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Old 04-08-2009, 11:02 PM
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Tire size for 19's

I'm planning to get these size rims 19 X 8.5" front 19 X 9.5" rear but what size tires should I go with?

Front: 235/35R/19
Rear: 245/35R/19
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Originally Posted by C300Man
I'm planning to get these size rims 19 X 8.5" front 19 X 9.5" rear but what size tires should I go with?

Front: 235/35R/19
Rear: 245/35R/19
I'm not a tire fitment guru, but

you should be able to run 275/30 on the rears with a 9.5" wide rim. 245 might be a little small for that rim, not sure though. I'd think 255/35 minimum, 265/30 would probably be best. 235/35 fronts sound right, you might even be able to do 245's but I think I've read that 235 is the best size for our car.

What offsets are the rims? That part is critical.
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F235/35/19
R255/30/19
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no i say

F:235/35/19
R:265/30/19
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I spent a few days researching this on this forum and benzworld and it looks like the best setup for staggered 8.5 and 9.5 is 235/35/19 and 265/30/19. There are pictures with a few cars with this setup lowered on supersports and no rub so thats what I went with. I have seen a 245/35/19 stretched on a 9.5 and its barely on the wheel, it almost looked dangerous. I'd stay away from that.
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Originally Posted by mat2hu
no i say

F:235/35/19
R:265/30/19
Finally someone that has the correct numbers mat2hu is correct.

You could also go for F225 and R275. But the rear offset has to be just right to get those 275's not to rub.
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Originally Posted by ctgilles
Finally someone that has the correct numbers mat2hu is correct.

You could also go for F225 and R275. But the rear offset has to be just right to get those 275's not to rub.
Its a 47mm offset that will get you out of rubbing rouble on the back.

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