Rear powered car with this tyre in the winter is amazing. I had those on XC90 and before that on Kuga. Based on what I have experienced on BMW 640 I honestly this those and winter Michelin's are one of the best choices for 19-20 inch alloy.
235/45 R19 Tyres
Everything we know about the 235/45 R19 tyre size: 66 owner reviews covering 711,660 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.
- 66owner reviews
- 711,660 milescovered on them
- 373tyres made in this size
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Evergreen EU72 6 | 87% from 3 reviews | - |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 235/45 R19; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
The best rated 235/45 R19 tyres
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tyre needs at least 3 reviews in 235/45 R19 to be ranked; the order weights a tyre's score by how many reviews back it, so one glowing review cannot top a table.
Summer tyres
The highest rated Summer tyre in 235/45 R19 is the Evergreen EU72 - 87% from 3 owner reviews in this size.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Evergreen EU72
|
87% | 3 | 15,000 miles | 6 |
| 2 |
Hifly HP801
|
47% | 3 | 18,840 miles | 6.6 |
| 3 |
Continental EcoContact 6
Replaced by Continental EcoContact 7
|
50% | 5 | 54,000 miles | 7.5 |
| 4 |
Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport
|
43% | 4 | 51,100 miles | 8.1 |
| 5 |
Nexen N Fera Sport EV
|
25% | 3 | 3,100 miles | - |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tyres →
TR Score is the tyre's overall Tyre Reviews rating out of 10, built from independent test results and every owner review of that tyre - not just the reviews from this car. The owner rating column is this car only.
235/45 R19 EU tyre label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 235/45 R19 rather than a range across a model. 303 tyres carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 99 (up to 775 kg per tyre). 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). 151 tyres in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
83 tyres in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:
- Hankook iON FlexClimate All Season 9.8
- Continental SportContact 7 Summer 9.7
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 9.7
- Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 All Season 9.6
- Hankook Ventus Evo Summer 9.4
- Pirelli Cinturato C3 Summer 9.4
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 12 tyres in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 9.7
- Pirelli Cinturato C3 Summer 9.4
- Hankook iON Evo Summer 9.3
- Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 Summer 8.9
- Hankook iON evo SUV Summer 8.5
- Bridgestone Turanza 6 Summer 8.4
67dB Quietest tyres
The quietest 235/45 R19 tyres are labelled at 67 dB external noise:
- Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Winter 9.5
- Hankook iON Evo Summer 9.3
- Pirelli Scorpion Summer 9
- Bridgestone Turanza 6 Summer 8.4
- Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 Summer 8
- Davanti DX640 Summer 7.3
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.
How long do 235/45 R19 tyres last?
Across 11 end of life reviews in this size, a typical set of tyres was worn out after 20,000 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 14,000 miles and 25,000 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 235/45 R19 mean?
A 235/45 R19 tyre is 235 mm wide, its sidewall is 45% of that width (106 mm) tall, and it fits a 19 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 694 mm.
| Section width | 235 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 106 mm |
| Rim diameter | 19" (483 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 694 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,181 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 459 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 738 |
Also written as
235/45R19 235/45 ZR19 235-45-19 235 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.
What cars use 235/45 R19 tyres?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tyres for that exact car.
Ford Kuga
18 reviews in this size
BYD Seal EV AWD
6 reviews in this size
Peugeot RCZ GT 156THP
3 reviews in this size
Hyundai Kona electric
3 reviews in this size
BMW X3
2 reviews in this size
Vauxhall Astra GTC
2 reviews in this size
Jeep Compass
2 reviews in this size
Mazda 6
2 reviews in this size
Mercedes Benz GLA180
1 reviews in this size
BMW M135i X Drive
1 reviews in this size
Every tyre reviewed in 235/45 R19
The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 30 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tyre | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental EcoContact 6 Replaced by Continental EcoContact 7 | Summer | 50% | 5 | 54,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport | Summer | 43% | 4 | 51,100 miles |
| Evergreen EU72 | Summer | 87% | 3 | 15,000 miles |
| Hifly HP801 | Summer | 47% | 3 | 18,840 miles |
| Nexen N Fera Sport EV | Summer | 25% | 3 | 3,100 miles |
| Vredestein Quatrac 5 SUV | All Season | 90% | 2 | 1,600 miles |
| Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Replaced by Pirelli P Zero PZ5 | Summer | 90% | 2 | 8,000 miles |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Summer | 87% | 2 | 14,996 miles |
| Matador Hectorra 5 | Summer | 87% | 2 | 5,200 miles |
| Hankook iON FlexClimate | All Season | 87% | 2 | 46,000 miles |
| Continental ContiSportContact 5 P Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 | Summer | 86% | 2 | 52,034 miles |
| Falken Azenis FK510 Replaced by Falken Azenis FK520 | Summer | 57% | 2 | 29,000 miles |
| Giti Control P10 | Summer | 54% | 2 | 5,500 miles |
| Pirelli P Zero Replaced by Pirelli P Zero PZ5 | Summer | 53% | 2 | 25,400 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 373 tyres are made in 235/45 R19. Browse every 235/45 R19 tyre →
What drivers say about their 235/45 R19 tyres
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
They’re not really suitable for anything more than leisurely driving. They’re very soft and lack structural rigidity. On any bend taken at even a slightly higher speed – nothing out of the ordinary – you can immediately feel the tyre deforming. Nor do they last as long as you’d expect from a Michelin. They won’t last another 3,000 ml.
All round excellent tyre , XL rated and very good towing caravan. Recommended to both my son who's a driving instructor and my wife and daughter. My local tyre depot recommends them.
Tyres are still great. Can't notice any degrading in performance yet. There is maybe the slightest increase in road noise but still very quiet. Had some snow in the winter and it performed superb there.
I have driven on these tyres for about 3000 miles now. Keep in mind I have these fitted only on the rear axle. I have noticed a tendency to fishtail slightly during certain maneuver, which I never experienced with the continental ecocontact 6q I had before (which is not even a great tyre). This, to me, is a dealbreaker. Noise level is noticeable, but I think still acceptable after 3000 miles. I have heard reports from people using these tyres that they struggle to drive up a steep slope. I haven't experienced it as I drive mostly in the city, but that's another dealbreaker. In short, grip, both dry and wet, is not good. Buy them only if you don't drive spiritedly or are on a budget. If you do, there are much better but more expensive tyres. They are more suitable for cars like MPV or minivan.
It only lasted for 27000Km
Gets noisier with age and does not perform well in the rain
Gets noisier with age and does not perform well in the rain
Mercedes GLA200 AMG line (front wheel drive) that was factory fitted with Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport (MOE) tyres, not my choose of car but it cost me 1/3 of the used retail price. I normally use Michelin Supersports and Pirelli P Zero Corsa UHP tyres on higher performance cars.
I was a bit sceptical when I discovered MOE was Mercedes run flat system, I expected the car be harsh over bumps and skip on bumpy corners like my previous experience with BMW E90 Bridgestone run flats but was pleasantly surprised.
On the French motorways to the south of France, I found the car very stable and easy to place at speed (up to 80 mph officer). I have on occasions pushed the tyres and found them predictable wet and dry but never tried them on snow.
After driving 40000 mainly relax miles (it’s not a sports car) on the tyres I replaced the whole set with the same. Bit more expensive but the tyre are well matched to the car, even tyre wear and no tramlining even when worn to 2.0 mm, consistent behaviour over the life of the tyre. No experience a puncture on these tyres, so cannot comment on flat running. The tyre rim saver does not prevent damage, even with the lightest accidental touch of the kerb.
I was a bit sceptical when I discovered MOE was Mercedes run flat system, I expected the car be harsh over bumps and skip on bumpy corners like my previous experience with BMW E90 Bridgestone run flats but was pleasantly surprised.
On the French motorways to the south of France, I found the car very stable and easy to place at speed (up to 80 mph officer). I have on occasions pushed the tyres and found them predictable wet and dry but never tried them on snow.
After driving 40000 mainly relax miles (it’s not a sports car) on the tyres I replaced the whole set with the same. Bit more expensive but the tyre are well matched to the car, even tyre wear and no tramlining even when worn to 2.0 mm, consistent behaviour over the life of the tyre. No experience a puncture on these tyres, so cannot comment on flat running. The tyre rim saver does not prevent damage, even with the lightest accidental touch of the kerb.
Got them to replace a torn conti ecocontact 6q that came fitted from factory. Fitted 2 on the rear axle because the other contis still have tons of tread life left, so maybe my review is not 100% accurate. I will just focus on things that I can feel.
First, grip. I feel this tyre is slightly better than the conti in the dry. The car understeers less and feel more surefooted when changing lanes at high speed. Wet grip is fine, about the same as the conti. I think for the price, this tyre performs extremely well. I haven't had any instance of traction control coming on when braking or taking a hard turn (I've had some with the conti).
Braking performance is about the same both in the dry and wet. Then again, I still have the contis in the front, so I can't really give a fair and accurate assessment.
The biggest difference I can feel is comfort. The giti is noticeably noisier than the conti, especially in the first 100 km or so. It became less noisy after that, but still not as quiet as the conti, which is the quietest tyre I've ever had. The ride is also noticeably stiffer, not as plush as the conti, but still acceptable.
Another thing is rolling resistance. I'm getting less range with the giti in the rear. Not a deal breaker for me because I drive in the city and charge the car at home, but something to keep in mind for anybody considering this tyre.
Overall I'm quite pleased with the giti, though when it comes time to replace all four tyres, I would be getting something better.
First, grip. I feel this tyre is slightly better than the conti in the dry. The car understeers less and feel more surefooted when changing lanes at high speed. Wet grip is fine, about the same as the conti. I think for the price, this tyre performs extremely well. I haven't had any instance of traction control coming on when braking or taking a hard turn (I've had some with the conti).
Braking performance is about the same both in the dry and wet. Then again, I still have the contis in the front, so I can't really give a fair and accurate assessment.
The biggest difference I can feel is comfort. The giti is noticeably noisier than the conti, especially in the first 100 km or so. It became less noisy after that, but still not as quiet as the conti, which is the quietest tyre I've ever had. The ride is also noticeably stiffer, not as plush as the conti, but still acceptable.
Another thing is rolling resistance. I'm getting less range with the giti in the rear. Not a deal breaker for me because I drive in the city and charge the car at home, but something to keep in mind for anybody considering this tyre.
Overall I'm quite pleased with the giti, though when it comes time to replace all four tyres, I would be getting something better.
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Where this data comes from
Owner ratings are submitted through the review form on this site, naming the tyre, the size and the distance covered, and are checked by hand before publication. Test results come from independent published tyre tests indexed by size, and label values from the EU EPREL database.
About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre 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 Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.