Tyre size
Best 235/35 R19 tyres
Picked for the 5 fitments that run 235/35 R19 from the factory, ranked by independent test results and set for the most demanding of them, so every pick suits every car here.
- width
- 235 mm
- sidewall
- 82 mm
- diameter
- 647 mm
- rim
- 19 in
- factory ratings
- 92Y, 91Y, 95Y
Best tyres in 235/35 R19
Best overall
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Highest fit score for everyday driving on the cars that use this size.
Ultra-high performance summer · Premium · fit 88
Best in the wet
Goodyear
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Strongest wet braking and handling in independent tests.
Ultra-high performance summer · Premium · fit 84
Best performance
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4S
Most dry grip and steering response for spirited roads.
Max performance summer · Premium · fit 79
Best value
Falken
Azenis FK520
The highest-scoring lower-priced tyre in the same category.
Ultra-high performance summer · Value · fit 62
Best road + track
Falken
Azenis RT660
A 200-treadwear tyre for track days that still drives home.
Extreme performance (200TW) · Mid-range · fit 73
Not every tyre is made in every size. “See today’s price” opens the tyre in 235/35 R19 when the retailer stocks it, or the tyre’s page when it doesn’t. Match or beat the load index and speed rating on your placard.
Cars on 235/35 R19 from the factory
| Car | Fitment | Category it needs |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk8.5) | 235/35 R19 92Y · GTI 19in | Ultra-high performance summer |
| Hyundai i30 N | 235/35 R19 91Y · N 19in | Ultra-high performance summer |
| Ford Focus ST (Mk4) | 235/35 R19 95Y · ST 19in | Ultra-high performance summer |
| Volkswagen Golf R (Mk8.5) | 235/35 R19 91Y · R 19in | Ultra-high performance summer |
| Audi S3 (2024) | 235/35 R19 · S3 19in | Ultra-high performance summer |
The picks above are ultra-high performance summer tyres or better. A car that needs a gentler category can go lower: its own page shows how far.
235/35 R19 questions
What are the best 235/35 R19 tyres?
For the cars that use 235/35 R19 from the factory, ratio's top pick is the Michelin Pilot Sport 5, a ultra-high performance summer tyre. Best in the wet: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6. Best performance: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. Best value: Falken Azenis FK520. Best road + track: Falken Azenis RT660.
Which cars use 235/35 R19 tyres?
Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk8.5), Hyundai i30 N, Ford Focus ST (Mk4), Volkswagen Golf R (Mk8.5), Audi S3 (2024). Always check the placard on your own car: wheels and tyres get changed.
How big is a 235/35 R19 tyre?
About 647 mm (25.5 in) tall overall, 235 mm wide, with a 82 mm sidewall, on an 19-inch rim.