19" Wheel & Tire Discussion Thread
tirerack sells 295/35/19 for the bfg kdw2's. amazing tire. got them in 3 days =)
08-06-2009, 10:38 AM
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I agree 295/30/19 is a better option than 295/35/19. Neither size is optimal for matching the OEM diameter, but if I'm going to be off, I would err on the side of smaller circumference than stock, rather than larger. You gain the benefit of altering the effective final drive ratio providing slightly better acceleration using the 295/30/19. 275/30/19 is also another great option for the front
08-06-2009, 11:38 AM
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I agree 295/30/19 is a better option than 295/35/19. Neither size is optimal for matching the OEM diameter, but if I'm going to be off, I would err on the side of smaller circumference than stock, rather than larger. You gain the benefit of altering the effective final drive ratio providing slightly better acceleration using the 295/30/19. 275/30/19 is also another great option for the front
Right, but usually at the expense of the VDC. He's asking for the optimal setup, so i would say a 35 profile is the optimal setup to keep your rears larger than your fronts, and therefore the VDC happy.
As for your statement of the f/d benefit, I totally 150% agree the entire way... which is why i am running 275/30/19's on the rear or my Z.
Not many ppl know that decreasing rear tire size on a rwd will thereby increase your f/d gears to have shorter ratios. I commend you sir, because this option is not often talked about on this forum when choosing tire size, but its the ONLY reason why I chose 30 profile instead of 35.
08-06-2009, 01:59 PM
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Right, but usually at the expense of the VDC. He's asking for the optimal setup, so i would say a 35 profile is the optimal setup to keep your rears larger than your fronts, and therefore the VDC happy.
As for your statement of the f/d benefit, I totally 150% agree the entire way... which is why i am running 275/30/19's on the rear or my Z.
Not many ppl know that decreasing rear tire size on a rwd will thereby increase your f/d gears to have shorter ratios. I commend you sir, because this option is not often talked about on this forum when choosing tire size, but its the ONLY reason why I chose 30 profile instead of 35.
As for your statement of the f/d benefit, I totally 150% agree the entire way... which is why i am running 275/30/19's on the rear or my Z.
Not many ppl know that decreasing rear tire size on a rwd will thereby increase your f/d gears to have shorter ratios. I commend you sir, because this option is not often talked about on this forum when choosing tire size, but its the ONLY reason why I chose 30 profile instead of 35.
And yes, we do have VDC issues with our 305/30/19 - 265/30/19 set-up, but it's worth it.
08-06-2009, 02:29 PM
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Its SOOO worth it.
I could'nt believe that when moving from my stock 17"s to a much heavier wheel in 19"s, i actually INCREASED my vehicles acceleration just by choosing to go with 30 profile in the rear!!
It's amazing how much a -3" difference in circumference can make your vehicle so much quicker, even with a much heavier wheel.
08-07-2009, 02:47 PM
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... I think even Nitto makes a mud tire that very much resembles the kdw-2's, only deeper treads, obviously.
11-05-2009, 02:50 AM
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