what size tires do I need to get for my 19X10.5 I-forged front rims?

[oufan2929]

Thanks--Andy

 

[Viper Specialty]

295/30/ZR19:
https://www.viperspecialtyperformance.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=68_69&products_id=102

If you have 19" rears:
https://www.viperspecialtyperformance.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=68_69&products_id=99

If you have 20" rears:
https://www.viperspecialtyperformance.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=68_69&products_id=101

25 profile rears also available, though most of the guys who see the 30 profile in person like it more... better traction, safer for the wheels, and fills out the wheel well better, even before lowering.

 

[MikeR]

I have a 275/30/19 PS2, it is a little stretched on the 10.5, but still looks very good. Next time i may go to a 285/30, but it is just a hair taller sidewall,so it will make it look slightly bigger in front if you go with a 345/25/20 rear. So I definately wouldnt go with a 295, if you run the 345/25/20.

If you opt for a 285, your choice is Pirelli Rosso or Nitto invo. And then you can use their 345/25/20.

If you opt to use the PS2 , your only choice for rear is a 335/30/30, which is a little too tall, so then you could use a 275or a 295 front.

I always go to tirerack.com, see what the height is of the factory wheels, then you can look at the 19/20" options to get the correct sizing you want.

Heres my set up, 19x10.5 and 20x13 Iforged, with 275/30/19 and 335/30/20 PS2's. Next I may go back to Pirelli, since I want a little smaller sidewall in rear , I had to raise rear up a hair from where I had it sitting before to fit the PS2's, but im torn because the PS2 is a awesome street tire.

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[ILLSMOQ]

very informative post MikeR


if you run the 335/35/20 the 295 will look ok...both are too big but it wont look bad.

if you lower the car the 335/30/20 will put holes in your fender wells...tire hooks big time though.

I'm back to to the 345/25/20 pirellis.

 

[oufan2929]

I have a 275/30/19 PS2, it is a little stretched on the 10.5, but still looks very good. Next time i may go to a 285/30, but it is just a hair taller sidewall,so it will make it look slightly bigger in front if you go with a 345/25/20 rear. So I definately wouldnt go with a 295, if you run the 345/25/20.

If you opt for a 285, your choice is Pirelli Rosso or Nitto invo. And then you can use their 345/25/20.

If you opt to use the PS2 , your only choice for rear is a 335/30/30, which is a little too tall, so then you could use a 275or a 295 front.

I always go to tirerack.com, see what the height is of the factory wheels, then you can look at the 19/20" options to get the correct sizing you want.

Heres my set up, 19x10.5 and 20x13 Iforged, with 275/30/19 and 335/30/20 PS2's. Next I may go back to Pirelli, since I want a little smaller sidewall in rear , I had to raise rear up a hair from where I had it sitting before to fit the PS2's, but im torn because the PS2 is a awesome street tire.

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Thanks Mike, your car was a big inspiration for getting some i-forged! I'm actually going w/a 19" in the rear as well. Mainly so I can keep a sticky tire (hoosier R6) back there for when I make some decent power w/the paxton..

 

[MikeR]

Thanks Mike, your car was a big inspiration for getting some i-forged! I'm actually going w/a 19" in the rear as well. Mainly so I can keep a sticky tire (hoosier R6) back there for when I make some decent power w/the paxton..

So if you go 19" all the way around, whatever size tthe rear sidewall is, just make sure the front is the same if not smaller otherwise it looks funny.
So in your case the Hoosier A6, your only real option for front tire in 19" is a 295 and then a 345 rear. The rear is 26.8" tall, the front is 26.1, so the front tire will have less sidewall, which will look ok.

On a side note, the PS2 in 20" is a 1" bigger then normal 20" tires and sticks well. So for the Paxton it is good as it actually lowers your gearing and gives you more sidewall for putting the power down. If you already ordered 19" , then it will still look good, but if you have the option still ,the 19/20 " looks killer.

 

[oufan2929]

no doubt 20" will look better, but I really wanted a real sticky tire. nothing can replace the hoosier in the 20" category from my experience. and the 19 will still look killer, just not quite as killer as the 20"