255/50R19 tyres
Compare 101 tyres in 255/50R19 (also written 255/50 R19 or 255 50 19) from 38 brands, priced from $85 to $565 each including GST. Tread types in this size include touring, performance, summer and highway terrain. Choose delivery to your address, or have them sent to a Tyroola fitting partner near you to be fitted and balanced.
Vehicles that use 255/50R19
Verified Australian-market fitments include the BMW X5 and X6, where Bridgestone lists this size as original equipment on the front of run-flat-equipped vehicles. Pirelli also lists approved 255/50R19 applications for BMW and Mercedes-Benz, including Mercedes MO-marked versions. Continental lists an EcoContact 6Q in this size for Mercedes-Benz. Fitment varies by year, variant and wheel package, so check the tyre placard or current tyre sidewall before ordering.
This page has 101 products from 38 brands. You can compare brands including Pirelli, Michelin, Continental, Kumho, Bridgestone and Yokohama side by side. Prices range from $85 to $565 per tyre, in AUD including GST.
Choosing a 255/50R19 tyre
Touring tyres suit regular road driving and account for the largest part of this range, with 37 listings. Performance tyres are a useful choice for drivers who want sharper steering response, while summer patterns suit warm-weather road use. Highway terrain options suit SUVs that spend most of their time on sealed roads. Only three all terrain listings are shown, so 255/50R19 all terrain tyres are a limited choice and may not suit every SUV or wheel package.
For a cheap 255/50R19 tyre, sort the available products by price and check the tread type, speed rating and stock status. Tyres are delivered Australia-wide or sent to a nationwide Tyroola fitting partner for fitting and balancing.
What 255/50R19 means
A 255/50R19 tyre is 255 mm wide across the tread. The sidewall is 50% of that width, about 128 mm tall, and it fits a 19-inch rim. That puts the overall diameter at roughly 738 mm, or about 432 wheel revolutions per kilometre. The R stands for radial construction.
Load index and speed rating
Tyres listed in 255/50R19 carry load indexes from 103 (875 kg per tyre) to 113 (1,150 kg per tyre) and speed ratings S (180 km/h), T (190 km/h), H (210 km/h), V (240 km/h), W (270 km/h) and Y (300 km/h). Your vehicle's tyre placard, usually inside the driver's door frame, sets the minimum load index and speed rating. Replacements must match or exceed both.
Tread types in 255/50R19
Touring (37), Performance (32), Highway terrain (8).
Brands in 255/50R19
The brands with the most 255/50R19 options are Pirelli (16), Michelin (10), Continental (9), Kumho (7), Bridgestone (4), Grenlander (4), Yokohama (4), Hankook (3).
Frequently asked questions
What cars use 255/50R19 tyres?
Verified Australian-market examples include the BMW X5 and BMW X6, particularly run-flat-equipped versions with this size on the front. Pirelli and Continental also show approved applications for selected BMW and Mercedes-Benz models. Fitment varies by year, variant and wheel package. Check the tyre placard or the size printed on the current tyre sidewall before buying.
Are 255/50R19 tyres suitable for SUVs?
Yes. The size is available in SUV and passenger-car patterns, including touring, performance, summer and highway terrain options. Choose a pattern that matches your driving, then confirm the required load and speed ratings, construction and any run-flat or manufacturer marking shown on the placard. All terrain choices are limited in this size, so confirm suitability before ordering.
What does 255/50R19 mean?
It means a tyre 255 mm wide with a sidewall 50% of that width (about 128 mm), radial construction, for a 19-inch rim. The load index and speed rating follow the size on the sidewall, for example 255/50R19 91V.
How much are 255/50R19 tyres?
Right now 255/50R19 tyres range from $85 to $565 each including GST, depending on brand, tread type and load rating. A set of four starts from $340.
Which load index and speed rating do I need for 255/50R19?
Use the load index and speed rating on your vehicle's tyre placard as the minimum. A higher load index or speed rating is fine; a lower one is not. If your placard lists more than one size, use the ratings shown for the size you are buying.
Can I get 255/50R19 tyres fitted near me?
Yes. At checkout, choose a Tyroola fitting partner near you and the tyres are delivered there for fitting and balancing. You can also have them delivered to your own address.