I just got a set of 19X8.5 Axis Illuminati rims (37mm offset) and I'm not sure what size tires I can go with. I think the right size would be 235-35-19 but if possible I'd like to go with wider tires for more grip and hopefully a little taller to help protect the rims in my pothole infested city. I also plan on lowering the car sometime if this makes a difference. Since the search is down a link or some advice would be great

Thanks

 

I've also got the illuminati's, i'm putting 245/40/19's on because i'm scared to death of potholes, and also will be lowered - if you want 35's, you can go with a 245 on them with no problem. Good choice in wheels by the way, I personally am getting agitated seeing mine sit in the basement and not on the Max

 

245/40s are an odd size and too much of a speedo error. I went with 245/35 on my Momos. Yes I did crack 2 of them with the DC potholes. Im now on 235/35s on my new set of 19s. So far no issue.

Dixit

 

Yeah I know what you mean I hate having them in the basement, I keep one in my back seat to show off to all my friends tho

I was hoping that 245/40's would fit but I wasn't sure. Thats probably what I'll end up putting on if I know for sure there won't be any rubbing issues. Btw what kind of tires are you looking at? I'm thinking Toyo Proxes T1S but looking at a few others. Its almost time to put them on so I'd like to order them in the next week or 2.

 

I'm looking at the Falken GRB-451's in a 245/40 - $199 a piece from Discount Tire Direct. I'm not as concerned with a speedo error as I am about rubbing, and even then much more worried about potholes so that is the size I'll most likely go with, unless someone tells me they absolutely won't work.

 

Im looking into upgrading to 255/35 soon......Im running 245/35 Nitto 555's right now