215/50 R19 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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18

Tyres

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Premium

CINTURATO (C3)

9.7

£157

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Goodrich Advantage 2

6.7

£120

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CINTURATO (C3)

215/50 R19 97 V .

£157

Best price in last 6 months Great price for a premium tyre

Upper-middle

Ecsta PS71

215/50 R19 97 V

£107

Lowest price among well rated tyres.

Premium

ION Evo

215/50 R19 97 Y

£159

Premium

Ventus Prime 4

215/50 R19 41 IKAIO mfsXL

£141

Best price in last 6 months

Best tyres in tests (2026)

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Premium

Cinturato (C3)

'26#1

'26#1

'26#2

9.7

Price from

£157

Price from£157

Expert summary

When safety meets sportiness, you get the Pirelli Cinturato C3. It posted the best dry braking distance in test and backs it up with excellent wet grip and handling. Low rolling resistance adds efficiency to the mix, though noise levels and aquaplaning in standing water are only average.

Recommended

#8

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#8 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wet circle cornering

100%

Dry braking

99%

Wet braking

92%

+2

Aquaplaning - longitudal

80%

Aquaplaning - cross

76%

Exterior noise

12%

Test results

2026215/55 R17#1(Highly recommended)

2026225/45 R17#1(Test winner)

2026225/50 R17#2(Good)

2026235/45 R18#3(Highly recommended)

2026245/45 R19#4(Exemplary)

2026245/45 R19#7(-)

2025225/50 R17#1(Test winner)

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Price variants (1)

215/50 R19 97 V

A A 70dB

£157

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£157

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£175

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iON Evo

'25#1

9.6

Price from

£154

Price from£154

Expert summary

Hankook designed the ION Evo specifically for electric vehicles and it shows. It combines low rolling resistance with good aquaplaning safety, short braking distances and excellent handling dynamics. Comfort and mileage are also strong points, making it a well-rounded EV tyre with very few compromises.

Recommended

#9

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#9 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wet handling

100%

Wet circle cornering

100%

Wet braking

100%

+2

Aquaplaning - longitudal

86%

Aquaplaning - cross

86%

Exterior noise

57%

Test results

2025215/55 R18#1(Exemplary)

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Price variants (2)

215/50 R19 97 Y

A A 69dB

£154

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£154

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£171

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Blue Response TG

'26#1

9.8

Price from

£165

Price from£165

Expert summary

The Dunlop Blue Response TG is a new summer touring tyre from Dunlop, designed as the successor to the long-running Dunlop Sport BluResponse. Positioned in the mid-range segment, it targets drivers looking for a balanced combination of wet and dry performance with good fuel efficiency. The tyre made an impressive debut by winning the AMS 2026 summer tyre test in the 195/55 R16 size. In the AMS test, the Blue Response TG achieved outstanding scores across the board: 9.7/10 for dry performance and an exceptional 9.9/10 for wet performance, demonstrating Dunlop's focus on safety in all conditions. The tyre also scored well for environmental characteristics with a 7.2/10 rating, reflecting improvements in rolling resistance and noise levels compared to its predecessor. Currently available in 195/55 R16 and 205/55 R16 sizes with a V speed rating (up to 240 km/h), the Blue Response TG is expected to expand its size range as production ramps up. The TG designation signals a new generation in Dunlop's touring-focused Blue Response lineup.

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#6

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#6 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wet braking

100%

Wet handling

100%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

100%

+1

Dry handling

100%

Exterior noise

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

86%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#1(Outstanding)

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215/50 R19 97 V £165

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£165

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Primacy 5

'26#3

'26#4

'26#4

8.6

Price from

£168

Price from£168

Expert summary

The previous model was already a good, economy-focused model and the Primacy 5 is expected to take it even further with 18% better mileage. But Michelin said also the wet performance is improved, which is something we are looking forward to see in the tests.

Performance

Aquaplaning - longitudal

87%

Dry handling

85%

Exterior noise

81%

+2

Wet braking

69%

Wet handling

54%

Dry braking

41%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#3(Good)

2026215/55 R17#4(Highly recommended)

2026235/55 R18#4(Good)

2026225/45 R17#6(Recommended)

2026235/45 R18#6(Recommended)

2026225/50 R17#7(Satisfactory)

2025225/45 R17#1(Test winner)

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Price variants (1)

215/50 R19 97 V

A A 70dB

£168

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£168

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5

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e.Primacy

'25#3

'25#4

'23#3

7.4

Price from

£194

Price from£194

Expert summary

100 out of 100 in rolling resistance, mileage, and EV suitability — the e.Primacy is in a class of its own when it comes to efficiency. It's also one of the quietest tyres you can buy. Just know that braking and wet cornering are average at best. A tyre for maximising range, not fun.

Performance

Exterior noise

83%

Dry braking

74%

Comfort

67%

+3

Aquaplaning - longitudal

38%

Wet circle cornering

28%

Aquaplaning - cross

18%

Test results

2025205/55 R16#3(Recommended)

2025215/55 R17#4(Very good)

2023255/45 R20#3(Very good)

2023205/55 R16#38(Sufficient)

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Price variants (2)

215/50 R19 93 T £222

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£222

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215/50 R19 93 T mfs £194

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£194

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Upper-middle

E.Ziex

'26#4

'25#2

'25#5

8.9

Price from

£122

Price from£122

Expert summary

If you care about the range of your electric vehicle, there are now non-premium options that are more than good enough for daily driving. The Falken e.Ziex delivers top-tier rolling resistance and some of the shortest braking distances in test, both wet and dry. It rides comfortably and stays quiet, though aquaplaning safety in corners and overall wet grip leave room for improvement.

Performance

Dry braking

80%

Exterior noise

72%

Wet circle cornering

71%

+2

Aquaplaning - longitudal

44%

Aquaplaning - cross

34%

Wet handling

27%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#4(Good)

2025215/55 R17#2(Very good)

2025215/55 R18#5(Good)

2023255/45 R20#4(Very good)

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215/50 R19 97 V £122

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£122

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Premium

Ultrac Pro

'26#3

'26#3

'26#9

7.9

Price from

£172

Price from£172

Expert summary

The Ultrac Pro is very well balanced tyre for every day driving made mainly for larger wheel sizes.

Performance

Exterior noise

87%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

81%

Aquaplaning - cross

69%

+2

Dry handling

60%

Wet circle cornering

57%

Wet braking

46%

Test results

2026255/45 R19#3(Exemplary)

2026255/35 R19#3(Good)

2026245/45 R19#9(Good)

2026245/45 R19#13(-)

2025245/35 R19#5(Good)

2025225/40 R18#5(Good)

2025225/45 R18#6(-)

2025295/30 R20#6(Satisfactory)

2025225/40 R18#8(Satisfactory)

2025225/40 R18#18(-)

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215/50 R19 105 W £172

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£172

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Upper-middle

Ecsta PS71

'25#4

'25#6

'25#13

8.6

Price from

£106

Price from£106

Expert summary

The Kumho Ecsta PS71 has been around for a while and keeps showing up well in tests. Strong aquaplaning resistance, short braking distances, and balanced handling across conditions make it a dependable choice. Comfort and noise are where it compromises.

Performance

Aquaplaning - longitudal

91%

Aquaplaning - cross

87%

Wet braking

64%

+3

Dry braking

49%

Exterior noise

27%

Interior noise

23%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#4(-)

2025225/40 R18#6(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#13(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#5(Good)

2023225/45 R18#7(Highly recommended)

2023225/45 R18#12(-)

2022255/35 R19#6(-)

2021225/50 R17#3(Good)

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215/50 R19 97 V

A B 72dB

£106

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£106

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215/50 R19 97 V

A B 72dB

£153

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£153

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EcoContact 6

'26#6

'22#7

'22#8

7.7

Price from

£160

Price from£160

Performance

Comfort

83%

Interior noise

82%

Exterior noise

78%

+4

Wet handling

33%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

11%

Aquaplaning - cross

8%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#6(Good)

2022215/55 R17#7(Good)

2022185/65 R15#8(Satisfactory)

2022215/55 R17#19(Satisfactory)

2022215/55 R17#23(-)

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215/50 R19 93 T

A A 71dB

£160

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£160

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£162

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Upper-middle

Dynaxer HP5

'26#2

'26#7

'26#19

6.4

Price from

£140

Price from£140

Performance

Exterior noise

71%

Dry braking

60%

Wet braking

58%

+2

Wet circle cornering

29%

Wet handling

29%

Dry handling

20%

Test results

2026235/55 R18#2(Recommended)

2026225/45 R17#7(-)

2026245/45 R19#19(Satisfactory)

2026245/45 R19#19(-)

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215/50 R19 93 T £140

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£140

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Upper-middle

Goodrich Advantage 2

'26#5

'26#11

'26#27

6.7

Price from

£119

Price from£119

Expert summary

The BFGoodrich Advantage 2 is a well-rounded summer touring tire that benefits from Michelin group technology and a completely redesigned tread pattern. It improves on its predecessor with 5% better longevity and 1.6 meters shorter wet braking distances while maintaining consistent performance across all disciplines. Available in an exceptionally wide 288-size range spanning 16 to 21 inches, it covers nearly every modern passenger car and SUV fitment.

Performance

Dry braking

93%

Aquaplaning - cross

86%

Wet braking

57%

+1

Aquaplaning - longitudal

29%

Dry handling

29%

Wet handling

14%

Test results

2026235/45 R18#5(Recommended)

2026215/55 R17#11(Recommended)

2026245/45 R19#27(-)

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215/50 R19 93 T 0£119

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215/50 R19 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

86%

2. Hankook Ventus Prime 4

79%

3. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

73%

4. Michelin e.Primacy

73%

5. Michelin Primacy 5

69%

6. Falken e.Ziex

67%

7. Vredestein Ultrac Pro

67%

8. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2

58%

9. Kumho Ecsta PS71

58%

10. Continental EcoContact 6

50%

11. Kleber Dynaxer HP5

48%

12. Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

26%

Wet

1. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

88%

2. Kumho Ecsta PS71

73%

3. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

72%

4. Hankook Ventus Prime 4

65%

5. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2

64%

6. Vredestein Ultrac Pro

62%

7. Falken E.Ziex

52%

8. Kleber Dynaxer HP5

47%

9. Michelin e.Primacy

39%

10. Continental EcoContact 6

35%

Comfort

1. Michelin e.Primacy

90%

2. Vredestein Ultrac Pro

84%

3. Michelin Primacy 5

83%

4. Continental EcoContact 6

79%

5. Kleber Dynaxer HP5

77%

6. Falken e.Ziex

69%

7. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2

66%

8. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

65%

9. Hankook Ventus Prime 4

53%

10. Kumho Ecsta PS71

38%

11. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

36%

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Customer reviews

217 customer reviews for tyres in this size

Continental EcoContact 6 2.7/5 (95)

Kumho Ecsta PS71 3.7/5 (67)

Hankook Ventus Prime 4 4.2/5 (37)

Michelin e.Primacy 2.7/5 (10)

Vredestein Ultrac Pro 3.4/5 (4)

Hankook ION Evo 2/5 (4)

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215/50 R19 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 0 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 50 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 50% of the tyre width (215mm), which means the sidewall height has 107.5 mm. The wheel diameter is R19, which means it fits to a 19 inch/482.6mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2191.58 mm, which is very similar to 275/30 R21(2194.09 mm), 195/75 R16(2195.66 mm), 225/65 R16(2195.66 mm), 225/70 R15(2186.55 mm), 265/45 R18(2185.61 mm), 155/70 R19(2197.86 mm), 275/35 R20(2200.69 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 215/50 R19: H(210km/h), IKAIO(km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 41, 93, 97, 105.