255/35 R19 Tyres Explained

255/35 R19 is a low profile performance tyre size often fitted to sporty and high performance cars. The numbers are simple. 255 is the tyre width in millimetres. 35 is the aspect ratio: the sidewall height is 35% of 255mm (about 89mm). R19 means the tyre fits a 19 inch wheel. You'll find this size on vehicles that prioritise handling and road grip. It's common for drivers who want sharper steering and better high speed stability. This size is available from premium manufacturers such as Michelin, Continental, Pirelli, Bridgestone and Goodyear. mid range choices include Hankook, Kumho, Yokohama and Falken. Value options on the page include Leao, Tomket, Mazzini and Dynamo. Popular models in 255/35 R19 include the Continental SportContact 7 and the Michelin Pilot Sport 5. To confirm this is right for your car, check the tyre sidewall, the driver's door sticker or the vehicle handbook, or enter your registration for exact matches.

The numbers 255/35 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 255/35 R19 this information can be broken down into the following: 255 - the width in millimetres of the tyre. In this case 255mm 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 255/35 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 255/35 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 255/35 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 255mm, we can work out that the sidewall height is 35% of 255 – this comes to 89.25mm.