constant

He said he runs 265/30R20's all around, so it's not staggered. The different wheel widths change the stretch of the sidewall but would be much too small to affect overall rolling diameter.

However, do you have a pic of the 265's on a 8.5 and 9.5 wheel? Is the tire stretched on the 9.5" and bulged on the 8.5" wheel, and is it noticeable? I am debating running 245's on a 8" wheel (bulge) and 275's on a 10" wheel (flush or stretched) and wondering if it would look funny.

constant

Going to a 25 series tire in NYC? I'm cringing just thinking about that!

itz MURDAH

Lol I know that's why I haven't put it on yet .. the tires are pretty much brand new but thinking about selling them and getting at least a 30 series for the rears and 35 for the front

M603

Has anyone run square setup 245/45/19 ? I'm in NYC and the roads are horrible, i'm looking into a set of wheels but i want to keep the ride as comfy as possible with thicker tires, what do you guys suggest ? tia.

v_therussian

Decided to keep it for now - AGAIN Gonna have to do some more mods though - not that I can afford them or anything


45 profile is too big for 19s. You should be able to get away with 245/40/19 though - even on dropped. I've been considering to get this size for my next set of tires. I'm rolling on 245/35/19 now and they are pretty rough, I'd like some more sidewall.

franco5

Yes sir, it's lowered with H&R's. Hate the ride quality - greatly decreased. Running stagg setup, 275 rear and 245 fronts. Gonna try ordering Sport Suspension springs and Billsteins struts to see if I can soften it up a little.

harcorshe

I have 245/40/19 with no drop, and I really like the ride and the look. Pics posted above.

M603

i had 245/35/19 and 275/30/19 before, the ride was so horrible i sold the wheels within 1 week, i know i'm being greedy here but i'm just trying find the middle, i'm think about going with 18s instead and run 245/45/18, my current wheels are the stock 17s with 225/55/17 square (xi) they are so comfy ! but looks ghey lol

M603

yes i was considering this setup too, i'm trying to figure out between this setup or 18s, i drive 3hrs everyday so ride comfort is a big deal for me

v_therussian

Bilsteins WILL NOT soften your ride, man! Don't do it!

I have Bilsteins and my car is basically directly connected to the road - every undulation of the road surface is felt. I'm crazy enough to like it and even I get sick of it occasionally. As for my passengers, let's just say they ride more than once only if they are same kind of crazy as I am.

Yes, that might work. I've actually considered going back to 18s several times to improve the ride and also decrease the weight of the wheels. I know there's at least one E61 with those sizes, and I think he had posted plenty in this thread.