Sharp handling, quiet, and comfortable. Develop flat spots after parking for a few days, gone after 10 mintues of driving.
245/50 R19 Tires
Everything we know about the 245/50 R19 tire size: 17 owner reviews covering 142,350 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.
- 17owner reviews
- 142,350 milescovered on them
- 183tires made in this size
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Bridgestone Alenza 001 6.1 | 69% from 3 reviews | - |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 245/50 R19; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
The best rated 245/50 R19 tires
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tire needs at least 3 reviews in 245/50 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 245/50 R19 is the Bridgestone Alenza 001 - 69% from 3 owner reviews in this size.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bridgestone Alenza 001
|
69% | 3 | 46,000 miles | 6.1 |
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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.
245/50 R19 EU tire label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 245/50 R19 rather than a range across a model. 142 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 (300 km/h), W (270 km/h), V (240 km/h), H (210 km/h), T (190 km/h), R (170 km/h). 76 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
45 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
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 All Season 9.4
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV Summer 9.3
- Hankook iON Evo Summer 9.3
- Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 Summer 9.2
- Continental Premium Contact 6 Summer 9.1
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 14 tires in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 9.7
- Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 All Season 9.4
- Hankook iON Evo Summer 9.3
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV Summer 9.3
- Pirelli P Zero Summer 8.8
- Yokohama Advan Sport V107 Summer 8.8
67dB Quietest tires
The quietest 245/50 R19 tires are labelled at 67 dB external noise:
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport Summer 9.3
- Pirelli P Zero Summer 8.8
- Giti Control P10 Summer 8.5
- Dunlop Blue Response TG Summer 8.5
- Pirelli CINTURATO P7 Summer 8.4
- Falken Eurowinter HS01 Winter 8.1
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.
What does 245/50 R19 mean?
A 245/50 R19 tire is 245 mm wide, its sidewall is 50% of that width (123 mm) tall, and it fits a 19 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 728 mm.
| Section width | 245 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 123 mm |
| Rim diameter | 19" (483 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 728 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,286 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 437 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 704 |
Also written as
245/50R19 245/50 ZR19 245-50-19 245 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 245/50 R19 tires?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tires for that exact car.
BMW X3
7 reviews in this size
BMW X3 30e
2 reviews in this size
BMW 730d
1 reviews in this size
BMW X3 2.0d Sport
1 reviews in this size
BMW I7 xDrive60
1 reviews in this size
BMW 218d Active Tourer
1 reviews in this size
Volkswagen Tiguan
1 reviews in this size
BMW X3 2.0d XDrive
1 reviews in this size
Every tire reviewed in 245/50 R19
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 10 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tire | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone Alenza 001 | Summer | 69% | 3 | 46,000 miles |
| Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS | All Season | 94% | 2 | 17,000 miles |
| Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 | Summer | 91% | 2 | 10,000 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 183 tires are made in 245/50 R19. Browse every 245/50 R19 tire →
What drivers say about their 245/50 R19 tires
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
I have gone through all the pilot sport models and this is crazy! The rolling resistance is insane! Smooth as silk and let’s see how long these lasts in the burning tarmac of Singapore! It looks fabulous too with the new silk stockings logo on the tire wall
Excelent tire, better response then the Contis I had before. low road noise.
These have been a phenomenal all tire for the price. Its not great at anything but its good at everything. I've had these on my car for a year. I drive like the very spiritedly and haven't felt the need to want to upgrade to a more premium tire.
OEM tires on a BMW X3. Ok performance in dry and wet conditions. Let down by poor tire wear characteristics and vague handling.
Compared to the oem pirelli cinturato run flats, these are quieter, more comfortable, and have better grip in the dry and wet.
I installed the same tire model and size on both my BMW X3 and a NIO-produced electric vehicle. On dry epoxy flooring and concrete surfaces, these tires frequently experience tire skipping/slipping during foggy conditions or when reversing. I wouldn't have chosen these tires either - I deeply regret purchasing two sets for both my vehicles. They require significantly lower tire pressure to maintain adequate grip, and perform worse than the outdated Eagle F1 SUV tires that came standard on my X3. However, they are exceptionally energy-efficient - my onvo L60 achieves the same energy consumption as a Model Y.
These tires are pretty amazing. I live in a place with equally wet and hot weather all year round. The price point for these premium brand tires is the first thing that caught my eye. Following good online reviews, I decided to try it out. Dry grip is great on my SUV. Managing corners at relatively higher speeds had no issues. The harder side walls made handling the car stable. Steering and handling is responsive and sharp. Braking wise the tires performed pretty well for the traffic I faced. In the wet weather, I encountered zero aquaplaning situations. The tires performed exactly as what it was rated as. Of course driving in the rain would be more cautious and slower usually, but for me, it was not too much of a difference between wet and dry. The tires felt pretty comfortable, however, I personally prefer stiffer suspensions and tires as my driving style is slightly more aggressive. These tires definitely felt better than the Alenzas I used which were extremely “bouncy”. Hopefully these tires are as durable as stated. If it’s true, I’ll definitely buy again. Road noise wise it was pretty unnoticeable for my car. I guess it’s also dependent on how soundproof one’s car is.
The other tire I was comparing it against with is the Giti P10. Might try that next.
The other tire I was comparing it against with is the Giti P10. Might try that next.
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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.