So I've been browsing different wheel and tire combinations recently and I'm perplexed as to why 20" tires generally cost less than 19" tires?

Anyone know why? Are 19" tires a rare size?

 

Yeah pretty much ive a set of 19 forged rays havent gotten around to getting tires cause there expensive

 

I believe it's because it's an unusual size. I can get 22s cheaper then 19s. A friend of mine works for a tire place and when I told him my maxi had 19s on it he said that's odd. I asked why and he said they always have people coming in and asking fir 18s or 20s but never 19s.

 

19" diameter is not a popular one. Seeking performance tires in this size gets nasty quick.

 

Yup.... 19" tires are not as common. I have 19" Hankook Ventus V12s on my G37. They are very affordable and have been holding up quite well. Check them out!

 

Seems like the 40 series tires are more expensive compared to 35 and 45

 

Continental ExtremeContact DWS...

245/35ZR19 93Y $198.00 (ea.)
245/40ZR19 94Y $231.00 (ea.)
245/45ZR19 98Y $188.00 (ea.)

I paid $50 more for nothing?

 

19's are outrageous. Thats why I opted for 20" replacement wheels.

 

Odd size wheels cost more such as 17,19,21,23. Even size wheels cost less. Go figure. 17s on my G35 sedan were 250-300 a piece when the car first came out in 2003.

 

ive had to replace one tire due to a nail in the sidewall and was blown away when i went to look at prices. definitely has me thinking of looking at a nice light 20" rim down the road..

 

Like everyone above has mentioned, 19's are an odd size and not as popular. But imo I think 19's are really the perfect size for alot of cars. The 18's are preety much stock on alot of cars and no big deal. The 20's are too big imo and look a little getto to me where the 19's are just right.

 

I just wish the 19" tires weren't such a premium...

 

It helps to make friends at the tire shop when you run 19s. The most I ever payed for my tires were about $125 a peice, mounted and balanced. My next set of wheels will be 20s though.

 

19's are not that expensive anymore, my x-girlfriend had an M3 with 19's back in 03/04 and her 19's were 1200 for 4, and now the tires I'm looking at Yokohama Advan S4 should cost me 800, tires prices have come down but, 18-22 and even 24's are way more common, odd how cheap 15, 16 & 17 are, this girl I know complained about the 140 bucks her 17's cost

My fathers FX50S has 21's, tire selection for that is minimal

 

Interesting. I always wondered about Hankook Ventus V12, plus they are priced lower than a lot of other 19's. So are they pretty quiet? Early next year I'll need to swap these Bridgestone Potenza reo5a for some fresh tires. They always got bad reviews but I didn't mind them but looking for something with a little less road noise.
But don't want to sacrifice grip.

 

235/35/19 Nitto NT-555 $185.00 (if you live nashville, TN I can get for $150)

 

Interesting just came across this Russian company: http://www.nokiantires.com/tyre?id=1...me=Nokian+Z+G2

Anyone heard of them before? Looks like they make a wicked winter tire...

 

Yeah look at the load index, clearly the 45 series tire is the better value as it's able to handle 220 lbs more per tire than the 35 series tire. Weird that the 40 series is more expensive, must be a popular size.