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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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What size tires?

I recently got the sport coupe 19"s and was wondering what size tires i will need to put them onto my 03 sedan. I'm very inexperienced and thanks in advance.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 10:37 PM
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First, make sure the front and rears are different sizes. Then go to a place online like tire rack or discount tire direct and put in 05, or whatever year, coupe with sport 19's and it will suggest the proper tire size.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 11:13 PM
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Why would u need to make sure they are different sizes? The sedan came not staggered and i think its better to keep the same sizes. They are only .5 apart so he can run 245s all around.

Id rather run the same so you can rotate and get more grip in the front, unless he wants to run the extra 255 in the back...
 
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 07:30 AM
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im also planning on dropping it 2" in the front and 1.5 in the rear, would these tire sizes still be alright? thanks for the quick responses!
 
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 07:52 AM
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245/35 19's would work.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 01:16 PM
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I am runing 245-40 all around, with rolled rear fenders, no rubbing or issues. i am droped 1.8 all around.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 01:25 PM
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if your sedan is the AWD wouldn't the tires need to be the same size front and rear??? I know without a doubt that will cause issues on 4wd truck, and most any other AWD car...

If your sedan is Rwd then your safe with different size tires front and rear. I would consider sticking with OEM coupe sizes. 225/40 front and 245/40 rears. I am pretty sure you will need to roll your rear fender lips to keep them from rubbing.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 02:50 PM
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Id say go with OEM coupe sizes. 225/40 front and 245/40 rears, imo they look the best.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 03:54 PM
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245 all around? would there be an issue putting that size tires on the sport 19s fronts? again, thanks for all the fast replies guys, i really appreciate it.
can u post a pic of your setup, boosted
 
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 03:01 AM
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should be ok, if you check tire rack, most tires on a 8 inch wide can go to 245 40 safely, check out each tires specs and you need to see what is the minimum rim and max rim width for it.
the 8.5 can go up to 255 35 i believe. I have seen people run 275 and 285, would I ever do it? no, but its been run and no deaths...

I believe in running the most tire on any rim that you can (with out bulge or over the safely limits) to get the most grip, for performance and for safety
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only have 2 pics..


 
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 06:44 PM
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clean ride. from what your explaining i think 245/40 all around would be the most reasonable thing to do. thanks for all your help. i might have more questions in the future xD
 
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