BlackBaby

For Carlsson 19x8.5 front and 19x10 rear, what are the best tire sizes for front and rear? Any recommendation that won't rub that much and gives a good handling? WHat tire brand do you recommend?

theine

235/35-19F, 265/30-19R
Michelin Pilot Sport, Dunlop SP-9000, Bridgestone S-03

BlackBaby

what is first THREE numbers and TWO numbers represent? I know what 19 means....

theine

Width and height.

lee2375

1st #: section width in mm
2nd #: aspect ratio (determines sidewall height, expressed as a percentage of section width)

LowRydeR

I think SO3s dont make 235/265

-Bruce

Mach430

Toyo T1-S

They grip great, are comfortable, quiet, and fit the fenders much better.

brianw430

Hey Ben, where are you getting the Toyo T1-S?

Thanks!

theine

originally posted by LowRydeR
I think SO3s dont make 235/265

Bruce, you are correct, they use to make them, looks like they discontinued that size.

Mach430

We sell Toyo tires, but we're waiting on revised pricing before putting it up on the site. In the meantime, just call Toyo and ask for a dealer near you.

mmgrad

I back Ben on those Toyo's... they are awesome. Kind of pricey though

tango

so is this measurement probably the thinnest and widest you can get with a 19incher?

derek m

I have never been more happy with the T1-S, they are so sticky....... and I got the 235/35 and 265/30/19.......

Vic55

Got the T1-S's also on my S4- great tire but tough to say if they are better than the S03's that I have. The reason I like the S03's is that there is less road noise with the freeway grooves here in SoCal.

tango

Vic55... which tire do you prefer and which is more expensive?

LowRydeR

I guess I'm going with the Toyo's

-Bruce

Adonis

How about the Pirelli Pzero Nero tires, are they any good?

theine

originally posted by tango
so is this measurement probably the thinnest and widest you can get with a 19incher?

235/35-19 is the safest widest for the front, and 265/30-19 for the rear.

Vic55

I prefer the S03's but its hard to gauge since my S03's have been on a higher performance car (E55) while the Toyo's are on the S4. Since it rarely rains here I am often driving my daily driver (S4) during this time and the Toyo's are awesome in the wet. I dont think you can wrong with either tire but there is noise on the Toyo's. Pricewise, the S03's are actually cheaper in the sizes I have (245x35x19) but are not made in the 235x35x19 format that the Toyo's provide. I think the 275x30x19 version of the S03's is slightly more than the 235x35x19 Toyos. Sorry about being so confusing.