245/35 R19 Tyres Explained

245/35 R19 is a low profile, 19 inch tyre. The numbers are simple. 245 is the tyre width in millimetres. 35 is the aspect ratio, so the sidewall height is 35% of 245mm (about 85.8mm). R19 means the tyre fits a 19 inch rim. This size is commonly fitted to sporty and performance orientated cars where cornering and grip matter. Expect a firmer ride and more precise steering than taller profile tyres. It's well suited to motorway miles and enthusiastic driving, but offers less cushioning over rough surfaces. You'll find premium manufacturers such as Michelin and Continental here, with tyres like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S and Continental SportContact 7 available in 245/35 R19. mid range brands include Hankook, Kumho and Yokohama. Value options on the page include iLink, Tomket and Dynamo. Confirm this is correct by checking the tyre sidewall, the driver's door sticker or your vehicle handbook, or enter your registration for exact matches.

The numbers 245/35 R19 are 3 very important pieces of information in regards to a tyre's size. They tell you the width, profile and diameter of a tyre. For a tyre that is 245/35 R19 this information can be broken down into the following: 245 - the width in millimetres of the tyre. In this case 245mm wide. 35 - the height of the sidewall as a percentage of the width. For this tyre that is 35% R19 - the diameter, in inches, of the tyre's inner rim. Letting you know what size of wheel this tyre should be fitted to. For this size, that is a 19 inch wheel

If you are looking for the recommended tyre pressure for 245/35 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 245/35 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 245/35 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 245mm, we can work out that the sidewall height is 35% of 245 – this comes to 85.75mm.