Official~Best offsets for running FAT tires!
Wow Diego, those are some gorgeous wheels, the subtle directional design really goes well. What finish is that? Under some of the lighting it looks like a touch of bronze, at any rate, way to push the edges of what can be done w/ these cars. Superb!
Newby Questions
First off, pardon my newbness. I too am a huge fan of meaty, functional tires with a flush stance. I have a '12 G37S coupe. I've been eyeballing the Vossens. I'd like to drop the car a bit with Tein coilovers(and the Stillen sway bars if that matters)
, so if I prefer meatier tires and plan on dropping (not slammed), should I go with the 19" wheels over the 20" wheels?
I tried using the "Width Offset Calculater", but all the measurements and calculations are putting it a little over my head. I need help from some of you big-brains with this. I'd like enough tire to protect the wheels in case of a slight brush with a curb. Was thinking something like the 19" Vossen CV3s at 8.5" in the front and 10" in the rear. With those size wheels, what would be a good size tire?
245/30-19 front
285/30-19 rear ----would these sizes be meaty enough?
I'll take any and all suggestions/info! Thanks!
I tried using the "Width Offset Calculater", but all the measurements and calculations are putting it a little over my head. I need help from some of you big-brains with this. I'd like enough tire to protect the wheels in case of a slight brush with a curb. Was thinking something like the 19" Vossen CV3s at 8.5" in the front and 10" in the rear. With those size wheels, what would be a good size tire?
245/30-19 front
285/30-19 rear ----would these sizes be meaty enough?
I'll take any and all suggestions/info! Thanks!
First off, pardon my newbness. I too am a huge fan of meaty, functional tires with a flush stance. I have a '12 G37S coupe. I've been eyeballing the Vossens. I'd like to drop the car a bit with Tein coilovers(and the Stillen sway bars if that matters)
, so if I prefer meatier tires and plan on dropping (not slammed), should I go with the 19" wheels over the 20" wheels?
I tried using the "Width Offset Calculater", but all the measurements and calculations are putting it a little over my head. I need help from some of you big-brains with this. I'd like enough tire to protect the wheels in case of a slight brush with a curb. Was thinking something like the 19" Vossen CV3s at 8.5" in the front and 10" in the rear. With those size wheels, what would be a good size tire?
245/30-19 front
285/30-19 rear ----would these sizes be meaty enough?
I'll take any and all suggestions/info! Thanks!

I tried using the "Width Offset Calculater", but all the measurements and calculations are putting it a little over my head. I need help from some of you big-brains with this. I'd like enough tire to protect the wheels in case of a slight brush with a curb. Was thinking something like the 19" Vossen CV3s at 8.5" in the front and 10" in the rear. With those size wheels, what would be a good size tire?
245/30-19 front
285/30-19 rear ----would these sizes be meaty enough?
I'll take any and all suggestions/info! Thanks!


You want to keep the front & rear sidewalls (rolling diameter) close to each other so running 245/40/19 front 285/35/19 rear would be a good setup. Your wheel offset is also critical and the amount of room to clear your big brakes in front is also a concern. Offsets in the +25 to +30 front and +35 rear will get you a good fit w/ those wheel & tire sizes w/ a drop. If you want 20s you can run 245/35/20 and 285/30/20 with the same width rims as the 19s you listed.
Tire sidewall series are off, but you have the widths correct 
You want to keep the front & rear sidewalls (rolling diameter) close to each other so running 245/40/19 front 285/35/19 rear would be a good setup. Your wheel offset is also critical and the amount of room to clear your big brakes in front is also a concern. Offsets in the +25 to +30 front and +35 rear will get you a good fit w/ those wheel & tire sizes w/ a drop. If you want 20s you can run 245/35/20 and 285/30/20 with the same width rims as the 19s you listed.

You want to keep the front & rear sidewalls (rolling diameter) close to each other so running 245/40/19 front 285/35/19 rear would be a good setup. Your wheel offset is also critical and the amount of room to clear your big brakes in front is also a concern. Offsets in the +25 to +30 front and +35 rear will get you a good fit w/ those wheel & tire sizes w/ a drop. If you want 20s you can run 245/35/20 and 285/30/20 with the same width rims as the 19s you listed.
The main thing w/ 20s is the firmer overall ride, if you don't mind more road feel it's a good option but is something to be aware of.
Also keep in mind 20" tires are typically quite a bit cheaper than the same size 19s, so that's a definite plus
thank you for the advice @blnewt!!
picked up some temporary tires till i decide exactly which tire i want. will be going on a photoshoot tomorrow and will post pics of wheels on the car.

Wheels:
3 Piece Rotifrom TMB
Polished Lips, Brushed and cleared face, Hidden Hardware, black barrels
F: 19x10 et20
R: 19x10.5 et48
Tires:
Falken FK452 245/40/19
Hankook Ventus V12 275/35/19
Debating if I want to get Falken FK453 or Nitto Invos
picked up some temporary tires till i decide exactly which tire i want. will be going on a photoshoot tomorrow and will post pics of wheels on the car.

Wheels:
3 Piece Rotifrom TMB
Polished Lips, Brushed and cleared face, Hidden Hardware, black barrels
F: 19x10 et20
R: 19x10.5 et48
Tires:
Falken FK452 245/40/19
Hankook Ventus V12 275/35/19
Debating if I want to get Falken FK453 or Nitto Invos



