OEM 19" Rays... Tire size suggestions
#46
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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.
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.
#47
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.
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.
#49
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!
#54
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.
#58