What can I expect if I go to OEM 19's from my current 18's. All opinions/comments welcome.
225/40/19 on the front wasn't the upsize, 255/35/19 was. The rears were OK. Would this matter?

 

I've got 19's 245 front and 275 rear. If anything, the car feels more planted. I got the same sways and braces. The one thing the larger tires do is change the gear ratio, for the good. That first gear is almost useless, at least with the 19's you can use 1st gear.

 

If you're up-sizing wheels you should always match your OEM tire diameter by going to a lower profile tire.

 

^1+

 

What wheels are you thinking about Sam?

 

If you start messing with overall rolling diameter you can start screwing up the VDC. You should try and keep the same overall rolling diameter.

 

^ I agree & will add; keep the front to rear ratios as close as possible.
E.g. if front rolling diameter is reduced by 1.5%, then the rears should be reduced by the same amount (as close as possible)

 

so what's the ideal size for the person who goes from 18-19??? 245 back 225 front???so to avoid screwing up the vdc and the odometer.

Thank you.

 

^ all depends how wide the wheels are...

 

Sam there are a few sites out there that have tire calculators to help you achieve the size you are looking for just google "tire size calculator" and a bunch of sites will come up.

So the mod bug is finally starting to bite eh? Its not a bad thing that's how I keep the interest in my G.....allot cheaper than buying a new car......funny thing it didn't work for Ian

 

my wheels are for sale.... just sayin'

 

Coupe 05 OEM's.

 

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Sam , I say go for it. The forged Coupe 19s are some of the nicest OEM wheels out there. I think I know where you are getting them (another member here with a black Coupe) I'd jump on them

 

You OF (Old Fox this time), not much gets buy you. . Waiting for a call as we speak ............