245/40R19 tires

245/40R19 is the 19-inch sport-sedan size of the Nissan Maxima since 2016, the Kia K5 GT, the Chevrolet Malibu Premier, the Cadillac CT5 and the Infiniti Q50 with 19-inch wheels. On the Mercedes E300 and E450 it is part of the 19-inch fitment, and on the Ferrari California and Jaguar F-Type it is the front tire. Below are real prices for 198 tires in stock and three picks, two all-seasons and a Pirelli worth a closer look.

What 245/40R19 tires cost

Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $552 to $1,130, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.

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A sport size on family sedans

Most cars in this size are front- or all-wheel-drive mid-size sedans with sporty trims, and their owners face a straightforward choice: an ultra-high-performance all-season for year-round use, or a summer tire for maximum grip in warm weather. Two of our picks are UHP all-seasons; the premium listing is Pirelli's P Zero All Season. Summer tires should not be used when temperatures stay below about 45 degrees Fahrenheit.

Load indexes in this size are 94 standard-load and 98 extra-load. Our budget pick is listed as 98W and the Pirelli as 94W. If your placard specifies 98, the 94 version does not meet it.

Staggered sports cars: match the other axle

On the Ferrari California and the Jaguar F-Type V6, 245/40R19 is the front tire of a staggered set. These cars are tuned around specific summer tires, and the fronts should be the same model as the rears; replace in axle pairs. The all-season picks on this page are a reasonable choice for the Maxima, K5 GT or Malibu, not for those cars.

Maserati Ghibli owners should check their placard: tiresize.com lists the Ghibli S on 245/45R19, 245/40R20 or 245/35R21 at the front, not this size.

What the numbers on the sidewall mean

A 245/40R19 tire is 245 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 40 percent of that (about 3.9 inches tall), and it mounts on a 19-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 26.7 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 98W on the Kumho Ecsta PA51 (1,653 lb per tire, rated to 168 mph) and 94W on the Pirelli P Zero All Season (1,477 lb per tire, rated to 168 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.

Kumho Ecsta PA51, $244.96. An extra-load UHP all-season, warranted for 45,000 miles when bought as a replacement tire. Here it is 98W, a version that meets the higher load placard.

Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus, $258.99. The performance all-season most often recommended for cars like these, with a 50,000-mile warranty on non-staggered fitments. Tiresize.com lists it as a 98Y XL in this size, though the retailer does not always have it.

Pirelli P Zero, $255.36. The listing behind this pick is Pirelli's P Zero All Season, an ultra-high-performance all-season with winter siping for light snow, rather than the summer P Zero. It is listed as 94W, a standard-load tire; compare it with your placard before ordering.

What 245/40R19 tires cost across the whole range

Of the 261 tires listed in this size, 198 are in stock today. The median is $229.98; a third of the tires cost $137.99 or less, and the top five percent start above $424.99. 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 Kumho Ecsta PA51, our budget pick here at $244.96, is also stocked in 245/40R20 ($161.92), 225/45R19 ($235.96), 245/35R19 ($215.97) and 255/40R19 ($233.06). The Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus, our mid-range pick here at $258.99, is also stocked in 245/45R18 ($197.99), 245/45R17 ($217.99), 225/45R19 ($220.99) and 235/40R19 ($241.99). The Pirelli P Zero All Season, our premium pick here at $255.36, is also stocked in 245/40R20 ($302.50), 235/40R19 ($275.50), 215/45R18 ($187.98) and 275/35R20 ($280.50). 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 and this size: summer tires are not winter tires

Many tires sold in this size are summer tires, and the manufacturers advise against driving them in near-freezing temperatures: the compound hardens, grip drops sharply and the tread can crack. They also carry no M+S or 3PMSF marking, so a car on summer tires fails Colorado's Passenger Vehicle Traction Law outright on the 126 miles of I-70 between Dotsero and Morrison, in force from September 1 to May 31, unless it is all-wheel drive with at least 3/16 inch of tread; fines start at $130. If the car is driven year-round in a state with real winters, either run an all-season or all-weather tire in this size or keep a second set of winter tires, often on a smaller, narrower wheel that is also less expensive.

None of our picks in this size, the Kumho Ecsta PA51 and Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus, carries the 3PMSF symbol; for that, look at the all-weather and winter tires.

Vehicles that came with 245/40R19

• Nissan Maxima (2016-2023)
• Kia K5 GT (2021-2024)
• Chevrolet Malibu (2016-2024, Premier)
• Cadillac CT5 (2020-2024)
• Polestar 2 (2021-2024, 19 in)
• Infiniti Q50 (2014-2024, 19 in)
• Ferrari California (2009-2014, front)
• Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2017-2023, AMG Line 19 in front)
• Jaguar F-Type (2014-2024, V6 19 in front)
• BMW 5 Series (2017-2024, 19 in M Sport front)
• Mercedes-Benz CLS (2019-2023, 19 in front)

Other years and wheel packages of the same models came on 245/45R18, 275/35R19 or 235/50R17 instead, so read the placard inside the driver's door before you order.

Which type of 245/40R19 tire?

Frequently asked questions

How much do 245/40R19 tires cost?

Expect $89–$138 per tire for a budget brand, $138–$282 for a mid-range tire like the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus, and $282–$425 for a premium tire like the Pirelli P Zero All Season. A set of four therefore starts at about $356. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.

What vehicles use 245/40R19 tires?

245/40R19 is original equipment on Nissan Maxima (2016-2023), Kia K5 GT (2021-2024), Chevrolet Malibu (2016-2024, Premier), Cadillac CT5 (2020-2024), Polestar 2 (2021-2024, 19 in), Infiniti Q50 (2014-2024, 19 in), Ferrari California (2009-2014, front), Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2017-2023, AMG Line 19 in front), Jaguar F-Type (2014-2024, V6 19 in front), BMW 5 Series (2017-2024, 19 in M Sport front) and Mercedes-Benz CLS (2019-2023, 19 in front), 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 245/40R19 tire?

For most drivers our mid-range pick, the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus, 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 Pirelli P Zero All Season is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Kumho Ecsta PA51 is a sound choice.

Can I replace just one or two 245/40R19 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.