire.
The car is absolutely transformed; it feels glued to the tarmac, even on twisty wet roads, and acceleration and braking both feel sharper. Road noise seems decent but I've not really had anything to compare it to, and I'm pleased to say that fuel economy actually seems to have improved. All in all, I have to say that I'm pretty impressed.
It has already been one full summer season for these tires on my 2004 525i RWD with staggered setup of 245/35R19 front and 275/30R19 rear on Style 172 wheels. So far travelled around 12’000km and I’m really happy with the tire. Around 70-80% of the mileage was done on highway speeds at 130-150kmh. The tires feel stable and grippy on both wet and dry conditions. What I really liked is that the sidewall is on the softer side (which could be a negative aspect for some), which gives lot more comfort for a low profile tire, as well as no tramlining which was an issue with the old tires (Marshal MU12, Falken Azenis FK510). They are also really quiet tires. The wear is really good, only 15g of balance needed in the front after 10k km, and no balance needed in the back. They wear even, no vibrations or other degradations developed over those 12k km. I was rather sceptical before buying them, but I am really happy I went with Sailun ZSR2. Amazing tire for the low price, will definintely buy again.
Great. For a low profile tire on a reasonably pokey car they did really well. Couldn’t really push them beyond limits in the dry, worked well in the wet and on small amounts of snow and ice were fantastic. Excellent driving past other sliding around on hills. I run winter tires all year round, find they generally last longer than summer tires (I know they shouldn’t but that’s my experience). I don’t see any real loss in dry grip and they are fantastic in ice and snow. I also drive in wet grass through the summer so find winter tires really help compared to standard summers here. These Michelin’s were great.
I have been using these tires for years on my cars, and now have had them on my latest A4 avant s-line quattro. They actually reach excellence in my opinion, and although a PS4S is probably better on a sports car application and in the dry grip (GY is better in the wet), there are no better all-rounders than these tires. So quiet and comfy still after 24k miles, and they have a minimum of 3.5mm +. They also provide good rim protection and they do look nice too. If you grab these on their sales, they are an utter bargain, and you will not be disappointed. I prefer the slightly higher pressures (38R, 42F) and they have worn evenly. 4WD cars with summer tires need these things.Mid next year the tires will be 3 years old and ready to replace all 4 again, and these are on the books, probably from Camskill.
My set is now 7 years old. I know I probably should have changed them, but they still have plenty of treads left after roughly 20k miles. Yes, I don't drive the car often. I have since added a set for the rear axle (275/30/19), and compared to the old pilot super sport, I can positively say that the PS4S is more comfortable. However, my car is lowered, and the rear tires rub against the fender when I go over uneven road. Never had this issue with the PSS, so something to keep in mind for those with lowered cars. I dont need to talk about the performance. I think others have covered it, but that added comfort does come at a cost. The PSS felt a bit sharper, but that doesnt mean the PS4S is much worse. The PS4S is a lot more durable than the PSS. I had severe dry rots after 6 years with the PSS, which made me worry about tread separation. The PS4S still looks pristine after 7 years and 20k miles. The PS4S is definitely the best tire I've ever had so far. Well worth the money.
First impressions, just a few km driving around town, some spirited driving and one autocross training in both dry and wet.
Holy moly, I do not understand how they have made this tire. It sticks like glue in both dry and wet conditions. Comparable to AD09 in dry, but way better than PS4S in the wet. I have had all of these tires on the same vehicle in various conditions, so the comparison is quite fair. Feedback is very good, and gives you great confidence. The only downside so far is the comfort, which is only OK, but definitely drivable everyday. Another thing to consider, tread life could be limited with heavy use. 4 autocross laps was enough to start melting the tire a bit, in 18-19c air temp. Tire temp reached about 50 degrees.
This is a sporty tire that is a jack of all trades and master of most. If it is available in your size, fit it!
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