What tyre size for 19"s??

[SAG6Y]

I'm thinking about replacing my spiders on my Sagaris for the Jade R 19" Sagaris 2 alloys. I've some conflicting info about which tyre size works best. I believe the ideal is 235/35/19 front and 265/30/19 rear.

Could anyone please confirm before I order them!

[Barry Ashcroft]

Lee (L33) would be the best man to ask as he has just fitted a set.

[Barry Ashcroft]

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[SAG6Y]

I know L33, and he has put on the size I thougt were correct. Just wanted to make sure it was right

[paul1962]

Those I know of have fitted the sizes mentioned above.
Don't know of anyone fitting anything else.
What other sizes were you thinking of ?

[L33]

Hi Kam,
I believe this size is correct, although both Keith and I have noticed the car is now slightly higher after fitting 19's with the tyre sizes above, which to me would indicate something sized not quite right...

As for the wheels, the man says yes

See you Monday bud.

[paul1962]

If you want to maintain the original ride height you want 255/30/19 all round.

With the above tyres the front of the Sag is 5.5mm higher and the rear 3mm higher than original.

I've no idea how any of the above affects handling.

[SAG6Y]

Paul, I believe this is the same tyre size I was recommended to fit too

[L33]

paul1962 said:

I've no idea how any of the above affects handling.

Well, only about 150 miles since the new wheels and tyres but I can say that handling if anything appears better - shes much sharper and more sure foooted. No tramlining on the motorway either.
The little bit of extra height suits me as I was always catching the bottom of the car getting onto the driveway, putting her in the garage etc. She doesn't catch at all now. Only a few mill, but much more user friendly. The tyre sizes I have were recommended by Dom and were the same fitment to the Sag 2.