I going to be getting some new shoes for the Max and I'm trying to decide between 18x8 and 19x8. I have eibachs so I concerned the 19s will give me that sitting up on top of the rims look. I want to know if you have 19s what offset, tire size, suspension, and where'd you get'em.

 

take a look at my web site.. i got these from tirerack.com.. im now useing sprint springs which make the car sit about 2" lower.

 

i just bought some 19's a week ago, but the tires are hard to get, and the prices are really sick... but anyways im buying a set of either 235-35-19's or maybe i might run 225-35-19's. i got the rims "Alessio F1"s for $795, and the offset is 40. tires i have found for $160/tire at wheelworld in miami. for hankook, and 172/tire @ wheel warehouse for a nitto tire, (235-35-zr19) both places.

 

get 245/ 35 r19
225 or 235 is too small of a width

19x8.5 look nicer

18 is too small

 

tire sizes are more than looks... If you go with a 245/35/19 count on your speedo being a ways off... You have to do a tire conversion, and keep the overall diameter of your wheel the same or within a few tenths of an inch... I am on my third set of 19's this year (everyone keeps buying mine ) and I had 235/35/19 first and it looked stupid and the speedo was off a long ways.... I now have 225/35/19 and I am about 1 mph off... Do 19's and you shouldn't have a major problem getting good tires for a reasonable price $150-$160... If you have a tough time let me know and I can have some drop shipped to you through one of my import shops vendors.... Post some picks of the 19's when they get on!!!!

Jason

 

yeah but here in NJ the roads suck the fatty, so I'm leaning towards the 245/35 for the little extra sidewall.

 

get 245's

 

trust me/ go with 245......who cares if your speedo is off/ when was the last time you cared your speedo was 1 mile off/ does it matter or when you hit that pothole???
this is my second set of 19" tires...learn from my experience...225 just will not cut it

 

Thanks for the input folks. Anyone got pics of a 4th gen sittin on 19s. I'm not anticipating getting a bodykit, so I want to see if 19s would look dumb on a 4th gen with a regular drop (meaning no cut springs, coilovers, or bags).

 

the difference in speedometer error from a 235/35/19 to 245/45/19 on a 4th gen is 0.9% and 1.7%, so it's no biggie. and that gives you an extra .2" of sidewall

 

go with the 19's, if you have really bad roads go with the 18's.

 

19x8 Tantrum, 235/35/19 Nitto 555's dropped on Sprints

 

Thanks for the pic and the specs. You are the only person that actually answered all my inquiries. I'm still not sold on the idea because I have eibachs and they don't sit as low as your sprints. Your car looks good though.

 

I have 19' moda R6 sitting on stock springs and shocks they have you sitting high above 17 or 18. I got them from tirerack.com

 

So on a 19x8.5 you are recommending a 245/35/19?

 

19x8.5 looks sweet


go with 19s only if your roads are GOOD and you dont go exploring too often

245/35-19s are a far better choice... 235/35-19s look waayy skinny