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Hey all,
Just ordered some new swank rims, Volk GT-V 19"x 8.5.
I want to go go as wide as possible (without staggering) which is 255.
I like the ride quality the stock 18" 225/45 give.... (not too harsh when
I'm cruising around the pot holes in good ol T.O.)
I'd like to go 19" 255/40 tires except that tire on my new rims gives me 3.93% diameter difference (according to size calculators) instead of the "max"3%...
I can deal w/ the 4% speedometer misread, but obviously I don't want it to be
a dangerous set-up.
If I go 19" 255/35 it's .02%... but will they be too harsh for city/potholes or should I stop being a baby and go w/ them??? If it's not safe w/ the 40... should I sacrifice the grip/looks of the 255/35 for comfort of 245/40 (2% diameter difference)
Need help !!!! any suggestions/opinions/experience on this matter greatly appreciated!!!
thanx guyz
Just ordered some new swank rims, Volk GT-V 19"x 8.5.
I want to go go as wide as possible (without staggering) which is 255.
I like the ride quality the stock 18" 225/45 give.... (not too harsh when
I'm cruising around the pot holes in good ol T.O.)
I'd like to go 19" 255/40 tires except that tire on my new rims gives me 3.93% diameter difference (according to size calculators) instead of the "max"3%...
I can deal w/ the 4% speedometer misread, but obviously I don't want it to be
a dangerous set-up.
If I go 19" 255/35 it's .02%... but will they be too harsh for city/potholes or should I stop being a baby and go w/ them??? If it's not safe w/ the 40... should I sacrifice the grip/looks of the 255/35 for comfort of 245/40 (2% diameter difference)
Need help !!!! any suggestions/opinions/experience on this matter greatly appreciated!!!
thanx guyz
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well, you're already sacrificing for looks with 19" rims. why not go all the way? Even with 40 series tires, you'll feel every bump. If you're looking for a soft ride, you should of kept the 18's.
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I want a 255/40.... and fully agre w/ it being safer(on the rim, etc.) than 255/35.
The issue I'm running in to is that the wheel calculator says that set-up is a 3.93%
diameter difference than the stock. The max diameter difference suggested is 3%...
Is it safe to run????
The issue I'm running in to is that the wheel calculator says that set-up is a 3.93%
diameter difference than the stock. The max diameter difference suggested is 3%...
Is it safe to run????
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Originally Posted by Slamma
I want a 255/40.... and fully agre w/ it being safer(on the rim, etc.) than 255/35.
The issue I'm running in to is that the wheel calculator says that set-up is a 3.93%
diameter difference than the stock. The max diameter difference suggested is 3%...
Is it safe to run????
The issue I'm running in to is that the wheel calculator says that set-up is a 3.93%
diameter difference than the stock. The max diameter difference suggested is 3%...
Is it safe to run????
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I think the 35 series would be a great look, but you'll have to be really careful, especially on the T.O streets. If your the type of driver that goes around every bump (like me), I say go for the lower profiles. It will be within tolerance and will look sweet!
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thanx for the info/input....
I searched the forum and net for hours and couldn't find the info
on whether the 19" x 8.5rims on 19 255/40 tires was safe or not (3.93%)...
So I opted for the safe route and am ordering 19" 255/35 Tires.
I avoid all potholes if possible
From the research on the forum (and C&D reviews) I'm going for the Goodyear Eagle F1 DS-G3.
I searched the forum and net for hours and couldn't find the info
on whether the 19" x 8.5rims on 19 255/40 tires was safe or not (3.93%)...
So I opted for the safe route and am ordering 19" 255/35 Tires.
I avoid all potholes if possible
From the research on the forum (and C&D reviews) I'm going for the Goodyear Eagle F1 DS-G3.
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You can avoid all the pot holes you want(as I do the same) but you can't avoid them all. A 35 series will bend your rim if you hit a good one. I wouldn't risk it....especially in Toronto
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