Jazz0909

Looking to get some new summer tires. I have winter tires on 18" wheels and I like the ride - it's my daily driver and I don't want to sacrifice that much when going back to the 19's

Do you think I can bump up from a 30 series to a 35 series on the rear for my stock 507 wheels on stock suspension (it's a sedan if that makes a difference)? I see a bunch of threads about using this size on the front, but nothing for the back.

I know most people go wider, but going wider and a higher aspect ratio is really gonna put me in trouble...maybe I could squeeze a 265/35 under there?

I'm hoping sticking with the 255, but buying a quality tire (something like a MPSS) makes up for the lack of width - and then teh aspect ratio takes care of the ride.

CarHopper

I would recommend a 265/30/19 for the rear. I understand wanting to bump it up but you really aren't sacrificing much in terms of comfort.

The 265/35 is likely to be too tall of a tire which may lead to rubbing issues, even on a stock suspension, particularly on the rear passenger.

Jazz0909

Well that sucks, lol

I'm running a 245/40/18 for winter which are 25.7" diameter with no issues, so I was hoping I could run a 255/35/19 which is only 0.3" taller (though I guess the extra 10mm of width compounds the issue).

Back to stock size, who is running a 255/30/19 Michelin Pilot Super Sport - according to TireRack they have a 10" wide tread width which is 0.5" to 1" wider than most other tires that size that must be a typo correct?.?.?.?

Phil Chow

I'm running 255/30/19 Michelin PSS on the AMG Multispokes without issue.

And yes, PSS tires typically run wider than other brands of the same size.

Jazz0909

Is the tread really that much wider than other brand/model tires of the same size?

Phil Chow

Yes.

Same with Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08/AD08Rs, they also run wider.

255/30/19 Michelin PSS, runs close to some sizes 265/30/19.

Fun Fact: Hankook RS3s also did this too, their 255/40/17 was known as a "cheater tire".

Jazz0909

that will make costco happy too that I'm using the stock size

yellows2k

so will a 265/30/19 pss be too wide then? cos that s what im looing at moving to soon

c32_amg_79

265/30/19 is fine. That's what I have for my summers.

yellows2k

Great. What about the fronts. I'm thinking of going to 245/35/19

c32_amg_79

My fronts are 235/35/19. The tire shop recommended that size.

I'll let the other members comment on 245/35/19. I'm not sure if they will fit or not.

Phil Chow

The widest people run is:

245/35/19 and 275/30/19. However, if you're running Michelin PSS, you must run a 19x10 +50 or higher in the rear for it to clear. And you won't be able to go too low with that setup either.

In regards to front, 245/35/19 is perfect. Most people run it with an 8.5 +45 / 8.5 +40, 9 +40 will also work too, even on a PSS.

If you're looking to run a 8.5 / 9.5 +45 setup, then you can still run a 245/275 setup, but you need to run a Hankook V12, as they run skinnier.

Hope that helps!

Asher4799

I also run 275/30/19 rear and 245/35/19 fronts with H&R springs .75 drop no issues and on drag set up 285/35/18 rears these are nitto 555r drags and they almost rub depending on inflation as for the street 275/245 its the nitto nt05's

ENV²

Dropped with 275 rears and no rubbing?? What tire are you using? I would love to do this. Also what width is your rear wheel?

Asher4799

Nitto nt 05 but the issue is they wear very fast I would go through a set of rear every 4,000 miles

Phil Chow

You can be lowered and run 275/30/19 PSS too, just with the right offset.

Asher4799

What Phil said the NT05s are great but don't last go with the PSS

avery.whss

you can run 295/25/20's on the rear without much rubbing ..i ran that and 285's for well over a year..although i wouldn't recommend it as your rims will take a beating

Asher4799

So then if it doesn't work without rubbing why would you suggest it?

avery.whss

it doesn't rub 99% of the time unless you have 3 people in the back and even then it wasn't much

Asher4799

That's an answer I will accept.
Offset?

Jazz0909

This thread seems to have become a quick reference for wider tires lol

I was talking about taller, but I guess nobody goes that route

avery.whss

+52

Naverino

so would 265/30/19 w/PSS tires on a 19x9 rim et45 work ok on stock height? Keeping in mind my C63 has the "saggy butt"

Asher4799

Yes it should