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Title: 19" Alloy upgrade 19x8.5 ET 45 but What tyres??
Post by: namz1 on November 19, 2011, 03:07:08 am

Am planning on changing my monza II's to 19" ASA AR1 rs race with red pinstripe, they come in different offsets etc but to me t looks like i should be taking the ET 45 but what tyre size would best suit it for comfort, performance and keeping n range of the original settings of the car,
heres the options i have

215/40/19
225/40/19
235/35/19

Does any one know?

Title: Re: 19" Alloy upgrade 19x8.5 ET 45 but What tyres??
Post by: monte on November 19, 2011, 07:53:23 am

I'm running 225,35,R19 Conti's and I'm lowered too and mine have never rubbed at all  :happy2:

One thing though..... My wheels are 19x8j ET45 not 8.5j  so that might make some difference!

There is a handy tyre/wheel calculator somewhere. I'll try n find it  :wink:

Title: Re: 19" Alloy upgrade 19x8.5 ET 45 but What tyres??
Post by: vRS_Pagey on November 19, 2011, 08:11:37 am

Offset calculator as mentioned above - http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

The width of tyre required will depend on wheel width, I have 225 on 8J wheels and there is a noticeable difference in ride compared to the same tyre on a 7.5J wheel.

Personally, if the wheels you are looking at are 8.5J I would be wrapping them in 235/35's.  You will probably need to consider clearance if the car is lowered on that size.

Title: Re: 19" Alloy upgrade 19x8.5 ET 45 but What tyres??
Post by: jedi-knight83 on November 19, 2011, 11:26:29 am

I've got 19x8.5j on my van and im using kumho KU39 in 235.35.19. I wouldnt want to go any narrower as they would be stretched. The lip on my wheels is already pretty exposed even with the 235.

Title: Re: 19" Alloy upgrade 19x8.5 ET 45 but What tyres??
Post by: RS6BRIT on November 19, 2011, 05:17:47 pm

I run 235/35's on mine (8j) and thers no rubbing, still bloody pricey though, 2 conti contact 3's just set me back £377 fitted.

Title: Re: 19" Alloy upgrade 19x8.5 ET 45 but What tyres??
Post by: Andy on November 19, 2011, 06:22:02 pm

Either 235 or 225/35/19

Title: Re: 19" Alloy upgrade 19x8.5 ET 45 but What tyres??
Post by: gazbutS3 on November 19, 2011, 06:23:19 pm

235's on a 8.5" rim  :happy2:, I've got some PS2's I might sell :smiley:

Title: Re: 19" Alloy upgrade 19x8.5 ET 45 but What tyres??
Post by: jonm on November 20, 2011, 07:17:31 am

I run 235's without any issues

Title: Re: 19" Alloy upgrade 19x8.5 ET 45 but What tyres??
Post by: the bruce on November 26, 2011, 06:34:42 pm

235/35 R19  Michelin PSS  :happy2:

Title: Re: 19" Alloy upgrade 19x8.5 ET 45 but What tyres??
Post by: gazbutS3 on November 26, 2011, 06:38:24 pm

Quote from: the bruce on November 26, 2011, 06:34:42 pm

235/35 R19  Michelin PSS  :happy2:

or PS2's which you can get for a bargain price from me :laugh:

Title: Re: 19" Alloy upgrade 19x8.5 ET 45 but What tyres??
Post by: jonm on November 29, 2011, 12:10:14 pm

yes and yes...