These tires were on my Cayenne 3.0d when I bought it. They aren't bad, but they aren't good either. They're mediocre. They might be noisy, but the car has good sound insulation, so you can't hear them..
265/50 R19 Tires
Everything we know about the 265/50 R19 tire size: 13 owner reviews covering 130,710 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.
- 13owner reviews
- 130,710 milescovered on them
- 227tires made in this size
265/50 R19 EU tire label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 265/50 R19 rather than a range across a model. 165 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 110 (up to 1,060 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), R (170 km/h), Q (160 km/h). 70 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
40 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: 7 tires in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport Summer 9.3
- Pirelli P Zero Summer 8.8
- Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Energy Summer 8.5
- Michelin Primacy 5 Energy Summer 7.9
- Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV Winter 7.3
- Bridgestone Alenza 001 Summer 6.1
68dB Quietest tires
The quietest 265/50 R19 tires are labelled at 68 dB external noise:
- Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 Winter 9.8
- Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV Summer 8.5
- Michelin X Ice Snow+ Winter 8.5
- Accelera Iota ST68 Summer 6.6
- Rotalla RU01 S Pace Summer 6
- Tracmax X Privilo TX3 Summer 5.6
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.
What does 265/50 R19 mean?
A 265/50 R19 tire is 265 mm wide, its sidewall is 50% of that width (133 mm) tall, and it fits a 19 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 748 mm.
| Section width | 265 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 133 mm |
| Rim diameter | 19" (483 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 748 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,349 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 426 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 685 |
Also written as
265/50R19 265/50 ZR19 265-50-19 265 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 265/50 R19 tires?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tires for that exact car.
Every tire reviewed in 265/50 R19
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 7 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tire | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | Winter | 79% | 2 | 7,200 miles |
| Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport | Summer | 55% | 2 | 5,000 miles |
| Jinyu CrossPro YS82 | Summer | 43% | 2 | 10 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 227 tires are made in 265/50 R19. Browse every 265/50 R19 tire →
What drivers say about their 265/50 R19 tires
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
Based on the consistently excellent reviews of the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, I replaced my old set of Nokian WR3 SUV with the Michelins instead of the Nokian WR4 SUV, the successor to the WR3 SUV, and which is now itself outdated, as no longer listed on the Nokian website, but still available from online tire shops.
Initially, the Pilot Alpin 5 SUV made a great impression for their grip, both in the dry and in the wet, and the quietness is just incredible in comparison with the Nokians.
But: the real test was in the snow. They scared me off. At urban speeds (!) I slipped on snow when gently accelerating from stop and I slid sideways when driving on snow and on slush. This is miles away from the reassuring Nokians, which just ploughed the car through 10 cm of snow on the fast lane while the rest of the traffic was stuck behind lorries on the slow lane. What a bummer these Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 on my Tesla Model X…
I should have gone for the Nokian WR4 SUVs…
Would I buy them again? No. But I will keep driving them until they need replacement or the car will be replaced.
Initially, the Pilot Alpin 5 SUV made a great impression for their grip, both in the dry and in the wet, and the quietness is just incredible in comparison with the Nokians.
But: the real test was in the snow. They scared me off. At urban speeds (!) I slipped on snow when gently accelerating from stop and I slid sideways when driving on snow and on slush. This is miles away from the reassuring Nokians, which just ploughed the car through 10 cm of snow on the fast lane while the rest of the traffic was stuck behind lorries on the slow lane. What a bummer these Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 on my Tesla Model X…
I should have gone for the Nokian WR4 SUVs…
Would I buy them again? No. But I will keep driving them until they need replacement or the car will be replaced.
Touareg almost 2.5 ton of weight. 70% city , 30% highway driving. Lasted almost 80,000 km. Still getting 4 mm of life but the tires started to peeling off, picture for reference. The car is good condition on the suspension and tires services
This is the first winter I have fitted these tires. I have driven them for 2 months and 7,500 km.
Previously I had the Nokian WR SUV 3 for 7 winters. I was very happy with them and always had excellent traction in snowy conditions and never loss of traction or slippage. They showed hardly any wear, but replaced them after 7 years as a precaution.
I chose the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV based on the reviews here, as it came first in snow handling and snow traction and third in snow braking. The successor to the Nokian WR SUV 3 that I had before, the WR SUV 4 seems to be an old tire now (even if still available in my market) and Nokian does not list it any longer on its website. The corresponding Nokian tire, the Snowproof 2, fared less well in the tests than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, so I chose the latter.
My first experience in snow with the Michelins is frankly a disappointment, I am afraid. I have had several moments of loss of grip either when moderately accelerating uphill (my car is AWD) or when turning at moderate speed (20 km/h?).
Also, they have a quite high rolling resistance and my consumption has gone up from around 20 kWh/100 km to 23 kWh/100 km. I would have expected to compensate that with snow grip, but apparently that is not the case from my experience.
Otherwise, they are very silent and comfortable.
These are my initial thoughts and I cannot say anything about wear yet. Let's see how they evolve over the years and what the market offers when replacement is due in around 7 years, if I still have the car. But if I had to buy a set of new winter tires for my car now, I would not choose them again, I am afraid.
Previously I had the Nokian WR SUV 3 for 7 winters. I was very happy with them and always had excellent traction in snowy conditions and never loss of traction or slippage. They showed hardly any wear, but replaced them after 7 years as a precaution.
I chose the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV based on the reviews here, as it came first in snow handling and snow traction and third in snow braking. The successor to the Nokian WR SUV 3 that I had before, the WR SUV 4 seems to be an old tire now (even if still available in my market) and Nokian does not list it any longer on its website. The corresponding Nokian tire, the Snowproof 2, fared less well in the tests than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, so I chose the latter.
My first experience in snow with the Michelins is frankly a disappointment, I am afraid. I have had several moments of loss of grip either when moderately accelerating uphill (my car is AWD) or when turning at moderate speed (20 km/h?).
Also, they have a quite high rolling resistance and my consumption has gone up from around 20 kWh/100 km to 23 kWh/100 km. I would have expected to compensate that with snow grip, but apparently that is not the case from my experience.
Otherwise, they are very silent and comfortable.
These are my initial thoughts and I cannot say anything about wear yet. Let's see how they evolve over the years and what the market offers when replacement is due in around 7 years, if I still have the car. But if I had to buy a set of new winter tires for my car now, I would not choose them again, I am afraid.
These tires came newly fitted when we bought the car second-hand 3 years ago; presumably the cheapest option for the garage to be able to sell the car with new tires. On a big heavy SUV 4x4, they seem OK in the dry, but in the wet the car can noticeably hop at the back, particularly in a mid-bend situation. The ride quality is not good either, but the fact that they are XL-rated for a heavy car may have some bearing on this. I live in the south of the UK, and will be replacing them soon with a set of quality all-season tires, which will hopefully address most of these issues, and make the most of the car's capabilities in all road conditions.
Bought the car used with 30k on the clock 3 months ago. Pirelli Scorpions on the front and Jinyus on the rear. All tires have 4.5 mm or so. In the dry they seem to be ok. However in the wet they are very poor, lots of rear end slip and slide at times which is quite alarming. Think I will change them all out for a matched set.
In March 2016, I bought four new F1 tires for my VW Touareg V8. I mainly drive medium speed highways (80-140 Km/h) and unpaved roads. Before I place my statement I have to say that the roads I use are very tortuous and I generally drive them fast. I am very much aware of tire pressure control and tire rotation (done at 5.000Km). My comments:
- Cornering is excellent, both on dry and wet conditions.
- Noise is surprisingly very good, even on higher speeds.
- Tire balance is perfect, no vibrations or shimming at all.
- The main issue of this product is wearing. I have less than 8.000 Km and I already have to consider changing tires before the next rain season in October (the outer borders are totally weared out and aquaplaning is scaring my wife to death while I drive through the usual heavy rains that fall during summer time in Brazil).
- Cornering is excellent, both on dry and wet conditions.
- Noise is surprisingly very good, even on higher speeds.
- Tire balance is perfect, no vibrations or shimming at all.
- The main issue of this product is wearing. I have less than 8.000 Km and I already have to consider changing tires before the next rain season in October (the outer borders are totally weared out and aquaplaning is scaring my wife to death while I drive through the usual heavy rains that fall during summer time in Brazil).
great tire in the snow and ice, also just as good during the spring/summer as I didn't change them off the car. wear rate is excellent and really cant fault them, will definitely purchase again
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