235/35 R19 Tyres Explained

235/35 R19 is a low profile tyre size and is a common fitment for performance and premium passenger cars. The numbers are simple. 235 is the tyre width in millimetres. 35 is the aspect ratio, so the sidewall height is 35% of 235mm (about 82mm). R19 means the tyre fits a 19 inch rim. This size favours drivers who want precise steering and strong grip. Expect a firmer ride than taller profile tyres, but better cornering and stability at speed. Many tyres in this size are available as reinforced (XL) or with higher speed ratings, so check those if you carry heavy loads or drive fast. You'll find premium manufacturers such as Michelin, Continental, Pirelli, Bridgestone and Goodyear. mid range options include Hankook, Kumho, Yokohama and Falken. Budget choices on the page include Wanli, Tomket and Mazzini. For example, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S and Continental SportContact 7 are offered in 235/35 R19. Confirm this is right for your car by checking the tyre sidewall, the driver's door sticker, your vehicle handbook or by entering your registration.

The tyre size that you find on the sidewall of a tyre will tell you important information such as the width, profile and diameter of your tyre. In this case, for the tyre size 235/35 R19, this means the following: 235 - the width of the tyre in millimetres. I.e. 235mm wide. 35 - the height of the sidewall as a percentage of the width. In this case 35% R19 - the diameter of the tyre's inner rim in inches. Basically what size of wheel this is designed to fit onto. In this instance it is a 19 inch wheel.

If you are looking for the recommended tyre pressure for 235/35 R19 tyres, you will find that this will depend on the manufacturer and model. Each vehicle manufacturer has their own tyre pressure recommendation for their model, that will deliver an optimal performance for your vehicle. Check the following if you are unsure what the correct tyre pressure is for your 235/35 R19 tyres Tyre label - this is often the best place to find your tyre pressure information. It is located on the door jamb on the driver’s side of the vehicle. It is a small rectangular label that provides the driver with the recommended tyre pressure and tyre sizes. Vehicle handbook - Quite often the vehicle handbook with contain a section that relates to the technical details for the tyre. This should include the required tyre size, load rating, speed rating and recommended tyre pressure.

The sidewall height of a 235/35 R19 tyre is calculated by using the profile information of the tyre size. In this instance 35. This tells us that it is 35% of the tyre's cross-section width. When looking at a tyre, the sidewall height is the distance between the tread line of the tyre and the rim line. Given that this tyre size has a cross-section width which equals 235mm, we can work out that the sidewall height is 35% of 235 – this comes to 82.25mm.