uhm... why? did they say? please clarify what you asked and what they said.

What if I did the Pilot Sport A/S

Front: 245/35/19
Rear: 245/40/19

Here is the sizing chart for that tire:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....ot+Sport+A%2FS

That's exactly what I would put on the car in terms of size.

The A/S are a great way to go also. Very good all-around performance. However, I wouldn't go with these thinking you'll be good to go in the snow/ice. For a powerful RWD car like the G, get dedicated snows if you're going to be driving around in the stuff.

The Tirerack has always been a little conservative on the +0 or +1 sizing.

245's on an 8" or 8.5" wheel is perfect.

Now if I went 245/35 front and 245/40 rear I wouldnt really be staggered anymore.


What if I did 255/40 rear?

I have PS2's on the G and Pilot Sport A/S on the Lexus. Both nice but the PS2's are more quiet and have better grip.
That price is unbelievable, give me the name of that company so I can buy mine from them.

use this tire size calculator to compare diameters of the tires.

245/35-19 is 1.3% smaller than 225/40-19 - well within 3% margin.

OEM 225/40-19 is 2.4% smaller than 245/40-19.

if you went with 245/35-19 in the front, your front/rear diameter difference would shift to 3.7%. may work just fine, and would probably make things better for you when your rear tires wear out...

so, if you can get A/S tires in 245/35 and 245-40, do it.

yeah thats what I used. What about the 255/40 for the rear.

that would make the rear tires in synch with the new front ones you chose, and about 1.2% larger than stock. you'll have meatier tires, and 1.2% is well within maximum 3% recommended diameter difference. so, you're good. if you can find good tires in that size at a good price, do it!

besides, consider this: you lose rubber as your tires wear, and your tire diameter can change as much as 20/32" (10/32" decrease in radius, as you wear your tire tread down to nothing). also, tire diameter changes as the tire temperature does, etc... so, 1.2% won't make any difference.

I thought that would fit also, that way I can keep the rear ones wider than the fronts.

Thanks a lot for your help. It was very much appreciated. I will be ordering these hopefully tomorrow. I'll let you all know how much I can get them for

you're welcome. so, which tires will you end up getting?

if you want all-season, i can think of nothing better than Michelin Pilot Sport A/S. on the same note, i would discourage you from getting Pirelli PZero Nero M&S - too noisy. in any case - please post your experience.

Pilot Sport A/S

245/35 front
255/40 rear

excellent! let us know how it works out. new price on new tires, btw?

Igor, I guess there probably wont be much snow in MD.
Problem with Pilot Sport and all (Ultra) High Performance tires is that below ~45 F they become too stiff, almost like plastic, not really good in winter on east coast. A/S are hopefully different.


Why would he? I see many others on this site with zero spelling that are driving just fine.

yes, A/S would be a lot better in the snow. won't be excellent, but at least he won't be sliding out of control at any hint of snow/ice.