
MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4 SUV: Mastery of the Road - 19"
94,00 € - 365,00 €
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Key Markings Explained
- XL (Extra Load): Signifies a reinforced structure.
- FR (Flange Protector): Integrated rim protection feature.
- N0 / N1: Porsche Original Equipment approval.
- MO / MO1: Mercedes-Benz Original Equipment approval.
- LR: Land Rover Original Equipment approval.
Here are popular vehicles compatible with the 19" MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4 SUV tyre range in the Irish market.
- Audi Q5 / Q7 / Q8: Uses numerous sizes, including 235/55 R19, 255/50 R19, and 285/45 R19.
- Mercedes-Benz GLE / GLC: Compatible with sizes like 255/50 R19 and 285/45 R19 (often with MO markings).
- BMW X3 / X4 / X5: Uses various 19" sizes within the range for performance upgrades, including the ZP (run-flat) versions for some models.
- Porsche Cayenne: Compatible with performance-oriented sizes that carry specific "N0" or "N1" Porsche Original Equipment (OE) markings.
- Volvo XC60 / XC90: Often fitted with 235/55 R19 or 255/50 R19 sizes.
- Land Rover Discovery / Range Rover Sport: Compatible with the 255/55 R19 size, which often carries an "LR" OE marking.
- Volkswagen Touareg: Uses the 255/50 R19 or 265/50 R19 sizes.
- Alfa Romeo Stelvio: Uses the 235/55 R19 size with the "AR" marking.
Summer tyres are most common in Ireland, offering peak fuel efficiency mileage and grip when temperatures stay above 7°C. However, they are not the official standard for winter safety. Motorists must show caution in cold conditions; below 7°C, summer rubber hardens, significantly compromising grip and wet braking performance on cold, saturated Irish roads.
All-Season tyres are the superior "fit-and-forget" solution for Ireland's wet, temperate climate. Specifically engineered to remain flexible in the cold, they provide shorter stopping distances on near-freezing, rain-soaked surfaces and carry the 3PMSF certification for frost and light snow. They offer total year-round peace of mind without the hassle of seasonal swaps.
Load Rating: Maximum Weight Capacity Explained
The load index is a numerical code representing the maximum weight in kgs that a single tyre can safely carry. To ensure safety, the combined capacity of all four tyres must exceed the vehicle’s total weight when fully loaded.
Speed Rating: Maximum Velocity Explained
Represented by a letter, the speed rating indicates the maximum kph a tyre can maintain over a prolonged period. Higher speed ratings are engineered to handle the heat and stresses generated at faster speeds more effectively.
Quick Reference Guide
- Check your requirements: You can find the specific requirements for your vehicle on the tyre information plate (usually located on the driver-side door pillar) or in the owner's manual.
- Replacement rule: It is vital never to fit a tyre with a lower load index or speed rating than those recommended by the manufacturer.
- Common Ratings: Standard ratings include T (190 kph), H (210 kph), and V (240 kph). You can view a full conversion table below..

Rule: Always match or exceed the vehicle’s required load rating.
Rule: Never fit a lower speed rating than the manufacturer specifies.
Available 19" CUV/SUV Sizes and Markings (Smallest to Largest)
- 235, 45, 19, 99Y, XL, FR
- 235, 50, 19, 103W, XL, FR
- 235, 55, 19, 105W, XL, FR
- 245, 50, 19, 105W, XL, FR
- 255, 40, 19, 100W, XL, FR
- 255, 40, 19, 100W, XL, FR, N0 (Porsche)
- 255, 40, 19, 100W, XL, FR, N1 (Porsche)
- 255, 50, 19, 107W, XL, FR
- 255, 50, 19, 107W, XL, FR, MO1 (Mercedes-Benz AMG)
- 255, 55, 19, 111W, XL, FR
- 255, 55, 19, 111W, XL, FR, LR (Land Rover)
- 265, 50, 19, 110Y, XL, FR
- 265, 50, 19, 110W, XL, FR, N0 (Porsche)
- 275, 40, 19, 105W, XL, FR
- 275, 45, 19, 108W, XL, FR
- 285, 45, 19, 111W, XL, FR
- 285, 45, 19, 111W, XL, FR, MO (Mercedes-Benz)
- 295, 40, 19, 108Y, XL, FR



