2019 Honda CR-V Tire Size & Pressure Guide

As an ASE-certified master technician, I get a lot of questions about the 2019 Honda CR-V. It’s one of the most popular compact SUVs on the road, meaning it rolls through my bay constantly for routine maintenance. Whether you're dealing with a flat, upgrading to all-terrain tires, or just doing your seasonal changeover, having the exact factory specifications is critical for safety and performance.

Here is your comprehensive tire, wheel, and pressure guide for the 2019 Honda CR-V.

Quick answer: 2019 Honda CR-V Tire & Wheel Specs

Before you head to the tire shop or break out your torque wrench, here are the essential factory specs you need to know:

• OEM Tire Size: 235/65R17 (LX) or 235/60R18 (EX, EX-L, Touring)
• Recommended Cold Tire Pressure: 33 psi front / 30 psi rear (EX, EX-L, Touring) or 32 psi front / 30 psi rear (LX)
• Bolt Pattern: 5x114.3 (5x4.5")
• Wheel Size & Offset: 17x7.5J or 18x7.5J, +45mm offset
• Load Index / Speed Rating: 104H or 103H
• Spare Tire Size: T155/90D17 (Compact Temporary Spare)
• TPMS Frequency: Indirect TPMS (The 2019 CR-V does not use traditional 315 MHz or 433 MHz in-wheel pressure sensors. Instead, it calculates pressure loss using the ABS wheel speed sensors.)

Tire sizes by trim

Honda kept it relatively simple for the 2019 model year, offering two primary wheel and tire combinations depending on the trim level you selected.

Always verify your specific vehicle's requirements by checking the tire information placard located on the driver's side door jamb.

Recommended replacement tires

When it's time to replace the rubber on your CR-V, you have plenty of great options depending on your driving style and budget. Here are my top recommendations as a master tech:

1. Michelin Defender 2 (Premium / Touring): The gold standard for the CR-V. These offer an incredible treadwear warranty, excellent wet traction, and a whisper-quiet ride. They are pricey, but they outlast almost everything else in this category.
2. Continental CrossContact LX25 (Mid-to-Premium / All-Season): A fantastic alternative to the Michelins. They provide great fuel efficiency (low rolling resistance) and handle light snow and heavy rain exceptionally well.
3. Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail (Mid-Range / Mild All-Terrain): If you take your CR-V camping, down gravel roads, or live in a snowy climate, this crossover-specific all-terrain tire gives your Honda a rugged look without sacrificing highway comfort.
4. General AltiMAX RT43 or RT45 (Budget-Friendly / All-Season): If you're on a tighter budget but still want a safe, reliable tire that wears evenly, the AltiMAX series is hard to beat for the price.

When to inflate to max load psi

Note: This section typically applies to Heavy Duty (HD) trucks towing massive loads.

Because the 2019 Honda CR-V is a standard passenger CUV (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating under 5,000 lbs), you should never inflate your tires to the "Max PSI" listed on the tire sidewall. Doing so will cause harsh ride quality, premature center-tread wear, and poor handling.

Always stick to the door placard pressures (32-33 psi Front / 30 psi Rear), even when loading up the trunk for a family road trip.

Lug nut torque & pattern

Proper wheel installation is vital. Warped brake rotors are incredibly common on Hondas when overzealous technicians use an impact wrench without torque sticks.

• Lug Nut Torque: 80 lb-ft (108 Nm)
• Lug Nut Size: 19mm hex (12x1.5 thread pitch)
• Tightening Pattern: Always use a 5-lug star (crisscross) pattern. Hand-thread the nuts first, snug them down with a wrench in a star pattern, lower the vehicle so the tires touch the ground, and do the final tightening with a calibrated torque wrench.

Common tire issues for this vehicle

• The TPMS Calibration Confusion: The biggest issue I see with the 2019 CR-V isn't the tires themselves, but the indirect TPMS system. Whenever you inflate your tires, rotate them, or replace them, you must recalibrate the TPMS through the infotainment screen. If you don't, the low tire light will come back on after a few miles of driving, even if the pressures are perfect.
• Premature Edge Wear: The CR-V has a fully independent suspension that is highly sensitive to alignment changes. Potholes can easily knock the toe-angle out of spec, leading to rapid wear on the inner or outer edges of the tires. I recommend an alignment check every time you install new tires.

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