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Old Jan 29, 2015 | 06:51 PM
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Default [Need Expert Advice] Do these tires work on these wheels?

Didn't get much attention from the Tire/Wheel section, so coming back to the 2IS for help..

I'm getting some G35 OEM Rays Forged wheels in this spec:
19x8 +30
19x8.5 +33

Since my 2009 IS250 is AWD, I should be running 225/35R19 front with 265//30R19 rear.

I know the front wont' have an issue with 225/35 on a 19x8.
What about the rear, is a 265/30 on a 19x8.5 too wide on the tires?
I'm thinking of running tires that aren't too "fat" such as the PSS, a buddy of mine ran 275/40R19 on a 19x9 and was perfectly flush with no stretch or the sidewalls bulging out (what other options are there?)

...I've also thought about running 235/35R19 all around but not sure if I'll like the look of the rear which will be slightly more stretch than the front.

Any advice?

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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 12:38 PM
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225/35/19 front with 265/30/19 rear will be fine. How low are you though?
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 01:23 PM
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since it is all wheel drive you'll be okay with the 265-30, the rolling diameter is the same as 225-35. if the tires are half way bad, I recommend you change all new 235-35 all around these won't stretch so they will all match !
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