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Old 03-24-2016, 12:53 PM
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What's the meatiest tire I can fit on a 19 inch rim for a 2004 E55 these New York roads are killing me!
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IMO, lose the 19s and go back to stockers - or get 17s so you can get a larger aspect ratio. It may not look as "cool", but ride quality will increase significantly.

Probably not the answer you wanted to hear though...
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As of right now I won't rule it out but I'm trying to see what I can run with the 19s
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See link in sig. There should be room for you to move up one size in aspect ratio over the factory diameters.
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im currently running (F)255 35 19 (R)285 30 19

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you gotta change your driving habits with plus size wheels

know your smooth routes, slow down on unfamiliar ones to pothole dodge

sometimes heavy traffic is your friend

check your tire pressure regularly, run them stiff
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Originally Posted by The Fly 1
As of right now I won't rule it out but I'm trying to see what I can run with the 19s
I'm running this set up on my W211 E63:
Front: 19x8 et32 on 255/35-19
Rear: 19x9.5 et35 on 285/35-19

I drive frequently in NYC, lowered with no rubbing...
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I'm running this set up on my W211 E63:
Front: 19x8 et32 on 255/35-19
Rear: 19x9.5 et35 on 285/35-19

I drive frequently in NYC, lowered with no rubbing...
Shouldn't you be running a 255/40_19 in front? Your rear tire is an inch taller than your front tire.
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Originally Posted by The Fly 1
What's the meatiest tire I can fit on a 19 inch rim for a 2004 E55 these New York roads are killing me!
That would depend on 2 things:
Wheel width
Offset

18's will soften up the ride a bit. I'm also familiar with the gauntlet.
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I'm really considering putting the 18" back on. I have 19"s on now, and I love the way they look but some of the roads are a Pita!
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These NY roads are like driving on teenage acne
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Originally Posted by HeissRod
Shouldn't you be running a 255/40_19 in front? Your rear tire is an inch taller than your front tire.
In all actuality, I ordered a 285/30-19 for the rear but a 285/35-19 came from their warehouse. It would have been another week for them to bring in a 285/30-19 and I was in desperate need of tires. So I just went with the 285/35-19 and to be honest with you, it doesn't look too bad of a difference and rides pretty good for NYC streets. I can post pics of anyone would like to see the set up.
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Originally Posted by Randy at Rise
In all actuality, I ordered a 285/30-19 for the rear but a 285/35-19 came from their warehouse. It would have been another week for them to bring in a 285/30-19 and I was in desperate need of tires. So I just went with the 285/35-19 and to be honest with you, it doesn't look too bad of a difference and rides pretty good for NYC streets. I can post pics of anyone would like to see the set up.
Post away! everyone loves pictures, especially of mods.
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Post away! everyone loves pictures, especially of mods.
Pics as requested... Feel free to comment as I'm always open to suggestions...













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Nice! I think the 19" up front looks great. No rubbing? Those are 8.5" rims up front? The stance looks great in the first picture.

Your car looks pretty level in the first picture, but the last picture looks like the rear of the car is sitting higher.

It looks like you have some room to fill or lower the car in the back (last photo).
Is that just the photos (night, black car) or are you seeing that too?
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Nice! I think the 19" up front looks great. No rubbing? Those are 8.5" rims up front? The stance looks great in the first picture.

Your car looks pretty level in the first picture, but the last picture looks like the rear of the car is sitting higher.

It looks like you have some room to fill or lower the car in the back (last photo).
Is that just the photos (night, black car) or are you seeing that too?
The rear does sit slightly higher by about 1/2". I lowered the car with adjustable links so I do have to make a minor adjustment in order to fill that small gap. It's just a pain in the *** to get to the link being that the link is located under the car just in front of the diff. I won't be able to get to it without using a lift. Then again, I'm going to have KW adjustables installed in about a week whenever they arrive and rip out the airmatic system. I'll be sure to take care of the stance in the rear once the KW install is completed.

The front wheels are a 19x8 et32. I'm looking to get new wheels soon. The wheels currently on the car are my "winter wheels" being that they are kind of old and slightly banged up from when I used to run 275/30 in the rear and 245/35 up front. That set up was just too thin for NYC streets. When I get my new wheels, I'll probably run a 19x8.5 or 9 et32-35 up front and a 19x10 et40 in the rear using the tires I have now.

I'll take some day pics of the car so you can see the car better and in a "different light". Thanks for the comments and compliments about the car. It's great that we all have an appreciation and passion for nice cars!! I'll definitely keep you posted after the KW install...
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Sorry for the late post on my updates... Incase anyone was still interested, here's the new look...

Renn RS51 flow forged wheels
19x8.5 ET35 on 255/35
19x9.5 ET35 on 285/35

KW V2 fully adjustable suspension









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I like the look, offset looks spot on for me, rake is not off putting at all, thanks for posting

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