I need help guys. My rims are at the shop but I need to make a tire decision. I ordered 19 x 9 fr and 19 x 10 PIAA super rozza'a with a +25 offset. I would like to keep VDC happy. can i go 255/35/19 and 285/35/19? or should I go 245/35/19 and 275/35/19? any help would really be appreciated!!!

 

255/285 The more flush the tire the better. The 275's tend to look a lil stretched on that rim. But be aware tires a less selective and more expensive. That is all forgotten when you see people check out the rims and go damn it has a 285 in the rear. Ok well for me it is.

But the traction is good too if you start adding more power.

 

I was also suggested by palepony "to run 255/35 front and 275/35 rear, because it will reduces stagger, improving/reducing understeer. a 275 on a 10" wide rim won't look too stretched." I was told that 285/35/19 would be too much rollover. Do you think it is true?
these are the calcualtions the tire calculator are giving me from stock to upgrade but I must admit I do not know which is a better fit.

Tire Size Comparison

Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
245/45-18 4.3in 13.3in 26.7in 83.8in 756 0.0%
275/35-19 3.8in 13.3in 26.6in 83.5in 759 -0.4%
285/35-19 3.9in 13.4in 26.9in 84.4in 751 0.6%

Sorry for all the questions I just want to make the right decision.
Thank you for your time!

 

Falken, Toyo --> 255/35/19 285/35/19

BFG --> 245/35/19 275/35/19

This is my $0.02 since it seems BFG has slightly wider profile than falken or toyo.

For example, if you get the BFG at 285 you will have some bulge, but falkens will look relatively less bulged at 285.

Toyo are kinda in the middle from what I remember seeing on other people's rims.

 

go with 255 and 285 combo, a lil more protection from potholes.

 

"245/45-18 4.3in 13.3in 26.7in 83.8in 756 0.0%"

i assume you meant 245/35/19 instead? since you run 19inch fronts?

stock front
225/45/18 = 26.0"

245/35/19 = 25.8" smaller than stock but not enough to worry
255/35/19 = 26.0" same as stock

all the choices 245 + 275, or 255 + 285, or in the middle 255 + 275 are good choices, its +/- 1cm. i like the 255/275 combo for the reasons i gave before

275 or 285 on a 10inch rim will not look that different, neither too stretched or too bulged

pp

 

my 255/285 will be on tom.. a lot of rubber, ill let ya know how it feels...

 

+1, I love the way my car rides on this set-up

 

255/285 35 look HUGELY TALL!

It llooks like the Z has truck tires on it IMHO...

Your Speedo will read too slow for the speed you are traveling... and you will put more stress on your power steering and need a little more power to accelerate how you did before with the 275/35/19 which is the same as stock diameter...

 

would 245/35/19 in the front and 275/30/19 look weired? this is the closest i could get for the tires i want. im going for 19x8.5 and 19x9.5 setup.

thank you.

 

it doesnt look that weird, the the rear is just a little shorter then the front, depending on the tire size it will be either the same size as the front or a bit more noticable...

every tire brand / tire size / tire type can look different...

a S-03 tire will be taller then a T1S...

A dunlop Pro 9000 or what ever they are 275/35/19 has a smaller contact patch then their 245/35/19!

 

Here is a 285/30 and 255/35...the rolling diameters are off by 1mm. Bridgestone RE-050.

 

I thnk they look huge... especially in person... it fills up all of the wheel well...

thats just my opinion...

 

245/40/18 / 275/40/18

were looking at overall tire diameter...

 

wow. 18's are not bad at all! they got this aggressive racing look to it with the slightly thicker tires. nice.

 

wow. thats gangsta!! very nice. i think im gonna go for that tire size, except mine will have to be 275/30 in the back. do you see any noticeable difference in tire thickness with your 285/30 and 255/35? thx.

 

the silver wheels on my car are also 18..

265/35 / 295/35 rubber

 

ah. i didn't notice it with thiner tires. very nice indeed. tho, im liking the tire size with the black wheels a little more tho.

oh man.. i gots to get some sleep. you should too.

 

damn. one more question before i go to sleep. how would 265/30/19 work out in the front with 19/8.5 wheels? with 20mm offset. will it rub?

thx.

good night everyone...... zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

 

I prefer this look, Jason...
But I'm an old school V8 guy