Hey folks,


I'm running the OEM 19'' sport rims for the 2008 model and I would like to have my tires run pretty much flush with the rim. (ie, no stretch)

I'm pretty new to this tire stuff but I'm looking for a set of Continental ExtremeContact DWS for my G.

Does anyone have a good recommendation for size setup?

Thanks, much appreciated.

 

If you have a RWD you can run a 245/40/19 front 275/35/19 rear for a wider stance, but you'll need spacers to get them flush. I'd get the tires first then decide how much spacing you want.

 

I have the exact tires you want with the exact sizes Newt listed above. It's an awesome set up, the continentals are perfect if you like spirited driving but still need and all season. They're great in the snow too.

 

I would recommend looking at the new replacement ExtremeContact DWS 06. They were released earlier this month in our sizes. They improved the performance of the legacy DWS while improving dry handling/traction and treadwear. I believe the cost is even a little less.

 

I have a set of the Extreme Contact DWS and the fronts are almost down to the wear bars and they have started to hum very loudly. It's so loud that I will have to replace them even before they are down to the wear bars. I won't be buying these tires again.

 

Yeah, I'm running a 6mt RWD on stock sport rims (2008 version). I'll be definitely looking into this setup. Thanks!

Do you mind posting a few quick pics of yours ?? I'd like to see how it looks if its not too troublesome. Thanks !

 

How the heck does a spacer help with the OP original question?

Wasn't he asking the fitment of the tire on the wheel and NOT the fitment of the wheel/tire on the car?

 

Glad you noticed that, I didn't
Yeah, for a "proper" mount you should follow the tire brands recommended rim width range and get closest to the middle of that range. For example click on this link, scroll down to the tab that says "specifications", you'll see a list of tire sizes, the column "Approved Rim Width Range" will list the narrowest to the widest and the most proper mount being the one in the middle in bold.
The narrowest width in the chart would be borderline "pinched" mount and the widest would be slightly stretched"
Proxes T1 Sport | Toyo Tires
Thanks for the clarity Southern
And for the example for those Toyos, on a 19x8.5 and a 19x9, the "best" sizing would be~245/40/19 on the 8.5" (and still keep the speedometer correct) and a 255/40/19 on the 9"

 

The Conti has a great G owner following. Does well in the wet and really well on snow, handling above average and not that noisy. A strong Jack of all trades tire. However, as mentioned above, the new DWS06 is coming out so the DWS may be hard to find replacements for if you wear out/damage one. The 06 is super new and we should have testing reports on them in the upcoming weeks. If you don't see a lot of snow (no more than an inch or so) then Michelins Pilot Sport AS3 is a great option also.

 

Thanks everyone, your replies have been very helpful.

The tires I'm currently running are Michelin PSS with 225/45/19 Front and 245/40/19 Rear. The tread is slowly wearing down and I'm just looking into replacement as we have more rain/wet snow than anything here on a yearly basis in Vancouver, BC.

That being said, I would appreciate the benefits of the ExtremeContact DWS.

Most likely I'll be using the setup Blnewt recommended on my 19" sport stock rims for 2008:

Front = 245/40/19
Rear = 275/35/19



That should bring the sidewall of the tires more "flush" with my rims right?

The current 225/45/19 Front and 245/40/19 Rear looks for my PSS looks like curved (think egg shaped..) when viewing directly down onto the tire.

 

I hope you arent running the PSS year round in Vancouver, BC with wet snow. The DWS are more balanced towards snow traction vs. dry traction whereas the A/S3's are more balanced towards dry traction vs. snow traction.

For an all season, the DWS are probably a better solution in your area.

However, the best solution remains a dedicated set of summer and winter tires. No compromises. People complain about the cost, but when they are paying for a new set of tires at 30k miles because they are worn, I am looking at still another 50% life cycle from my summer tires and winter tires. The cost of tires over 60k miles is the same if you went through a set of summer and winters vs. two sets of all seasons. The only difference is the handling and performance of dedicated summer and winter tires will slaughter the compromises of all-seasons. Just depends on what you are looking for and how spiritedly you drive.

 

Yeah, i went with the continental DWS's.

And yes, I am not silly enough to run the PSS in snow lol.....

 

Since getting my G35C in may of '03, I've run too many sets of tires to remember. Stock sizes and the 245/275 19 aftermarket sizes. the DWS was by far my most well rounded set and saved my **** a few times in snow (in the South, they got me home in a very hilly area). I'm pretty excited to here their going to be available in stock sizes, now in a G37S on stock 19s. I can't wait to hear feedback on the DWS06 as soon as people get some miles on them.

 

I just purchased a new set of tires for my G after ruining a set of M PSS. I ended up going with Bridgestone Potenza S04 Pole Positions tires. My next option that i heavily looked at was a set of DWS. I would have gone with DWS but since im in Arizona and i ride on summer tires all year long the Potenzas were better for my situation. DWS seems like a great tire from all the reviews ive read though.

 

^^Ruined how/why? Why not go with them again?