Will It Fit Thread
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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?