Stock 19s Max Tire size??

Old May 24, 2018 | 06:47 PM
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Stock 19s Max Tire size??

Hey guys, I tried looking around but I need a quick answer. I've got a 2012 G37s with the stock 19 enkies and was wondering what's the widest tire I can go on the rear? I've got no spacers or coils. Completely stock. And I've got 225 45 on the front atm. Thanks!
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Old May 24, 2018 | 07:08 PM
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255 are the widest I've seen anyone go with the stock sport rims, even with spacers.
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Old May 24, 2018 | 08:31 PM
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I've run a 245/40/19 on the front and 275/35/19 on the stock coupe rears. It will depend on the tire you run (some run wider than others), but they fit fine, if a bit bulged.
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Old May 24, 2018 | 09:53 PM
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most say 275 is the max on the rears but have been running 285s for a few years.

It will also depend on how you want it to look (some say 285 is "bulgy" some say anything above 245 doesn't have enough stretch....

It will also depend on the specific tire, I've come across more than a half inch variance in tread width on the exact same size/ratio tires depending on the specific model and brand of the tire..check the tire specs fore example:

Pilot super sport 275/35/19 = 9.5in tread width and Pilot sport 4s 275/35/19 = 9.7 (or 9.8) in tread width
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Old May 25, 2018 | 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by bPChaos
I've run a 245/40/19 on the front and 275/35/19 on the stock coupe rears. It will depend on the tire you run (some run wider than others), but they fit fine, if a bit bulged.

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I've been running these sizes for 3+ years, lowered on Swift springs with no issues.
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Old May 25, 2018 | 06:09 AM
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I run 245 and 275
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Old May 25, 2018 | 02:35 PM
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Tire Rack lists manufacturer's recommended wheel size for each tire. Find a tire you think might fit then check that spec. For Enkei 19s, 245 is about optimum up front for sidewall stiffness and contact patch while 285 is about as wide as I would run in the rear.
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Old May 25, 2018 | 11:44 PM
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You can get rubbing issues going 285 if you dont plan right
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Old May 29, 2018 | 09:53 PM
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u guys really like that bulgy look huh
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Old May 30, 2018 | 01:22 AM
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For me, it's about contact patch. Looks are for hard parkers.
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Old May 30, 2018 | 06:26 AM
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I jus rather have wide tires on wide wheels.
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Old May 30, 2018 | 01:56 PM
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245 275 on stock 19s isn't bulging. I got 1 g with s04s another g with pilots sport as3 plus both have no rubbing issues or bulge
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i tried 245 in the front. like, i did not.
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