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195/45 R19 Tyres

Everything we know about the 195/45 R19 tyre size: 2 owner reviews covering 33,000 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.

  • 2owner reviews
  • 33,000 milescovered on them
  • 2tyres made in this size
195/45 R19 To scale, mm
Ø 658 195 88 19" 88

195/45 R19 EU tyre label data

EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 195/45 R19 rather than a range across a model. 2 tyres carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 91 (up to 615 kg per tyre). Speed ratings on offer: H (210 km/h). 2 tyres in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.

71dB Quietest tyres

The quietest 195/45 R19 tyres are labelled at 71 dB external noise:

Label values come from the EU EPREL database and apply to the EU market versions of each tyre. 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 195/45 R19 mean?

A 195/45 R19 tyre is 195 mm wide, its sidewall is 45% of that width (88 mm) tall, and it fits a 19 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 658 mm.

195/45 R19 nominal dimensions
Section width195 mm
Sidewall height88 mm
Rim diameter19" (483 mm)
Overall diameter≈ 658 mm
Circumference≈ 2,067 mm
Revolutions per km≈ 484
Revolutions per mile≈ 778

Also written as

195/45R19 195/45 ZR19 195-45-19 195 45 19

Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tyre runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.

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What cars use 195/45 R19 tyres?

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

What drivers say about their 195/45 R19 tyres

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

94%
Nexen N Fera SU1 195/45 R19 Peugeot 106 May 12, 2019
I can't compare fairly to my old tyres as they were different front to rear. I replaced a pair of Firestone Firehawk TZ200 up front and a pair of Falken ZE914 in the rear with a set of these Nexens and so far I am extremely impressed.

Firstly they cost around £20 less than the Firestones and seem to offer better dry grip and certainly more road feedback. They are also a lot quieter when new compared to the Firestones when new. I was going to go for a higher end brand but I happened to check the reviews on here for the N Fera SU1 and they were more than glowing with people comparing them to Continentals and the like, and I have to say, as a first impression I agree.

As a result, my car breaks away far less easily at the rear than with any tyres I've had on before these, which is a well known handling characteristic of 90s French front wheel drive cars as I'm sure other owners know, and the front end grip on turn-in is astonishingly good for what is, effectively, a budget brand.

Considering the grip compared to the advantage of only paying around £160 for a full set, I would definitely buy these again for this and other cars that I enjoy performance driving in.
71%
Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position 195/45 R19 Jaguar S Type R (4.2 Supercharged) 33,000 miles March 16, 2010
Heres the deal, are all season weather tyres worth it? thats the question. I live near chicago where we've got all the seasons hitting us. I had these tyres on a 2003 Jaguar S-Type R... 400bhp is tough in the winter.

These tyres are AMAZING in the wet. Ive never felt so planted and never had drama or even a hint of hydroplane. The dry they feel like they should. Cornering feedback is more than usual! never a feel of vague or slushy.

The bottom line:
These tyres dont work in the snow! if you have ice and such where you live... don't expect these to be your savior. They are good for 10 months out of the year! I have gone through 3 sets in 2 years. They dont last but they keep you on the road if its above 38 degrees out!

My opinion however, would be to buy dedicated summer and winter rims and tyres. In the long run it will save money and your car possibly!

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