Strong wear after only 30,000 km and 3 years. The tyres were produced in early 2022 and had to be replaced at the front in early 2026 due to cracking (on the car since April 2023). The rear tyres were also already heavily worn and had to be replaced this autumn. These tyres also showed significant cracking as visible in the picture. In winter, the grip on snow was very poor. I had a direct comparison with the Continental AllSeasons Contact (1) on the same car. With those tyres, there was definitely much more grip in the snow.
215/50 R19 Tyres
Everything we know about the 215/50 R19 tyre size: 9 owner reviews covering 118,641 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.
- 9owner reviews
- 118,641 milescovered on them
- 105tyres made in this size
215/50 R19 EU tyre label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 215/50 R19 rather than a range across a model. 94 tyres carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 93 (up to 650 kg per tyre). 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). 69 tyres in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
27 tyres in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:
- Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 All Season 9.6
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 All Season 9.4
- Pirelli Cinturato C3 Summer 9.4
- Hankook iON Evo Summer 9.3
- Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 Winter 9.2
- Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 Summer 9.2
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 17 tyres in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:
- Pirelli Cinturato C3 Summer 9.4
- Hankook iON Evo Summer 9.3
- Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 Summer 9.2
- Continental VikingContact 8 Winter 9.2
- Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Summer 9
- Falken e.Ziex Summer 8.7
66dB Quietest tyres
The quietest 215/50 R19 tyres are labelled at 66 dB external noise:
- Dunlop Blue Response TG Summer 8.5
- Bridgestone Turanza 6 Summer 8.4
- Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Summer 8.3
- Pirelli Ice Zero FR Winter 7.7
- Nokian Powerproof E Summer
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 215/50 R19 mean?
A 215/50 R19 tyre is 215 mm wide, its sidewall is 50% of that width (108 mm) tall, and it fits a 19 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 698 mm.
| Section width | 215 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 108 mm |
| Rim diameter | 19" (483 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 698 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,192 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 456 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 734 |
Also written as
215/50R19 215/50 ZR19 215-50-19 215 50 19
Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tyre runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.
What cars use 215/50 R19 tyres?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tyres for that exact car.
Every tyre reviewed in 215/50 R19
The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 5 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tyre | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 | Winter | 67% | 2 | 3,000 miles |
| Continental EcoContact 6 Replaced by Continental EcoContact 7 | Summer | 44% | 2 | 60,000 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 105 tyres are made in 215/50 R19. Browse every 215/50 R19 tyre →
What drivers say about their 215/50 R19 tyres
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
Best EV tyres i've ever used. They excel wet (my most important) and dry, only area slightly less than best is road noise, but the plusses far outweigh the negatives. I'd definitely say from my experience if you have an EV that is anything other than a sports model these are the very best all round tyres i've used. For sports EV the Michelin Pilot Sport EV rules the roost but somewhat noisier.
Normally been a Continental conti contact buyer, they excel in the areas i find most important, wet.
Wet grip, wet braking and aquaplane resistance are at the very top of my list, but i've been pleasantly surprised and impressed by these tyres. Admittedly the extra weight in the EV ranges helps in these areas, but this is my third EV and these are the second best. The Hankook Ion Evo EV have been the best , but the michelins are very close. If the Hankooks are 9.5/10, the Michelins are a 9. The 3rd car came with Yokohama Blu-earthXT which were lametable in every single area except road noise (big issue in electric cars). Had them replaced with continentals within 2000mls...!
Very noisy above 110 km/h
higher than expected consumption on an electric vehicle
higher than expected consumption on an electric vehicle
My first winter tire set on a VW ID.3.
Now it’s truly winter, so they have proven themselves not only on dry and wet roads, but also on snow and ice. Overall, this is a very reliable tire. It provides noticeably good grip on snowy and slushy roads as well. In city traffic, it allows for much more confident driving and lane changes. Ice is, of course, unpredictable, so I was cautious there too, but on snow it is clearly a reliable and stable tire.
On dry roads, it is slightly louder than summer tires, which is natural. Energy consumption is also higher by about 2–3 kWh/100 km, but I believe this was also due to the colder autumn and winter days. It is a good choice for an electric car as well, because overall it remains quiet and does not increase consumption significantly, while delivering reliable performance. I would definitely buy this tire again—if it didn’t wear out sooner than I plan to change the car.
Now it’s truly winter, so they have proven themselves not only on dry and wet roads, but also on snow and ice. Overall, this is a very reliable tire. It provides noticeably good grip on snowy and slushy roads as well. In city traffic, it allows for much more confident driving and lane changes. Ice is, of course, unpredictable, so I was cautious there too, but on snow it is clearly a reliable and stable tire.
On dry roads, it is slightly louder than summer tires, which is natural. Energy consumption is also higher by about 2–3 kWh/100 km, but I believe this was also due to the colder autumn and winter days. It is a good choice for an electric car as well, because overall it remains quiet and does not increase consumption significantly, while delivering reliable performance. I would definitely buy this tire again—if it didn’t wear out sooner than I plan to change the car.
I equipped this winter tyre on a VW ID3 on the stock 19'' rims. In this dimension the tyre was available with PNCS (Noise reduction foam inside the tyre). The tyre is indeed very silent at low speeds, just as much as the stock (ev-optimized) summer tyres, which is remarkable for a winter. Tyre noise starts to develop from 100 km/h. The dry handling is surprisingly an upgrade over the summer OE Goodyear efficient grip. The rear end is less prone to losing grip under acceleration. The same upgrade is also present in wet conditions. The electric consumption is on the rise compared to the summer tyre, but this could also be attributed to the colder weather. I still have to see what it's capable of on snowy roads. It is simply an excellent tyre to drive with and it pairs very well with the VW ID3.
After watching the comments and the comparative tests on the internet, I decided to buy it, but I was especially disappointed in the braking and aquaplaning. On very light muddy ground, which is not even wet, the vehicle enters ABS even at low speeds with little braking. In similar road conditions, the vehicle is prone to aquaplaning even with very light gas when starting. There are 2 types of rim/tire ratios on my vehicle. These are 215/60/17 and 225/45/19... I bought 215/50/19 because I did not want to change the rim. The tire's change ratio is around 1... I have not tried it on snowy ground yet
One of the few officially available for VW ID.3 with 19 diameter. The good thing is a noise - almost none in the salon. The bad things outperform heavily: in 30 kkm (two years) they are gone (twisty roads + Greece where half of the year asphalt is well above 70 degrees). Wet handling was really bad from the start - several times electronics saved the car (and me). Wet braking is bad. At dry asphalt (winter, +15...+25) they are completely fine while during summer (+30 and above) becomes slippery (soft rubber mixture). Try to find something else.
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