hotazlava32

I'm thinking about getting some new wheels - 19x9 in the front and 19x10 in the rear. I have stock suspension. What size tires should I go with?

craiglieberman

I think most will agree here...stick with one size front and rear.

Tire choice depends on how you use the car.

No matter which brand, look at the treadwear number (i.e. 180-400).

The higher the number, GENERALLY, the longer the tire will last, the better the wet grip and the worse the grip will be in the dry.

The LOWER the number, all the opposites apply.

I currently run Falken FK452 which are quiet and long lasting, but not real good for the track.

So, ask around...this group is well experienced in all types of tires.

wankeldude

It may look good, but it will plow like a sombitch

Nicht ein A4

don't do it. Hideous understeer.

hotazlava32

What if I go with 19x10 all around....will I get rubbing? I don't track my car either.

gofastblue

2nd question...what brand for stock size tires?

Vijay

19x9.5 with the correct offset is the widest you can go. You can fit a 285/30/19 tire. This may rub depending on the particular tire. To play it totally safe, you need a 275/30/19 tire.

Contrary to what others are saying, I believe you can stagger, but to do so without upsetting the handling will require the following:

On the front, put 255/35/19 on 19x8.5" wheels using a 20mm spacer. On the rear use 285/30/19 on a 19x9.5" wheel with no spacer and the biggest offset that will clear the inner suspension components.

Install Stasis Motorsport suspension with a softer front spring.

The softer spring rate in front as well as the wider track will offset the tendency to understeer produced by the stagger. The Stasis will improve handling overall. It will understeer more than equal tire sizes, but probably won't be noticed until you are driving at 10/10ths intensity