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Thanks for the info. The tires I want to put on are within those parameters. And I will check out the general tire and wheel thread. Thanks again.
Note that the tire sizes I used as examples are NOT recommendations as they are a guideline for tire sizes on wheels, NOT what fits on the car necessarily.
FWIW, I run conservative setups based on what my tire pyrometer tells me is working.
- One set of 245/35-19 + 275/35-19 on 9/10 wheels
- One set of 255-35-19 + 285/35- on 9.5/10.5 wheels
- One set of 245/40-18 + 265/35-19 stagger (a la Nismo) on 9.5/10.5 wheels
I have seen temps in the 150 range uniform (with proper inflation and alignment) on a few occasions; but despite that, that's not hot enough. Going with extreme wheel/tire sizes for street just doesn't allow a tire to come up to proper temp for maximum performance. (They look great though!)
These setups would probably falter in track use (and none of these temps were taken at the track) but for what I do/how & where I drive, these sizes work near perfectly.
The pyrometer doesn't lie.
Oh, and fitment to the car requires NO fender mods at all.
Note that the tire sizes I used as examples are NOT recommendations as they are a guideline for tire sizes on wheels, NOT what fits on the car necessarily.
FWIW, I run conservative setups based on what my tire pyrometer tells me is working.
- One set of 245/35-19 + 275/35-19 on 9/10 wheels
- One set of 255-35-19 + 285/35- on 9.5/10.5 wheels
- One set of 245/40-18 + 265/35-19 stagger (a la Nismo) on 9.5/10.5 wheels
I have seen temps in the 150 range uniform (with proper inflation and alignment) on a few occasions; but despite that, that's not hot enough. Going with extreme wheel/tire sizes for street just doesn't allow a tire to come up to proper temp for maximum performance. (They look great though!)
These setups would probably falter in track use (and none of these temps were taken at the track) but for what I do/how & where I drive, these sizes work near perfectly.
The pyrometer doesn't lie.
Oh, and fitment to the car requires NO fender mods at all.
I may have to try some tires on before purchasing them but my intentions were to go 245/35 up front on 19×9. 275/35 rear on 19×10.5. I intend to put gf210 lowering springs which are a very moderate drop. I do not desire to camber heavy or roll fenders. I have a local friend that runs a tire shop so maybe I'll just have to try that our and check my clearance. The front wheels are a 15mm offset and the rear are 20mm.
Finally qualify for this thread. Just threw my forgestars on friday and happy with the new look. Just need to put the springs on and drop it an inch.
19x9.5+20 255/35
19x11+20 285/35
Those are stretched though... no stretch on a 9.5 is a 265. Most of us on 9.5 run 275 or bigger.. 19x11 should be a 295 - 315 as well. Just a heads up
Didn't realize it was considered a stretch. Charts i went off for tires on wheel widths I was within recommended widths. No love on these forums no matter where I post. Owell though. I'll delete the post later.
Dont take that as hate. He's just saying that yes you have a wide tire, but it isn't necessarily considered aggressive when its on that wheel.
I just ordered some 285/35 for my 9.5 wheel.
I went on the small end as far as widths go just to avoid rubbing. If i knew what exactly fit without issues I would have went bigger. I know 295's fit fine with the offset but it was the front clearance i wasn't sure of. I'm only getting lowered an inch on gf210 springs as I still track the car and don't want anything lower. Front scrapes at stock height on driveways already.
Didn't realize it was considered a stretch. Charts i went off for tires on wheel widths I was within recommended widths. No love on these forums no matter where I post. Owell though. I'll delete the post later.
Not trying to come off as hateful or loveless, brother. Just letting you know before someone else does
But what others have said. I run 275 on my 9.5, and it's really not even all that meaty. I track as well, and I rub a bit, but nothing a little TLC can't fix
Didn't realize it was considered a stretch. Charts i went off for tires on wheel widths I was within recommended widths. No love on these forums no matter where I post. Owell though. I'll delete the post later.
Your ride is perfect for the 19" wheels thread brotha. I did the same thing and posted here but I'm not that aggressive. What lowering springs you going with?
Post over in the 19. I'll check you out
Not trying to come off as hateful or loveless, brother. Just letting you know before someone else does
But what others have said. I run 275 on my 9.5, and it's really not even all that meaty. I track as well, and I rub a bit, but nothing a little TLC can't fix
What tire are you running? Im currently on a 275/35 Continental DWS and it has a decent amount of bulge/overhang.
Next setup for me is a 285/35 Nitto Invo. Roughly .1" taller and .5" wider than the DWS
