What will this look like, i think the wheels are 19x8. Will there be a problem because they are not staggered? I know most guys with 19s have at least 275 in the rears and 245 up front, but is 235 all around too thin? the offset is 30. any help would be great, thanks.

 

I have 245's all around, and love them. there are no problems with not staggering the tires. only difference is your car handles more neutrally.

 

Why the hell would you want to make your car handle worse? Get some 235/265's atleast!!!

 

Yes it's too thin.

 

There is nothing wrong with running same size tires all around. However, this is a problem with running that width tire. Your car will handle worse than stock and the offsets will make the wheels look too sunken in. Take your time and do it right!

 

^agreed!

 

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I cant help much if you don't reply to questions in your own tread. Good bye friend.

 

I have 225's all around on stock base wheels and it handles great! So far the only car's that have kept up with me on the backroads are a Lotus Elise and an Evo MR. The car is pretty neutral and still safe to drive at the limit, meaning you can still push the brakes in a corner most times and not get too much oversteer. If you know how to drive quickly you don't need the widest wheels and tires in existance. You definitely don't need to staggar the wheels/tires.

 

well i got the wheels installed, the handling is worse, but it looks alot better. I think its a worthy sacrifice.

 

Sacrificing handling for looks = rice

 

I concur.

 

I agree. I'm running 245's all around, and don't have traction issues.

 

handling is not that much worse actually. The front wheels tend to slip a little during hard cornering. It feels like the front wheels completely lose contact with the road, but this isnt possible right? Its a scaring feeling, but as long as im not spinning out its all good. Does anyone with 19's/20's notice this problem, or should i be running a wider tire all around? my current width is 8.0 btw.

 

The secret to the skinnier tires is to learn how to control them confidently. Try going somewhere like a deserted parking lot and learn about your car. Try losing control. You'll notice the back will step out easier than before. This isn't a bad thing. It means your car is more neutral than peoples staggered, understeering monsters. You'll notice that your car is more nimble, perhaps more fun, and predictable.

Have fun.

And your new fronts are wider than stocks. They should have more traction now. You need to wear the tires about 500 miles, though. So take a road trip like I did.