Wheel/ tire fitment question....
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I have a gs400 and I'm lowered on tein cs as far down as they can go. I'm looking at some wheels that are 19x8.5 +30 / 19x9.5 +25. I'm not sure what tire size to go with. I need as much meat as possible because my route to work is riddled with pot holes, but I don't want to worry about rubbing either. Any input would be helpful, thanks in advance!
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on my gs i run 255/35/19 and 285/30/19 i couldn't find any 295/30/19 at the time that i could afford but i'm not dumped either.
if your dumped maybe a 275/35/19 for a little extra 'meat' for the rear tires...
if your dumped maybe a 275/35/19 for a little extra 'meat' for the rear tires...
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OEM Sizes
215/60R16 = 26.16 OD
225/55R16 = 25.75 OD
235/45R17 = 25.33 OD
Recommended Sizes
245/35R19 = 25.75 OD
275/30R19 = 25.50 OD
Optional Sizes
255/35R19 = 26.03 OD
285/30R19 = 25.75 OD
275/35R19 = 26.58 OD
This setup in the photo is 245/35 and 275/30
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If you had 19x9 and 19x10 I would probably recommend 255/35 and 285/30. But not in your case.
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I have a gs400 and I'm lowered on tein cs as far down as they can go. I'm looking at some wheels that are 19x8.5 +30 / 19x9.5 +25. I'm not sure what tire size to go with. I need as much meat as possible because my route to work is riddled with pot holes, but I don't want to worry about rubbing either. Any input would be helpful, thanks in advance!
I have 19 inch wheels and wanted to keep some level of comfort and protection so lucky for you, I've done my homework and I'll share
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THE ideal sizing for your wheels giving you the most protection and comfort is:
19X8.5 - 235/40-19
19X9.5 - 265/35-19
Tires are limited in this size, you'll only have the Conti Contact 3 or Yokohama Advan Sport to select (I personally don't consider the Bridgestone R050). This would be considered a "fat set-up" and shouldn't rub. If you want to go with a slight stretch with as much comfort as possible I think a good choice is:
19x8.5 - 225/40-19
19X9.5 - 255/35-19
IMHO, I think this is perfect! A little style, great protection, and great tire options. I borrowed a picture from GSing430 to show an example of this set-up.
Next up:
19X8.5 - 245/35-19
19X9.5 - 275/30-19
This will rub but will keep you almost 100% in spec.
Then
19X8.5 - 235/35-19 (or smaller)
19X9.8 - 265/30-19 (or smaller)
This really is a law of diminishing returns. Yes they'll look great but if you're after protection and style, IMO, this isn't the direction to go.
Hope that helps.
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at 295/30/19 with a 19x10 +30 rimI had to cut inner lip off rears but it doesnt rub and I didnt do any pull. I also sit pretty low and deal with a bumpy road in a slow manner everyday but its worth the look. Im running 235/35/19 of front on a 19x8.5 +34 and its close to flush other than the camber really. I have pics posted on forum just look through my posts. heres the rear.
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