255/30 R19 Tires

Everything we know about the 255/30 R19 tire size: 1 independent tire tests conducted in this exact size, 81 owner reviews covering 692,042 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.

81owner reviews
692,042 milescovered on them
1tests in this size
158tires made in this size

255/30 R19 To scale, mm

The quick answer

The quick answer - 255/30 R19
Season	Owners' pick	Owner rating	Latest test winner
Summer	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 8.5 Current version: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	90% from 5 reviews	Continental ContiSportContact 5 P 8.5 2010 Auto Bild Ultra High Performance Tire Test

Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 255/30 R19; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.

Independent tire tests in 255/30 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 255/30 R19 - 1 in total, newest first.

Summer tire tests

Summer tire tests conducted in 255/30 R19
Year	Test	Winner	Tires tested
2010	2010 Auto Bild Ultra High Performance Tire Test	Continental ContiSportContact 5 P	6

The best rated 255/30 R19 tires

Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tire needs at least 3 reviews in 255/30 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 255/30 R19 is the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 - 90% from 5 owner reviews in this size. The current tire in that line is now the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

Summer tires ranked by owner rating in 255/30 R19
#	Tire	Owner rating	Reviews	Distance reviewed	TR Score
1	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	90%	5	15,665 miles	8.5
2	Continental Sport Contact 6 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7	75%	5	27,500 miles	9.3
3	Continental ContiSportContact 5 P Replaced by Continental SportContact 7	72%	6	28,000 miles	8.5
4	Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport S 5	69%	3	18,100 miles	9.4
5	Radar Dimax R8 Replaced by Radar Dimax R8+	60%	3	62,000 miles	5.8
6	Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Run Flat	44%	16	270,600 miles	4.6

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.

255/30 R19 EU tire label data

EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 255/30 R19 rather than a range across a model. 108 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 91 (up to 615 kg per tire). Speed ratings on offer: (Y) (301 km/h), Y (300 km/h), W (270 km/h), V (240 km/h). 9 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.

A Best wet grip

46 tires in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:

Continental SportContact 7 Summer 9.7
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo Summer 9.5
Hankook Ventus Evo Summer 9.4
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Summer 9.4
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Summer 9.3
Continental Sport Contact 6 Summer 9.3

B Lowest rolling resistance

The most fuel efficient choice: 5 tires in this size reach rolling resistance class B. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:

68dB Quietest tires

The quietest 255/30 R19 tires are labelled at 68 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.

What does 255/30 R19 mean?

A 255/30 R19 tire is 255 mm wide, its sidewall is 30% of that width (77 mm) tall, and it fits a 19 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 636 mm.

255/30 R19 nominal dimensions
Section width	255 mm
Sidewall height	77 mm
Rim diameter	19" (483 mm)
Overall diameter	≈ 636 mm
Circumference	≈ 1,997 mm
Revolutions per km	≈ 501
Revolutions per mile	≈ 806

What cars use 255/30 R19 tires?

The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tires for that exact car.

Mercedes Benz C63 AMG 7 reviews in this size BMW 335d 6 reviews in this size BMW 330d M Sport 5 reviews in this size BMW Z4 5 reviews in this size BMW 335i 4 reviews in this size BMW 320i 4 reviews in this size BMW 3 series 3 reviews in this size BMW 320D 3 reviews in this size Mercedes Benz E Coupe Facelift W207 3 reviews in this size BMW E92 335i 2 reviews in this size

Every tire reviewed in 255/30 R19

The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 29 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.

All tires reviewed in 255/30 R19
Tire	Season	Owner rating	Reviews	Distance reviewed
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Run Flat	Summer	44%	16	270,600 miles
Continental ContiSportContact 5 P Replaced by Continental SportContact 7	Summer	72%	6	28,000 miles
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	Summer	90%	5	15,665 miles
Continental Sport Contact 6 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7	Summer	75%	5	27,500 miles
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport S 5	Summer	69%	3	18,100 miles
Radar Dimax R8 Replaced by Radar Dimax R8+	Summer	60%	3	62,000 miles
Michelin Pilot Super Sport Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport S 5	Summer	95%	2	6,000 miles
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	Summer	90%	2	38,000 miles
Kumho Ecsta KU39	Summer	87%	2	3,000 miles
Continental Sport Contact 3 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7	Summer	77%	2	16,000 miles
Kumho Ecsta PS91 Replaced by Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72	Summer	66%	2	12,000 miles
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT	Summer	60%	2	16,000 miles
Accelera Alpha	Summer	34%	2	100 miles

Reviews only cover part of the market: 158 tires are made in 255/30 R19. Browse every 255/30 R19 tire →

What drivers say about their 255/30 R19 tires

The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.

91%

Falken Azenis RS820 255/30 R19 BMW M240i 3,107 miles September 1, 2026

I previously drove on the Good Year Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5.
The tires are equally good.
The Falken is new now, so it might have more grip than the GY, but its handling is just as good, if not better than the GY.
Plus, the Falken is cheaper.
I'll continue to use this tire in the future.

87%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 255/30 R19 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG 10,000 miles November 8, 2025

I'm about to start season 3 on the same set of 870P's at the front (16,000 km approx) and a fresh set at the back (I had to change them for reasons unrelated to wear). Grip on snow and ice is just amazing, considering this is on an RWD with nearly 500hp... Compared to my summer tires, I find the road feel a bit softer - interestingly, more comfortable - but steering is not as sharp. Not a surprise you would tell me... Grip on dry will set off ESP on gear changes when foot to the floor. On a spirited drive with a bit more caution, the difference with summer tires is not that much. On snow / ice the feeling is safe and predictable. I avoided high snow depths but this car is my daily and will take the highway in *whatever* weather conditions. I have not tried really adverse conditions in narrow winter mountain roads, for general purpose driving in winter these tires are almost too good :)

36%

Pace ALVENTI Pace 255/30 R19 BMW 335i 1,000 miles January 16, 2025

Same as some of the other comments. Fitted a pair on the back of my 335i as opposed to Run Flats and they were immediately unnerving at higher speeds (+75) on the motorway. The back snakes around. On damp or wet roads the back will step out on a roundabout if too much gas is applied. Considering another tire after only 1000 miles on these.

86%

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 255/30 R19 BMW 335d 33,000 miles October 21, 2024

Straight away felt the difference after having them installed. As someone who has had multiple track cars and still ride 1000cc track bikes I think I'm in a good position to say that these tires have a very good dry grip. Very confidence inspiring and had 100% trust in the tires when pushing on. Wet grip is very good also, never once felt like I couldn't press on in the wet. Surprisingly they also perform pretty well in the snow! An all round great tire and very well priced!

57%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 255/30 R19 Audi RS3 8V 7,600 miles August 16, 2024

I used to run these on 310bhp cars and were perfect, even got 28k miles out of a set. On my RS3 after less than 8k they are dead, cooked and uneven wear even though suspension was good. The compound they put in newer tires might be at fault here. Between these and Super Sports, PS4's only win in the cold and last longer generally.

47%

Radar Dimax R8 255/30 R19 BMW Z4 12,000 miles September 1, 2023

Only do about 4000miles a year. The tires were brand new when I bought the car I’ve done 12000 miles & thought all was good until yesterday when I got a flat tire warning - on checking there was a 10 inch rupture on the inside wall of the rear near side . The other is showing signs of cracking on so it’s going to be replaced tomorrow. I certainly wouldn’t have again.

93%

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 255/30 R19 Mercedes Benz C207E400 5,000 miles August 3, 2023

My car is a Mercedes C207E400 that came with Conti 5p Great tire but the life expectancy was poor. The last two pairs fell apart with 5mm of tread left.

Now comes the Goodyear Asi 5 255/30/19 that in my car the comfort , noise , ride comfort was excellent .Driving the car is much better with precise steering and controlled braking Conti 5p

Now comes the major problem , I had a tire failure today ( my fault ) and Goodyear availability for my new tire is unknown.

The Asi 5 is no more and the Asi 6 is the new kid on the block , but the rear tire are not available in the size above.

94%

Continental SportContact 7 255/30 R19 Audi RS3 8V 14,000 miles May 26, 2023

I bought a full set of Sport Contact 7s for my RS3 Saloon back in February 2023, fast forward to today - 26th May - I have driven approximately 12-14k miles on this set and I could not be more impressed with these tires. The level of grip in the dry is fantastic and very confidence inspiring. RS3s are known for their understeer but with the SC7s I have experienced very little to no understeer. The 12-14k miles have consisted of a mix of spirited and normal driving however it has predominantly been spirited. These tires have also seen numerous days at Santa Pod and Donnington Race Circuit and despite all of the hard driving and considerable mileage they are holding up very well. Wear across all 4 tires have been consistent and currently have approximately 2-3mm tread all round but even at this level the car grips wonderfully in the dry and exceptionally well in the wet. It feels so planted in the wet and is equally impressive, if not more, in the downpours as it does in the dry. By far the tire of the year, can definitely see and feel as to why the SC7 outperformed the mighty MPS4s and for the price difference, its a complete no brainer. Will definitely be buying these again.

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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.

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Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.

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255/30 R19 Tires

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