235/50R19 tires

235/50R19 is the upper-trim size of the compact crossover. The Chevrolet Equinox Premier and GMC Terrain Denali use it from 2018, the Volkswagen Tiguan SEL and SEL R-Line from 2018 to 2021, the Volvo XC40 and the Audi Q3 from 2019, and the 2016 to 2020 Buick Envision. Below are real prices for 134 tires in stock, three picks with their size-specific specifications, and what the traction letter on the sidewall tells you.

What 235/50R19 tires cost

Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $632 to $1,012, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.

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The traction letter: why a B matters

Every passenger tire sold in the US carries a UTQG grade, three parts long. The traction letter, AA, A, B or C, comes from a government test of straight-line braking on wet asphalt and wet concrete. It says nothing about cornering or snow, but it is the only standardized wet-braking number you get. In this size our mid pick, the BFGoodrich, is graded 700 B A: excellent treadwear, but a B for wet traction, a step below the A of the other two.

That is not disqualifying; the tire has dense sipes designed for wet grip, and many drivers will never notice. But if you drive a lot in heavy rain, the A-graded picks start ahead on paper.

A run-flat on a crossover that has a spare

Our premium pick is a self-supporting run-flat, drivable for up to 50 miles at under 50 mph after a puncture. Most crossovers in this size were not designed around run-flats, and many carry a compact spare or an inflator kit. A run-flat still has a place if you drive long, empty stretches where waiting for help is a real risk. Expect a firmer ride than from a conventional tire, and ask the shop about repair: many run-flats that have been driven flat should be replaced rather than plugged.

What the numbers on the sidewall mean

A 235/50R19 tire is 235 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 50 percent of that (about 4.6 inches tall), and it mounts on a 19-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 28.3 inches. Every replacement has to match all three numbers, and the load index and speed rating on the placard inside the driver's door have to be met or exceeded.

In this size our picks are marked 103V on the Milestar MS932 Sport (1,929 lb per tire, rated to 149 mph), 103H on the BFGoodrich Advantage Control (1,929 lb per tire, rated to 130 mph) and 103T on the Continental ProContact GX SSR (1,929 lb per tire, rated to 118 mph). The first number is the load index, the letter the speed rating; a tire with equal or higher values than your placard is fine, a lower one is not.

Our guide on reading a tire size walks through the markings, and this one lists every load index and speed code.

Our three picks, side by side

One tire at each price level from what the retailer stocks in this size, with the mileage warranty and UTQG grades as published by the manufacturers and their retailers. Treadwear is the number to compare: it is a relative wear rate, so 700 should last roughly twice as long as 350 on the same car.

Milestar MS932 Sport, $156.95. A low-priced extra-load all-season, rated 103V in this size, graded 540 A A and warranted for 60,000 miles. Fine for an Equinox or Terrain on mostly paved commutes.

BFGoodrich Advantage Control, $239.99. The long-life choice: in this H-rated size BFGoodrich gives a 75,000-mile warranty, and the treadwear grade of 700 is the best of the three. Its wet traction grade is B, one step below the others. 11.5/32 inch of tread when new.

Continental ProContact GX SSR, $283.80. Continental's self-supporting run-flat with a low-rolling-resistance design, drivable for up to 50 miles at under 50 mph after a puncture. In this size it is an XL 103T graded 540 A B. Continental's feature list gives 55,000 miles of warranty.

What 235/50R19 tires cost across the whole range

Of the 174 tires listed in this size, 134 are in stock today. The lowest price is the Atlas Force at $96.99, a 99V tire. The median is $230.48; a third of the tires cost $157.96 or less, and the top five percent start above $320.10. Those are per-tire prices before mounting and balancing, which adds $15 to $45 per tire at most shops, read from the retailer's feed Nov 13, 2026.

The same tires in neighboring sizes

The Milestar MS932 Sport, our budget pick here at $156.95, is also stocked in 235/55R18 ($129.99), 235/55R17 ($119.99), 235/65R18 ($132.99) and 225/55R19 ($148.99). The BFGoodrich Advantage Control, our mid-range pick here at $239.99, is also stocked in 245/40R18 ($211.99), 265/50R20 ($236.99) and 255/75R17 ($233.99). Useful if your vehicle came with a different wheel package, or if you are comparing an upsize: the same tire usually costs more per inch of wheel, not per inch of rubber. Prices per tire, from the retailer's feed Nov 13, 2026.

Winter in this size: what the states actually require

Crossovers in this size come both ways, front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, and the difference matters under the traction laws. In Colorado the Passenger Vehicle Traction Law applies on the 126 miles of I-70 between Dotsero and Morrison from September 1 to May 31. You need either an all-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive vehicle, or tires marked M+S, 3PMSF or rated all-weather by the manufacturer, and in every case at least 3/16 inch of tread. Fines start at $130. An AWD crossover passes on the vehicle alone; a front-wheel-drive one does not, and then the tire marking is what the trooper checks. If you want one set year-round in the snow belt, an all-weather tire with the 3PMSF symbol is the better answer than a plain all-season.

Vehicles that came with 235/50R19

• Chevrolet Equinox (2018-2024, Premier)
• GMC Terrain (2018-2024, Denali)
• Volkswagen Tiguan (2018-2024, SEL/SEL R-Line)
• Volvo XC40 (2019-2024)
• Audi Q3 (2019-2024)
• Buick Envision (2016-2020)

Base and mid trims of these crossovers use 17- and 18-inch wheels, and a few later models moved to 20s; check the placard.

Which type of 235/50R19 tire?

Frequently asked questions

How much do 235/50R19 tires cost?

Expect $97–$158 per tire for a budget brand, $158–$253 for a mid-range tire like the BFGoodrich Advantage Control, and $253–$320 for a premium tire like the Continental ProContact GX SSR. A set of four therefore starts at about $388. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.

What vehicles use 235/50R19 tires?

235/50R19 is original equipment on Chevrolet Equinox (2018-2024, Premier), GMC Terrain (2018-2024, Denali), Volkswagen Tiguan (2018-2024, SEL/SEL R-Line), Volvo XC40 (2019-2024), Audi Q3 (2019-2024) and Buick Envision (2016-2020), among others. Always confirm with the sticker inside your driver's door, because trim levels and wheel packages can change the size.

What is the best 235/50R19 tire?

For most drivers our mid-range pick, the BFGoodrich Advantage Control, is the sweet spot of price and tread life. If you keep the vehicle a long time or drive in heavy rain and snow, the Continental ProContact GX SSR is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Milestar MS932 Sport is a sound choice.

Can I replace just one or two 235/50R19 tires?

On a front- or rear-wheel-drive car, yes: replace in pairs on the same axle and put the newer pair on the rear. On all-wheel-drive vehicles most makers want all four replaced together, or a new tire shaved to match, because a difference in circumference strains the drivetrain.