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So in 2 weeks I have a set of the new '05 OEM rays 19'' wheels coming in. I need help with picking out tires for these wheels. I'd like to go for the largest size possible. The wheels are 19'' x 8'' front and 19'' x 9'' rear. The dealer told me that I shouldn't have any issues with putting a 245 series on the front and 275 on the rear. So my first question is are these series tires ok for the width of the wheel? Second, I have to pick out the tires. I've spent time today looking at 3 different brands of tires and reading reviews on them.
Here is what I've come up with so far:
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 245/ 35/ 19 fr x 275/ 35/ 19

Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 same size as ^

Bridgestone Potenza S-03 Pole Position same size as ^


These are all max summer performance tires. I'd like 40 series but I can't seem to find ay 40s in the widths that I want in a 19'' wheel. I just wanted to 40s for a little more side wall but it's no big deal.

Pls if you have any suggestions about other tires let me know. I tried the tire forum and got no help. So, I'm trying here. thx

 

yea those tire sizes are correct. i have the potenza so3's at first i loved them when comparing them to the nitto 555's that i had. since then i have bent 2 wheels from a combination of the soft sidewalls, incorrect suspension installation, and a couple a potholes. i have also heard the the so3's are a heavy tire. so, you may want to look into the toyo t1s' instead. iv'e heard only good things about them.

 

Get the Bridgestone S-03's, those are some awesome tires.

 

FYI: I guess I should say that wet traction is not an issue since we onle get 9'' a year.

 

so3's are fine in the rain, the s02's were the ones with wet traction problems. still overall the t1s are a better tire. BTW tire prices are gonna go up across the board soon due to incerased material costs so u should get them soon. i heard the price increase is supposed to be effective jan 1st.