About this guide
For a 245/45R19 replacement, the number after the size is part of the fitment: a 98Y standard-load tire is not the same specification as a 102Y XL tire. Match the door-jamb placard, original-equipment requirements, and any staggered setup before selecting a line. The eight tires below are current U.S. listings in this exact size. They are all all-season performance categories except the Pilot Sport 4S, which was removed because its current price could not be confirmed in this pass. None has a severe-snow rating in the listings cited, so use a dedicated winter tire where that rating is required.
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The picks, in detail
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus
Continental uses a 98Y standard-load casing, 10/32-inch tread, and 50,000-mile coverage in this exact size.
- 98Y SL; 10/32 inch tread depth
- UTQG 560 AA A; Continental 50,000-mile coverage with a 60-day trial
- 7.5-9 inch approved rim width
- Standard-load 98Y is distinct from the 102Y XL options
- Approved 7.5-9 inch rim-width range is published for this SL fitment
- No three-peak snowflake marking is shown for this 98Y listing
Why we picked it
It suits a vehicle whose placard permits the 98Y standard-load specification, rather than an XL substitute.
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
Michelin offers 102Y XL construction with UTQG 540 AA A and 45,000-mile coverage.
- 102Y XL; UTQG 540 AA A
- Michelin 45,000-mile treadwear coverage
- Michelin lists this exact 245/45ZR19 fitment
- XL 102Y load/speed specification
- 45,000-mile coverage is paired with the exact 102Y XL listing
- This 102Y all-season listing is not certified for severe snow
Why we picked it
Confirm that the vehicle calls for 102Y XL, because load description is part of the fitment rather than a performance label.
Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3
Pirelli combines 102Y XL fitment with an asymmetric pattern and 50,000-mile warranty.
- 102Y XL; UTQG 560 A AA
- Pirelli 50,000-mile coverage; UTQG 560 A AA
- Asymmetric pattern with longitudinal grooves
- Pirelli publishes the 50,000-mile coverage
- Longitudinal grooves are part of its asymmetric tread layout
- Pirelli explicitly says severe ice-and-snow use: no
Why we picked it
Its manufacturer says this fitment is not for severe ice and snow, despite its all-season classification.
Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+
Bridgestone supplies a 98W standard-load option with 10/32-inch tread depth.
- 98W SL; UTQG 500 AA A
- Bridgestone 50,000-mile coverage with 10/32-inch tread
- 10/32 inch tread depth
- 98W differs from the 102Y XL choices
- Published 10/32-inch tread depth adds a concrete construction detail
- Bridgestone sells this 98W as all-season rather than severe-snow
Why we picked it
Verify that the car permits 98W before fitting it, since this is not the 102Y XL specification offered by several rivals.
Falken Azenis FK460 A/S
Falken Silent Core adds a foam insert to its 102Y XL FK460 A/S version.
- 102Y XL; 50,000-mile treadwear coverage
- Silent Core foam insert
- All-season UHP category
- Foam insert is specific to Silent Core version
- 50,000-mile coverage accompanies the foam-equipped 102Y XL version
- Silent Core does not change the absence of a severe-snow rating
Why we picked it
The foam insert is the relevant construction distinction, while the 102Y XL service description must still match the vehicle placard.
Vredestein Hypertrac All Season
Vredestein specifies 102Y XL, UTQG 500 AA A, and 50,000-mile coverage.
- 102Y XL; UTQG 500 AA A
- Vredestein 50,000-mile coverage; UTQG 500 AA A
- Vredestein 100-day trial applies to an eligible set of four
- Published Vredestein Hypertrac All Season published treadwear coverage
- Eligible sets of four receive Vredestein’s 100-day trial terms
- Hypertrac listing shows no severe-snow service symbol
Why we picked it
It is an ultra-high-performance all-season product, so its 102Y XL service description should be matched across an axle.
Yokohama ADVAN Sport A/S+
Yokohama uses its HS-2 compound and gives this 102Y XL fitment 55,000-mile coverage.
- 102Y XL; UTQG 440 AA A
- 55,000-mile warranty
- HS-2 compound and four-pitch variation
- Longest stated warranty in this eight-tire set
- HS-2 compound and four-pitch variation are both named by Yokohama
- The A/S+ service description is not a severe-snow certification
Why we picked it
The 55,000-mile coverage is specific to this line; check 102Y XL approval rather than substituting a different Yokohama size.
Kumho Ecsta PA51
Kumho lists 102W XL with full-depth sipes and circumferential and lateral grooves.
- 102W XL; UTQG 500 AA A
- Kumho 45,000-mile treadwear coverage
- Circumferential/lateral grooves and full-depth sipes
- Kumho states 45,000-mile coverage for this 102W XL size
- Full-depth sipes are specified alongside the groove layout
- PA51 full-depth sipes do not make it three-peak snowflake rated
Why we picked it
Its W speed rating and XL load range should be matched to the placard before purchase, not inferred from the common 245/45R19 size.
What each one costs
Typical price, cheapest first. Tap a name to jump to that pick and its buy link.
Compare any three
| Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus | Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 | Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 | |
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| Price | $258.00 | $292.00 | $274.61-$290.03 |
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Buying tips
- Match the load index and speed rating to the vehicle placard or approved replacement specification.
- Do not mix 98Y standard-load and 102Y XL variants on an axle without confirming the vehicle requirement.
- All-season does not mean severe-snow rated; check the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake marking when winter use requires it.
- Order the same exact service description on both tires of an axle.
- Confirm whether the vehicle uses a staggered front/rear setup before buying four identical tires.
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