Help Tire Sizing on stock 19's
06-01-2009, 10:23 PM
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Tire Sizing on stock 19's
Hey there,
Was wondering if anyone knows the upper fitment sizing possible on stock 19" rims? Stock tire sizes are 225/45/19 Front and 245/40/19 Rear just to remind everyone.
Could i do 245/35/19 Front and 275/30/19 Rear, or something of that sort without rubbing and/or uneven/premature wear issues?
-Tim
Was wondering if anyone knows the upper fitment sizing possible on stock 19" rims? Stock tire sizes are 225/45/19 Front and 245/40/19 Rear just to remind everyone. Could i do 245/35/19 Front and 275/30/19 Rear, or something of that sort without rubbing and/or uneven/premature wear issues?
-Tim
06-01-2009, 10:34 PM
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Most common is to run 245/40 on the front and 275/35 on the rear. If you have good tread on the OEM tires, you can just move the rears to the front and buy two OEM matching rear tires in the 275/35 size.
Another common option is to buy an entirely new set and sell your OEM tires or trash them if worn out.
I went with s-Drives and sold my OEM tires which made it a pretty cheap upgrade.
ADDED: Here is a cool tire sizing tool that lets you compare different tire and wheel sizes. OEM offset are +43 front and +45 rear.
Tire Sizing Tool
Another common option is to buy an entirely new set and sell your OEM tires or trash them if worn out.
I went with s-Drives and sold my OEM tires which made it a pretty cheap upgrade.
ADDED: Here is a cool tire sizing tool that lets you compare different tire and wheel sizes. OEM offset are +43 front and +45 rear.
Tire Sizing Tool
Hey there,
Was wondering if anyone knows the upper fitment sizing possible on stock 19" rims? Stock tire sizes are 225/45/19 Front and 245/40/19 Rear just to remind everyone.
Could i do 245/35/19 Front and 275/30/19 Rear, or something of that sort without rubbing and/or uneven/premature wear issues?
-Tim
Was wondering if anyone knows the upper fitment sizing possible on stock 19" rims? Stock tire sizes are 225/45/19 Front and 245/40/19 Rear just to remind everyone. Could i do 245/35/19 Front and 275/30/19 Rear, or something of that sort without rubbing and/or uneven/premature wear issues?
-Tim
Last edited by HamstersG; 06-01-2009 at 10:42 PM.
06-02-2009, 03:37 PM
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Thanks for the help! After using the tire sizing tool you provided along with the one on 1010 tires i was thinking either 245/40/19 and 285/35/19 or 255/40/19 and 285/35/19, running Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's all around. Any thoughts on the preferable sizing between those two, not sure if i need that extra rubber on the front or not.
06-02-2009, 03:44 PM
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OEM rim width is 8" front and 8.5" rear.
As per Michelin's specs, 255 is the largest that will fit the rear without being pinched. A 275 should be okay, as they're specced to be on a 9" rim minimum.
The front will fit a 245 no problem.
*Edit*
Ignore the above info.
As per Michelin's specs, 255 is the largest that will fit the rear without being pinched. A 275 should be okay, as they're specced to be on a 9" rim minimum.
The front will fit a 245 no problem.
*Edit*
Ignore the above info.
Last edited by Mike; 06-02-2009 at 04:46 PM.
06-02-2009, 03:58 PM
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Running 245s and 275s with Eibach drop on OEMs. I think 285s would be pushing it...
Honestly, I dont think you could tell the difference (visual or feel) between a 275 vs. 285.
Honestly, I dont think you could tell the difference (visual or feel) between a 275 vs. 285.
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06-02-2009, 04:37 PM
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If you're talking about the 19's, you're incorrect. Look HERE
My mind is failing me. I stand corrected
245/275 will work just fine
I would actually recommend 255/40/19 and 275/35/19. The car from the factory is pretty neutral, and VDC will compensate for slight oversteer. It can't however, compensate for terminal understeer.
However, I can't confirm fitment of the 255 on the front; 245 has been confirmed to not rub.
Last edited by Mike; 06-02-2009 at 04:51 PM.
In fact, I should get one right about now 
06-03-2009, 07:09 PM
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Why does everyone go with 245/275, wouldn't the rear be more "bubbled" then the fronts? ? shouldn't 245/255 be more appropriate since the rear wheels are only .5 inch wider than the fronts? 245/255 would coordinate better according to the rim sizes right?
just wondering.....
just wondering.....
06-03-2009, 07:27 PM
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06-10-2009, 10:22 AM
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Why does everyone go with 245/275, wouldn't the rear be more "bubbled" then the fronts? ? shouldn't 245/255 be more appropriate since the rear wheels are only .5 inch wider than the fronts? 245/255 would coordinate better according to the rim sizes right?
just wondering.....
just wondering.....