Watch those new tire sizes. VDC normally doesn't like the diameter of the tires F/R to be greater than 3% different and you're talking about a set up that's 4.7% different. You might have some issues with the dash lighting up and the car not running properly if you stick to those sizes.

Either a 245/40F or a 255/35R would be a better overall match.

 

Ah crap. That's what I meant to order- 255/35R and 245/40F. Thanks for catching that. Discount Tire won't be ordering them till tomorrow morning. I'll call them as soon as they open.

 

Apparently Bridgestone doesn't make Potenza RE970s in 245/40/19 (?) so I ended up going 255/35R and 245/35F. It might be a slightly rougher ride but I don't mind- it's not a luxury cruiser. I am concerned about my wheel gap looking a bit bigger...might have to get some actual springs instead of Z springs

 

Those old tires look to be in pretty rough shape. Enjoy your new ones, they're a great set.

 

Well I got my tires on yesterday. I love them minus the added wheel gap which was somewhat expected. I also installed my rear camber kit + toe bolts. The shop where I want to get my alignment done isn't open today so should I just go to a mom and pop shop or wait till next weekend? It won't take much life out of my tires if I put about 250 miles on them in the mean time will it? Those suckers are expensive and I don't want to lose any life out of them...