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255/55 R19 Tires
Everything we know about the 255/55 R19 tire size: 1 independent tire tests conducted in this exact size, 53 owner reviews covering 1,030,763 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.
- 53owner reviews
- 1,030,763 milescovered on them
- 1tests in this size
- 475tires made in this size
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Season | Pirelli Scorpion ATR 7.8 Current version: Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT | 96% from 5 reviews | - |
| Summer | - | - | Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV 8.5 2016 Autobild 4x4 / SUV Tire Test |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 255/55 R19; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
Independent tire tests in 255/55 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 255/55 R19 - 1 in total, newest first.
Summer tire tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tires tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2016 Autobild 4x4 / SUV Tire Test | Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV | 7 |
The best rated 255/55 R19 tires
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tire needs at least 3 reviews in 255/55 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.
All Season tires
The highest rated All Season tire in 255/55 R19 is the Pirelli Scorpion ATR - 96% from 5 owner reviews in this size. The current tire in that line is now the Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pirelli Scorpion ATR
Replaced by Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT
|
96% | 5 | 235,333 miles | 7.8 |
| 2 |
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
Replaced by Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT
|
80% | 5 | 103,022 miles | 7.6 |
| 3 |
Goodyear Wrangler HP AllWeather
|
69% | 3 | 57,030 miles | 6.8 |
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.
255/55 R19 EU tire label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 255/55 R19 rather than a range across a model. 347 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 111 (up to 1,090 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). 168 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
78 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
- 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
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 28 tires in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 Winter 9.5
- Hankook iON Evo Summer 9.3
- Continental VikingContact 8 Winter 9.2
- Pirelli Scorpion Summer 9
- Falken e.Ziex Summer 8.7
- Kumho Ecsta PS71 Summer 8.5
67dB Quietest tires
The quietest 255/55 R19 tires are labelled at 67 dB external noise:
- Pirelli Scorpion Summer 9
- Dunlop Blue Response TG Summer 8.5
- Pirelli Scorpion Verde Summer 7.3
- Accelera Iota ST68 Summer 6.6
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 255/55 R19 tires last?
Across 19 end of life reviews in this size, a typical set of tires was worn out after 30,000 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 13,800 miles and 40,000 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 255/55 R19 mean?
A 255/55 R19 tire is 255 mm wide, its sidewall is 55% of that width (140 mm) tall, and it fits a 19 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 763 mm.
| Section width | 255 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 140 mm |
| Rim diameter | 19" (483 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 763 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,397 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 417 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 671 |
Also written as
255/55R19 255/55 ZR19 255-55-19 255 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 255/55 R19 tires?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tires for that exact car.
Land Rover Discovery 4
17 reviews in this size
Land Rover Discovery 3
8 reviews in this size
Land Rover Range Rover V8 Vogue
3 reviews in this size
Volkswagen Amarok permanent 4x4
3 reviews in this size
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
2 reviews in this size
Audi Q7
2 reviews in this size
Volkswagen TOUAREG V6 TDI
2 reviews in this size
Volvo Xc90 r design polstar upgrade
1 reviews in this size
Ford Kuga
1 reviews in this size
Volkswagen Touareg
1 reviews in this size
Every tire reviewed in 255/55 R19
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 32 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tire | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirelli Scorpion ATR Replaced by Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT | All Season | 96% | 5 | 235,333 miles |
| Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus Replaced by Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT | All Season | 80% | 5 | 103,022 miles |
| Goodyear Wrangler HP AllWeather | All Season | 69% | 3 | 57,030 miles |
| Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme | Winter | 93% | 2 | 49,000 miles |
| Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac | All Season | 90% | 2 | 46,000 miles |
| Continental Cross Contact UHP | Summer | 83% | 2 | 4,000 miles |
| Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 | All Season | 68% | 2 | 38,000 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 475 tires are made in 255/55 R19. Browse every 255/55 R19 tire →
What drivers say about their 255/55 R19 tires
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
The goodyear vector 4 season gen 2 have been a great all round tire, they have served me well in 2 winters snow and ice with good traction and positive control and feed back. ideal for rural roads and living up a hill. They have been extremely good in wet conditions never loosing grip or feed back even when pushed fairly hard with spirited driving. In summer they have felt a touch soft but this is to be expected and given my Audi Q7 is the 2.5t etron with lots of torque they have still served up well. Towards the end of the life a touch of scuffing on the edges due to the heavy turn in on corners but at 30000 mile life I think a good all round tire and would happily buy again.
These tires have the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) and M+S markings, but they are definitely not suitable for icy roads, glare ice, or black ice because they lack adequate siping. Their off-road traction in snow is good.
Replaced a set of Kumho Ecsta’s for these Continentals on a L322. 99% being on road use. Initial impression is positive in all aspects. Cannot speak for wear at this stage but balance of grip, comfort and road noise are all excellent!
Tigar SUV tires replaced my previous Yokohama set, bought them on a friend's advice.
extremely satisfied, very good wet performance , smooth driving, way cheaper than my previous yoko's.
would highly recommend.
extremely satisfied, very good wet performance , smooth driving, way cheaper than my previous yoko's.
would highly recommend.
I found the tire a little noisy compared with the last brand, I was very disappointed with the wear on these tires, 11500 miles (18000 km) on exactly the same road surface as my last set of tires of which I had 26,000k the continental is not a cheap tire, it was recommended by Norauto in Lugo, Spain.
It is not a tire i would recommend after this use, I am a careful driver 70 years of age, the vehicle has never been off road and it is used as my daily commute i do not exceed speed limits.
It is not a tire i would recommend after this use, I am a careful driver 70 years of age, the vehicle has never been off road and it is used as my daily commute i do not exceed speed limits.
Installed on a Touareg 4.2 V8 on november 2025 and already 7.000 km on them. Dry and performances are really similar to dedicated summer tires , and the acquaplaning even better than before. No any particular issue found . Confort is identical to the Hankkok Ventus S1 evo 3 EV installed on summer.
Coming to snow performances...they are incredible. Ok, a Touraeg is a car designed also for off road and snow conditions, but believe me, the traction is simply incredible and the car weight is 2.4 ton. 30 cm of fresh snow on the road and never felt any slip. Drove it on mountain roads and feels like you are in a dry road. Only experienced a minor slip in a iced roundabout.
Wear at the moment is concentrated on the front wheels, but not bad.
Definetly worth the money
Coming to snow performances...they are incredible. Ok, a Touraeg is a car designed also for off road and snow conditions, but believe me, the traction is simply incredible and the car weight is 2.4 ton. 30 cm of fresh snow on the road and never felt any slip. Drove it on mountain roads and feels like you are in a dry road. Only experienced a minor slip in a iced roundabout.
Wear at the moment is concentrated on the front wheels, but not bad.
Definetly worth the money
Just a really solid all round tire, great snow grip considering it's not 3pmsf marked, lasted ages, comfortable.
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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.