I'm going to change my front tires from 245/35/19 to 255 or 265 or 275. Which width would you recommend?

 

depends on rim width and offset

 

Absolutely impossible to say without the specs of the wheel.

 

OK my front wheel specs: Work Meister S1 3p 19x9.5 +19 with 5.5mm spacer makes it +13.5, H&R sports springs 1.3 drop.

The reason why I want to change it is because 245 is a little stretched for me, when I view the tire from the front of the car, you can't see itjust the lip of the rim. I want it flush to the fender... looks more beefed up and clean...

sample pics

driver side
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passenger side
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Go 255 then , or remove your spacer and do the 265

 

How will a wider tire handle as for the front? this car is daily driven.... sometimes track/autocross. I'm shooting towards 255 or 265 I don't think I want to run 275 front...

 

The closer you get to a square setup the less understeer (in theory, on an otherwise factory suspension setup) you will have. The front will also feel a little heavier.

I agree with Terrasmak's suggestion. Also realize if you don't go with the same brand tire that some brands will dramatically differ in actual width and sidewall shape that could make it rub severely.

I'm assuming you have rolled fenders, also expect to rub under full compression turns and dips.

 

Also, I doubt even without the spacer you would be able to run a 275 with that offset, way too aggressive of an offset to even consider a 275, so good call on that one. Even a 255 with the spacer will be pushing it if you're a normal guy (AKA not a stretched tire/aggressive offset guy that apparently doesn't mind rubbing every 2 seconds).

 

I'll probably stick with 255 ... with spacers, thanks guys

 

Good call, it should be a perfect fit depending on tire choice. You always have the option of removing the spacer as well if you run into problems (which I doubt you will given your pics and specs), no biggie. Enjoy.

 

Thanks for helping!

 

Be sure to post pics after the tire swap! I'm looking to go with a 255 for my front (20x9.5) as well, but I've still got a ton of tire to burn!

 

sure i will... i need to sell my 245's

 

You want either 255/35 or 265/30. Either one will be good.

 

255/35....more meat

 

Important question - what is your rear tire size? If it's 275, I'd probably go with the 265/30 or 265/35. Your rear tires look stretched, too, so I'm guessing 275 on a 10.5" wheel. Change that one, too (IMO).

 

my rear is 19x11.5 with 285/30, I was thinking to change it with 295/30

 

Wow, an 11.5? That should have a 305, minimum. . . I'd probably go 265/30 or 275/30 front with 305/30 rear. What is the offset on that 11.5?

 

i'm thinking of putting 295/305 but 305 will have rubbing issues. the offset is +11.5 because i'm running 5.5mm spacers, originally its +17.

 

yeah im getting 255/35