The 19" wheels aren't the same size, so what would be the benefit of using the same tire size all around? It's not like you can rotate them. Well, I guess you could, but then you're paying to have them remounted and balanced and I'm sure that would negate any cost savings.

For example, if rotating allows you to get 3 years out of the tires instead of 2. Then assuming rotating twice a year (avg 15K miles/year & rotating every 7,500 miles), and the cost for remount & balancing is $100, then you will have spent $500 - $600 to get that extra year. After a few years, there really isn't any cost savings vs running the OEM staggered sizes.

 

If you are about ride quality, go 245/40/19 and 255/40/19.
There was a difference in ride quality for me with the 245/35/19.

However, the 245/40/19 took away the staggered look (assuming oem springs).

I believe the question would be the type of tires you want to get...

For me, the G is a 60 miles daily commuter and I don't drive it hard enough.
I am getting 36-38k on my front tires and 27k on the rear tires for Hankook V12.

I wonder how Hankook V12, Falker 452 and Yokaham S drive compares in terms of ride quality and being quiet.

 

So running 35s gives you a harsher ride?

 

Rotating tires $40 for all 4 wheels since Discount Tires does not charge for balance. I have lifetime alignment from Firestone so all I would pay is the $40. I believe paying $80 a year is not bad as each tire is $300 including warranty. So if I can save a bit on these tires means I could eventually with the save buy a set of tires for my 20s currently running 255/30/20 and 285/30/20. Also, in the future I can always buy a set for the rear most likely 255/35/19 or 255/40/19. Thank you once again to all who have commented; this is why I love this site!

 

Yes, smaller sidewall equals less "cushion"

 

It can be done and can benefit those who go through tires in less then a year. A .5" diference doesn't mean squat. When I had a square setup I occassionally swapped the rears and fronts to equalize tire wear, didn't need to rotate.

 

Are there any X's out there that are running different side wall sizes?

 

Anyone??

 

For most service shops (especially if your car has unidirectional tires) that actually is a rotation. Front to rear swap is what they mainly do.

 

Completely agree, that's been my setup for a couple of years now.

CAUTION: pic-whoring ahead!

 

How's the ride quality with 35s? ^

 

It's pretty good, I think I've mentioned before that my car is a DD and family car, so no undue harshness.

 

I just ordered the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 245/35/19 all around. It was a hard decision but one I needed to make already. I would like to thank all of you for your suggestions and wish all the best. I will post pictures once I install them. Take care!

 

Good choice and good luck man! Let us know.

 

225/35R19 in the front, 245/35R19 in the rear

Im into the stanced look lol. That will give a subtle stretch but not too much. Would look very nice.