Wheels are almost here and time to order the tires...

Going with a 255/35/19 in front (8.5" wheel.. wheels were discontinued and it was the biggest I had to work with)

and a 295/30/19 or 305/30/19...?? (11" wheel)

The bad part is.... I live in the midwest and no one around here does fender rolling... I would have to find an eastwood or something and do it myself.

Good thing is im still on stock suspension.

Im wondering to go with the 295 or 305. Both tires will be 26" tall if I do the 295. I wasn't sure if this would throw the VDC off or not with it being even.

If I get the 305 it will be 26" front 26.3" rear which is perfect I think.. But I dont have rolled fenders.

Any feedback is welcome! Thanks! Pics to come soon.

 

The VDC thread will explain why this may not work.

 

In for pix of a tucked 305... Thinkin of doin it myself.....

 

Dang, thought I read all that... 3% etc. Will go back!

 

what are the offsets of the wheels?

 

That would be handy wouldnt it...

The fronts are 26 offset and the rears are 25.

I could do a 285 I guess but I was looking for some more meat back there, not a fan of the stretch look. (yes i know a 285 wouldnt be that much stretch)

 

get the 305s

 

Bump for opinions.... and a nice day finally!

 

I have 305's in the rear lowered but I had to roll my fenders

 

Go with 305s, but be prepared for them (or even the 295) to over power the front tires. You can fix that with adjustable sways.

 

the size is not nearly as important as the type of tire

some 295's are bigger than some 305's

 

I ran 245/35 front and 305/30 in the rear...my VDC was fine.

 

Im looking at the Hankook v12's for this I think... Hoping to order the tires today actually if I can make up my mind. Wheels should be here in a couple days.

I totally wish I just lived somewhere car-friendly and could roll my fenders no problem. I just don't trust the hillbillies at shops in my area. Might have to make a road trip to get them done, or DIY I guess.

Thanks for the info guys... I think I'm going to go with the 305's if they don't fit then I'll just have to wait a couple weeks to get my fenders situated.

 

Tucked 305 rear tire (305 on the front as well tho):





Absolutely agreed.

That's because your rear was still taller than the front, although the 60mm difference front to rear is something I would highly avoid.

 

run the 305's and roll your own fenders, dont be a lil girl its not hard

 

Lol I've just heard about so many stories going wrong with DIY but in the end its probably my best option. I'll just have to find an eastwood somewhere.

And what do you guys mean by "overpowering" ? This car is my DD, I don't really plan on tracking it, if I do, it will be on different wheels or the stockers. I go for a spirited drive here and there since I'm blessed with some amazing curvy roads but that is about it.