225/70R19.5 truck tires
The smaller medium-duty size. 138 in stock across 8 brands, from $176 per tire.
One step down from 245/70R19.5, on lighter class 4 chassis, shuttle buses and some Sprinter-based motorhome conversions. Check the load rating against the axle plate before dropping to this size; it is not a straight swap.
What it costs
| Level | Per tire | Steer pair | Drive axle (4) | Tractor (10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $176–$195 | $352–$390 | $704–$780 | $1,760–$1,950 |
| Mid-range | $198–$251 | $396–$502 | $792–$1,004 | $1,980–$2,510 |
| Premium | $278–$518 | $556–$1,036 | $1,112–$2,072 | $2,780–$5,180 |
Per tire, before mounting. The median 225/70R19.5 sells for $216.
Which positions this size comes in
Not every size is made for every axle. These are the positions 225/70R19.5 is actually sold in.
DrivePowered axles
The tires that put the engine's torque on the road, usually eight of them in dual pairs on two axles. Deep, blocky lug tread for traction, which is why they are noisier and wear faster than a steer tire. This is the position where a good retread saves real money.
All-positionFits anywhere
A rib tread that is approved for any axle. Common on dump trucks, mixers, buses and anything that does not run enough miles to justify three separate tire programs. It is a compromise: less traction than a drive tire, shorter life than a dedicated trailer tire.
SteerFront axle
The two tires that carry the front axle and do the steering. They wear evenly in ribs rather than blocks, run the highest load per tire on the rig, and are the one position where federal rules ask for more tread: 4/32 inch, against 2/32 for everything else. A steer tire is also the position nobody retreads on a tractor pulling on public roads.
TrailerFree-rolling axles
Free-rolling tires that neither steer nor drive, so they are built for scrub resistance and low rolling resistance rather than grip. They get dragged sideways every time the rig turns tight, and that is what kills them. Cheapest tire per mile of the three positions.
Load index and speed rating
The most common markings on 225/70R19.5 are 128/126N, 128/126M and 128/126L. The pair of numbers is the load index single and dual: the first is what one tire carries on its own, the second what it carries as one of a dual pair, which is always the lower figure. The letter is the speed rating, and on commercial tires it is low by car standards on purpose.
Three 225/70R19.5 tires, cheapest to dearest
Green Max GAR202 225/70R19.5 128/126M Commercial Tires$172.99
LandGolden LG900 225/70R19.5 128/126M Commercial Tires$212.99
Continental Conti TerraPlus HD3 225/70R19.5 128/126L Commercial Tires$570.06Prices at SimpleTire, read September 2026. One tire, before mounting.
Who makes it
The brands with the most 225/70R19.5 listings right now: Continental, Goodyear, Advanta, Yokohama, Advance, Fortune, Sailun and Falken. On a commercial tire the casing is worth more than the tread, so a premium brand is not only paying for the first life; it is paying for two or three retreads afterwards.
The size people cross-shop against it
245/70R19.5 – Medium-duty workhorse, median $229 against $216 here.
Wheel diameter has to match. A low-profile and a standard-profile tire on the same rim are interchangeable on the wheel but not in rolling circumference, so never mix them across a drive axle.