Will It Fit Thread
the offset matches that of an 8.5" 245 tire that rubs slightly.
note that the rubbing isn't on the fender, its on the wheel well and/or the rubber-coated frame.
255 on a 9.5" will have a slight stretch to it where as the 8.5" 245 doesn't, so that's an advantage. but a 255/35/19 is also a bigger diameter, which i believe will make it rub.
the enkei rpf1 guys run 18x9.5 +45 with a 275/35/18 without problems. but their diameter is smaller.
note that the rubbing isn't on the fender, its on the wheel well and/or the rubber-coated frame.
255 on a 9.5" will have a slight stretch to it where as the 8.5" 245 doesn't, so that's an advantage. but a 255/35/19 is also a bigger diameter, which i believe will make it rub.
the enkei rpf1 guys run 18x9.5 +45 with a 275/35/18 without problems. but their diameter is smaller.
no doubt the 255/35/19 tire is the closest you can get to OEM in 19s.
compared to the people running 18x9.5 +45 275/35/18, the OEM tire is larger. which is why the enkei guys can fit the tire in there without rubbing. looks like when you exceed lower than a certain offset and the car is lowered, it's the tire diameter coupled with turning the wheel that causes it to rub.
compared to the people running 18x9.5 +45 275/35/18, the OEM tire is larger. which is why the enkei guys can fit the tire in there without rubbing. looks like when you exceed lower than a certain offset and the car is lowered, it's the tire diameter coupled with turning the wheel that causes it to rub.
you on stock springs or no?
fwiw i'm looking at
19 X 8.5 offset 42mm all corners
tires 245/35/19
i realized shortly after posting that the 9.5's would rub, keep in mind MS springs.. so roughly 2/3 - 20mm drop
Also worth noting that before having the coilovers installed the back rubbed when when hitting a dip in the road going about 70 mph.
maybe put 255/35/19 instead.
on stock rim you shouldn't do anything of those tire sizes. 245/40/18 or 255/40/18. 265 mm is too big to stick on an 8 inch wheel.
would there be any disadvantage of running a 30 profile on a 19" rim?
I know it could be less comfortable and more prone to a damaged rim but its closer to the stock diameter when running a relatively wide tire.
Say 265/35/19 vs. 265/30/19
I know it could be less comfortable and more prone to a damaged rim but its closer to the stock diameter when running a relatively wide tire.
Say 265/35/19 vs. 265/30/19
you pretty much stated the disadvantages.
but umm, the OEM tire size is 225/45/18 giving it a diameter of 26.0 inches
265/35/19 gives it a diameter of 26.3 inches
265/30/19 gives it a diameter of 25.3 inches
I think you'd want to go with a 265/35 tire instead
but umm, the OEM tire size is 225/45/18 giving it a diameter of 26.0 inches
265/35/19 gives it a diameter of 26.3 inches
265/30/19 gives it a diameter of 25.3 inches
I think you'd want to go with a 265/35 tire instead
Just a little FYI, this is the best wheel and tire comparison online tool I have ever found and I haven't seen it mentioned on here yet:
http://www.bigcustomwheels.com/info_specs.jsp
You can easily see the differences between any tire, wheel, offset numbers you can imagine in number form and it gives you a visual aid as well.
http://www.bigcustomwheels.com/info_specs.jsp
You can easily see the differences between any tire, wheel, offset numbers you can imagine in number form and it gives you a visual aid as well.
haha, that's like the same one i use but a different website.
http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp
I posted about it long ago, but few ever looked at it. haha https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/rims-tires-offset-calculator-95330/
its very useful, maybe I should have BigO link them on his post. but he's nowhere to be found...
http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp
I posted about it long ago, but few ever looked at it. haha https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/rims-tires-offset-calculator-95330/
its very useful, maybe I should have BigO link them on his post. but he's nowhere to be found...
I don't know everything. On the contrary. hahahah. I just have some experience with these things and spent time learning about it. Still tons of info out there.
I'm sure pdxhak knows quite a bit and would have answered them before me if he whored the forum like I do. lol...
I'm sure pdxhak knows quite a bit and would have answered them before me if he whored the forum like I do. lol...
Last edited by NgoRX8; Jul 26, 2008 at 03:00 AM.
Originally Posted by Decat
I already have 255/40 all the way around. And I have read where some autocross guys ran 285 on a 8 inch rim, but I guess that is just for autocross and not safe for the street?
not saying it can't be done, but its not used efficiently that way. most will opt out to a wider rim if they want a wider tire. it will give more contact surface.
you should step it up some more and go 355/25/19.
it'd be the first time i see someone here use a 25 series. lol
) and not thinking about his car or the LOAD of parts/wheels/body pieces he has sitting in the living room....
so im curious i have fallen in love with a set of wheels as long as it doesent ruin my over all plan of racing beat parts all around so here goes
19x10
5x114.3
22 offset
73.1 73.1
i dont have a problem with getting my fenders rolled and putting in spacers all around as well will it fits sirs keep in mind that the racing beet springs i have lowered the car .5"
what do u guys think am i out to lunch?
19x10
5x114.3
22 offset
73.1 73.1
i dont have a problem with getting my fenders rolled and putting in spacers all around as well will it fits sirs keep in mind that the racing beet springs i have lowered the car .5"
what do u guys think am i out to lunch?



