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Old 01-25-10, 03:57 PM
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Default 215/35/19 tires on cali roads

Trying to decide on tires for my 19x8 forged wheels (should have gotten 19x9, but these wheels are discontinued already). Tire calculator website suggests running 215/35/19 for better speedo accuracy. However 225 or 235 seem to offer better ride quality and protection. I was looking at the bf goodrich kdw2 for the 215, and advan neovas for the 225,235.

I know this should be in the wheels/tires forum, but just wanted to have socal members' experience. I know you VIP people are running so really thin tires, so really would like to hear from you.

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Old 01-25-10, 04:15 PM
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you should definitely run a 235 IMO...don't want your tires popping while driving on the highway
Old 01-25-10, 06:18 PM
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im running 215/35/19 and smooth sailing so far.
my last set of tires were 225/35/19 and all i have to say is that the 225/35 was more "smooth"
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Whoa another Francis! I don't run into too many people with our name. Anyways, I was contemplating going 215 on a wheel width of 9" (which I decided not to). I don't see why 215 wouldn't work on a 8" wheel on CA roads. Right now I'm running 225 on a 9" wheel and my rims are just fine. Just try to be observant with where you're driving and avoid those potholes.
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i run a 215 on a 19x8.5 and im fine no problem..
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