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Old 04-02-2012, 02:29 AM
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PSS on 19 OEM wheels

I know this has been mentioned before but I couldn't find a thread about 19 inch wheels.

I want to take my Conti Sport 3's off and replace them with Michelin PSS.

I'm running stock wheels at the moment with 235/35/19 and 255/30/19

What do you think would be the best size to go for?

I'm thinking 255/35/19 or 245/35/19 for the front and 275/35/19 for the rears.

Would this work?

Thanks for your help.
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My friend is running 245/35/19 - 275/30/19 Michelin PSS on his OEM 19's without any issues.
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Thanks for the reply! I have just been reading some old posts from last year and saw you switched from Hankooks to PSS and it seems you really give the PSS a great review.

Do you think 275-35-19 would work? I would ideally like a larger sidewall to improve the ride quality. The roads where I live aren't great.
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Originally Posted by marketing_guy
Thanks for the reply! I have just been reading some old posts from last year and saw you switched from Hankooks to PSS and it seems you really give the PSS a great review.

Do you think 275-35-19 would work? I would ideally like a larger sidewall to improve the ride quality. The roads where I live aren't great.
No problem.
Ya, made the switch and have no regrets. The PSS are truly fantastic tires.
The 275/30/19 will definitely work and you wont have any issue running them on OEM 19's.
The 275/35/19 wont work.

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I might be wrong, but 275/35 will be a bit too tall compared to oem?
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no .. dont go for the 35, they will rub
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Thanks guys. I ordered Michelin PSS 275/30/19 and will have them installed tomorrow.

Will these fit OK without spacers?

I'll post pics tomorrow.
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I'm running those dimensions on the 19s and they fit perfectly.
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Awesome. I can't wait to have them installed!
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Hi Marketing Guy,

so you decided on 275/30/19 rears.... what size tires did you eventually order for your fronts?

245s or 255s?

can't wait to see pics and your reviews.


cheers.
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im running the same size in the back, ull be amazed at how much more grip you get off the line on a sunny day .. no joke, i struggle to get the tires spinning with traction off (without using brakes) and u can feel them on corners too ! good choice .. i wanna push my wheels out a bit though, and that's what im not sure of, whether spacers is too much or not ??
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Just had them installed. They look very beefy, fill the arches much nicer and ride so much smoother!

I haven't been able to test the grip yet as I want to run them in for 50 or so miles. I'll post some pics today.

Jmoley - I'm gonna go for 245/35/19 on the front. I'll change those once I've fully tested these new rears out!
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Pics as promised





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They do look beefy on the oem 19x9.. But I bet the performance has improved better plus a lot more rim protection. Good job!!
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Thanks! Gonna change the fronts over this weekend.

Seriously, why aren't 245/275 Michelin Super Sports on the car when it rolls out of the factory?!
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Thanks! Gonna change the fronts over this weekend.

Seriously, why aren't 245/275 Michelin Super Sports on the car when it rolls out of the factory?!
to be honest, P Zeros are really good performance tires, except the life span
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Originally Posted by balthaser
to be honest, P Zeros are really good performance tires, except the life span
And except for tire noise. I found them to be VERY loud after a bit of wear. A good friend had them on his R8 and they gripped well but were LOUD. Probably similar in grip to the PSS but louder and shorter life.
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Awesome tires for a set of gorgeous wheels.....

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