19x10 Advice...
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19x10 Advice... I previously posted here regarding the sizing of 19x10 wheels with a 56mm offset. I have decided to go ahead and will be purchase the wheels within the next couple of days (spyder replicas off 6litereater) and needed some opinions on tire sizing...
For starters, I will be running 30 series sidewalls to have an overall tire diameter as close to original as possible. I should note that I am also lowered on koni yellows with BMR springs (about 1.25" if i had to guess, maybe 1.5") but am not worried too much about this quality. Also, I plan on rolling all the fenders just to be safe. Here is where I am having trouble deciding:
Front:
1) 275/30/19 -- will these tire widths be too much of a stretch on a 10" wide rim?
2) 285/30/19 -- will these rub too much and require modifying the inner, plastic fender wells?
Rear:
1) 295/30/19 -- this is my default size choice which should fit correctly if I'm understanding things.
2) 305/30/19 -- too much tire for a 10" rim? Moderate amount of fender massaging to get to work?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have been going over the forums researching this topic (and search function before I get flamed too hard). Some seem to have no issues with 56mm offset working flawlessly while others have mentioned spacers for the rear. If so, what size should I be looking at for spacing?
Thanks for reading and any input guys -- sorry for all the questions haha. Im more of a "do it once and done" type guy.
For starters, I will be running 30 series sidewalls to have an overall tire diameter as close to original as possible. I should note that I am also lowered on koni yellows with BMR springs (about 1.25" if i had to guess, maybe 1.5") but am not worried too much about this quality. Also, I plan on rolling all the fenders just to be safe. Here is where I am having trouble deciding:
Front:
1) 275/30/19 -- will these tire widths be too much of a stretch on a 10" wide rim?
2) 285/30/19 -- will these rub too much and require modifying the inner, plastic fender wells?
Rear:
1) 295/30/19 -- this is my default size choice which should fit correctly if I'm understanding things.
2) 305/30/19 -- too much tire for a 10" rim? Moderate amount of fender massaging to get to work?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have been going over the forums researching this topic (and search function before I get flamed too hard). Some seem to have no issues with 56mm offset working flawlessly while others have mentioned spacers for the rear. If so, what size should I be looking at for spacing?
Thanks for reading and any input guys -- sorry for all the questions haha. Im more of a "do it once and done" type guy.
I recommend going with the same tire size all around , and a 295/30/19 is the widest I go on a 10" wide wheel. The 295/30/19 is also only 25.98" tall on average, so it's still within the factory height range. if you want a slightly stretched tire side wall the go with a 275, if you don't then go with a 295 .
I've run 19x10 C6 rims w/275/30/19's Tire didn't look stretched at all to me. Howver, the 30 series tire just wasn't enough sidewall for me and I went back down to 18's to gain sidewall. I couldn't get traction on the 30 series and the ride was ROUGH...
If I had kept them, I would have gone with 285/30/19 all the way around which is the same height as the stock tires if memory serves...
Attaching pics of 275/30/19's on 19x10 C6 rims.
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*face palm*... rotating the tires was an after-thought. Other than that, I don't think the 275's look stretched at all either. I'm thinking I'll end up going with the 275's up front. I'm not too concerned with rotating the tires as I don't drive this car daily and it is more of a weekend type thing. I do appreciate the pics and the feedback guys so thanks again. I'll be ordering everything either tonight or later tomorrow.
Did you have to use any spacers/fender rolling/BFH for that wheel setup? I'm going to have 56mm offsets and was thinking I will likely need spacers in the rear.
Did you have to use any spacers/fender rolling/BFH for that wheel setup? I'm going to have 56mm offsets and was thinking I will likely need spacers in the rear.
I fit 305/19/30 on my rears. Took quite a bit of BFH modding. I can still make it rub if I dump the clutch, make the rear squat and unload the front wheels. Other than that, it's good. Even spirited cornering is OK. Spirited cornering with a full throttle recovery will rub
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Spring, shock and sway bar settings/rates can possibly make up for this with a staggered set up, but only so much, and the front will never feel as 'planted' as with the same size rollers up front.
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True a 'square' set up would provide the most benefit in the handling department. I feel like I will be better off than those who do the staggered wheels aka 18's up front and 19's in back. I don't think the handling will be too bad being that its only a small width issue between front and rear. Guess we will see though.
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