widest tire on 19 x 8.5 wheel?
#31
01-19-2009, 11:32 AM
#34
01-19-2009, 12:02 PM
Yea the op is trying to do this on his oem 19's, i want to see how it will look and perform.
^ Is this on the oem 19' wheels? how does it ride? can you post some pics of this setup?
^ Is this on the oem 19' wheels? how does it ride? can you post some pics of this setup?
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01-19-2009, 12:18 PM
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^agreed. you should run 275/35. I know the OEMs are 245/40/19 in the rear, but 40% of 245mm means the side wall is 98mm (tall). However, running 275/40/19 means 40% of 275mm will be 110mm, while 35% of 275mm is 96.25mm, which is much closer to the original height of 98mm.
hope this helps
hope this helps
#37
01-19-2009, 12:58 PM
Yea they're on oem 19's. You can definitely feel more of the cracks and crevices of the road but it doesn't brother me as I prefer the overall looks of it. Not sure what you're looking for so I just took a shot of the sidewalls and one from the rear.
#38
01-19-2009, 01:26 PM
#39
01-19-2009, 01:33 PM
I was trying to see if it noticably looks wider in the rear, thats the only reason I would want to go wider is for looks. kinda hard to tell from the pics but thanks for posting.
#41
01-19-2009, 02:02 PM
post pics of the rear from a little further back bro so u can see how wide both rear tires are from the rear.
#42
01-19-2009, 02:05 PM
#43
01-19-2009, 02:10 PM
It is NOT recommended to put a 275/35/19 on an 8.5" wide wheel. That is the bottom line.
If you have doubts, refer to the tire manufacturers websites (i.e.- Bridgestone for example):
http://www.bridgestonetire.com/tires...roduct_ID=1063
Each manufacturer has their own list of specifications for each tire. Choose your tires first, then look up the specs and see for yourself.
A 275/35/19 is only recommended for 9 to 11 inch wide wheels, running it on less is NOT safe. You can do it, and you can get away doing it safely, but it is still dangerous, which is why they don't recommend it. If you choose to do so, do it at your own risk.
If you have doubts, refer to the tire manufacturers websites (i.e.- Bridgestone for example):
http://www.bridgestonetire.com/tires...roduct_ID=1063
Each manufacturer has their own list of specifications for each tire. Choose your tires first, then look up the specs and see for yourself.
A 275/35/19 is only recommended for 9 to 11 inch wide wheels, running it on less is NOT safe. You can do it, and you can get away doing it safely, but it is still dangerous, which is why they don't recommend it. If you choose to do so, do it at your own risk.
Originally Posted by American Muscle
Tire Width:
Using a wider tire than recommended:
Using too wide a tire will push the sidewalls out, giving the tire what is known as the "drag tire" look. If you do this on a non-drag tire, there are several things that can happen:
* A poor bead seal is created
* The tread is forced into a convex shape, which reduces the tire life. It also affects steering and handling capability.
* The car will feel floaty.
* The speedometer will read slower than the car is actually going.
Using a skinnier tire than recommended:
Using a tire that is too skinny pulls the sidewalls past the wheel lip. Besides creating the “ricer” look, it is also very dangerous. Too skinny a tire can cause the tire to separate from the rim if you’re going to fast, or while turning a corner.
Using a wider tire than recommended:
Using too wide a tire will push the sidewalls out, giving the tire what is known as the "drag tire" look. If you do this on a non-drag tire, there are several things that can happen:
* A poor bead seal is created
* The tread is forced into a convex shape, which reduces the tire life. It also affects steering and handling capability.
* The car will feel floaty.
* The speedometer will read slower than the car is actually going.
Using a skinnier tire than recommended:
Using a tire that is too skinny pulls the sidewalls past the wheel lip. Besides creating the “ricer” look, it is also very dangerous. Too skinny a tire can cause the tire to separate from the rim if you’re going to fast, or while turning a corner.
#44
01-19-2009, 02:15 PM
#45
01-19-2009, 02:20 PM
yea same here i want to know people experience but i think 275's will do perfectly fine on our oem rim. lets wait for some more pics