Does tire width adversely affect gas mileage?
Damn, those FiveAxis wheels are nice...
Once I add 15mm spacers - my wheel specs will be:
Front = 19.8.5" +30
Rear = 19.9.5" +36
Would I have any adverse effect in going from stock tire specs to 245/35 and 275/30/19... Road Noise, Gas Mileage Decrease, and Ride Quality?
Once I add 15mm spacers - my wheel specs will be:
Front = 19.8.5" +30
Rear = 19.9.5" +36
Would I have any adverse effect in going from stock tire specs to 245/35 and 275/30/19... Road Noise, Gas Mileage Decrease, and Ride Quality?
I am getting aftermarket wheels...not sure exactly which ones yet but as an example I am looking at this set up:
Front = 19x8.5 +35mm
Rear = 19x9.5 +38mm
The guy I am working with seems to know his stuff and is strongly suggesting the following:
Front = 245/35/19
Rear = 275/30/19
He says they will fit with "no rubbing" although he may have to heat up the plastic under the front fender to make sure? I know many have done this and it is really not a big deal.
However, I want to lower the car eventually...Tein or Eibach??? And I am thinking that his setup (tires) would have issues so I am thinking about going with this setup:
Front = 235/35/19
Rear = 265/30/19
This would bascially be the same setup as Joe Z... see https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-f-wheels.html and he seems to not have any problems and this is a daily driver.
So if I go with my setup what would be my issues other than the fact thay this setup would be smaller diameter causing my Revs per mile to increase...and what does that really mean and how does it affect the car...also this setup would be lighter (total weight) as the tries would be lighter that the 245/275 set up...thanks.
Front = 19x8.5 +35mm
Rear = 19x9.5 +38mm
The guy I am working with seems to know his stuff and is strongly suggesting the following:
Front = 245/35/19
Rear = 275/30/19
He says they will fit with "no rubbing" although he may have to heat up the plastic under the front fender to make sure? I know many have done this and it is really not a big deal.
However, I want to lower the car eventually...Tein or Eibach??? And I am thinking that his setup (tires) would have issues so I am thinking about going with this setup:
Front = 235/35/19
Rear = 265/30/19
This would bascially be the same setup as Joe Z... see https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-f-wheels.html and he seems to not have any problems and this is a daily driver.
So if I go with my setup what would be my issues other than the fact thay this setup would be smaller diameter causing my Revs per mile to increase...and what does that really mean and how does it affect the car...also this setup would be lighter (total weight) as the tries would be lighter that the 245/275 set up...thanks.
Load ratings for XL rated tires
Stock Front - 225/40/19 - 1433 lbs. - Load range 93Y
245/35/19 - 1433 lbs. - Load range 93Y
235/35/19 - 1358 lbs. Load Range 91Y(non- XL - 1201 lbs - Load range 87Y)
Stock Rear - 255/35/19 - 1565 lbs - Load range 96Y
285/30/19 - 1653 lbs - Load range 98Y
275/30/19 - 1565 lbs - Load range 96Y
265/30/19 - 1433 lbs - Load range 93Y
Lou
Last edited by flowrider; Mar 25, 2014 at 11:59 AM.
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