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19" Wheels (Konig Tantrums) and Tires (Nitto vs Michelin)
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Will the Following Konig Tantrums fit my 92 VR-4?
19x8
5-114.3 bolt pattern
Will I need spacers? Any problems hitting the calipers? How about rubbing in the wheel well, I should't have any rubbing because the total size of tire and wheel should be about the same.
As far as tires go, I'm thinking either 275/30 or 255/35 Both will yield about the same total diameter and thus should not rub. Even w/ my intrax springs. Will I have any problems w/ a 275/30 What are the pros and cons of a such a low profile tower.
Also, are Nitto Tires any good compared to michelins? I have always bought Michelin Pilot XGT tires, how do Nitto compare. Nitto makes the 275/30 and michelin makes the 255/35.
Thanks in advance for any help. O yeah, one other thing. The other wheel I'm considering is an 18" OZ F1 Plus (but I really want 19s and think the tantrums look cool)
Thanks again,
Chris
19x8
5-114.3 bolt pattern
Will I need spacers? Any problems hitting the calipers? How about rubbing in the wheel well, I should't have any rubbing because the total size of tire and wheel should be about the same.
As far as tires go, I'm thinking either 275/30 or 255/35 Both will yield about the same total diameter and thus should not rub. Even w/ my intrax springs. Will I have any problems w/ a 275/30 What are the pros and cons of a such a low profile tower.
Also, are Nitto Tires any good compared to michelins? I have always bought Michelin Pilot XGT tires, how do Nitto compare. Nitto makes the 275/30 and michelin makes the 255/35.
Thanks in advance for any help. O yeah, one other thing. The other wheel I'm considering is an 18" OZ F1 Plus (but I really want 19s and think the tantrums look cool)
Thanks again,
Chris
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that tire size will not fit on a 8" wide rim. I run 18x9 konig tantrums with 255/35 in the front and 265 30 in the rear, and they clear no problem. If you wish to run 19" you will need the 19x9 and 255/30/19 in the front and 275/25 in the rear if they make it, or 265/25/19. And that is a pretty thin tire wall so tires will be very $$$ and you will have to keep an extremely close eye on tire pressure as you will not notice when you are low on air.
they do make a 19x9 but I'm not sure if the offset is +45mm, as that is what you need to clear the front brakes. As for differnt tires sizes front and rear I just did it for looks, it doesn't make much of a difference unless you start running insane amounts of power where it might help having a larger tire on the back. but even then it would be marginal with the AWD
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Are you sure?
http://www.konigwheels.com/catalog_product_details.cfm?CategoryID=1&ss_id=20&ss_categoryName=Tantrum
Thats from Konig's website, while they may not have all info online, it would seem as if the only 19 they make is the 19x8. Any links to where I can find a 19x9?
http://www.konigwheels.com/catalog_product_details.cfm?CategoryID=1&ss_id=20&ss_categoryName=Tantrum
Thats from Konig's website, while they may not have all info online, it would seem as if the only 19 they make is the 19x8. Any links to where I can find a 19x9?
So the 18X9 +45mm clears the from brakes?? cool~6g72tt said:that tire size will not fit on a 8" wide rim. I run 18x9 konig tantrums with 255/35 in the front and 265 30 in the rear, and they clear no problem. If you wish to run 19" you will need the 19x9 and 255/30/19 in the front and 275/25 in the rear if they make it, or 265/25/19. And that is a pretty thin tire wall so tires will be very $$$ and you will have to keep an extremely close eye on tire pressure as you will not notice when you are low on air.
about ur tires... u r seriously riskin fryin ur transfer case with those tire combo.. the variation is a bit too much...
255/35/18 --> circumference: 1997.11mm
265/30/18 --> circumference: 1935.85mm
That what I thought when i bought mine and I was pissed when i found out they made 19x9. It not on the website but you can get them. the tires are mucho expensive though, so I guess I'm glad i din't get them as the tires would have broke my wallet.
I run 19x9 AVS Model 5's. Offset is 40. The tire size is 255/35/19 (Toyo Proxes T1-S). This is about optimal for handling because the sidewall is short and stiff and is ideally suited for a 9" rim width. The 255 is slightly taller than the RPM match size for the speedometer which would be a 245/35/19. This produces a very slight speedometer error but it so small as to be irrelevant. The 245 would ideally want a 8.5" rim width so using a 9" rim would create small amount of sidewall flex.
It is my opinion that a 275/35/19 wouldn't clear in the front. I am not aware that anyone makes a 265/35/19 tire. If you go to a 30 series (like a 265/30/19) you will need a 9.5" rim (minimum) to properly seat the tire. You could go with splits like a 245/35/19 front and a 285/35/19 rear (a combination that would be close enough in RPM that you wouldn't damage the VC) but this will require a 10" (minimum) wheel for the rear and a wheel between 8.5 and 9.5 " for the front (so a 9" would work well). It will be less optimal from a handling perspective but it would probably look nice.
Expect to pay between $275 and $325 a tire for stuff in this range, there are not many choices.
Chris
1994 VR4
It is my opinion that a 275/35/19 wouldn't clear in the front. I am not aware that anyone makes a 265/35/19 tire. If you go to a 30 series (like a 265/30/19) you will need a 9.5" rim (minimum) to properly seat the tire. You could go with splits like a 245/35/19 front and a 285/35/19 rear (a combination that would be close enough in RPM that you wouldn't damage the VC) but this will require a 10" (minimum) wheel for the rear and a wheel between 8.5 and 9.5 " for the front (so a 9" would work well). It will be less optimal from a handling perspective but it would probably look nice.
Expect to pay between $275 and $325 a tire for stuff in this range, there are not many choices.
Chris
1994 VR4
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Do you know where I can buy the 19x9s? I just called the guys at
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/
But they say they only sell the 19x8. Any ideas?
Thanks again,
Chris
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/
But they say they only sell the 19x8. Any ideas?
Thanks again,
Chris
actaully i just checked, i have 255/35 on the front and 265/35 on the back.
i just talked to the company where the guy said he got the 19x9 and he was lying i guess because they said the largest is a 19x8. however he also mentioned that the extra diameter gives the rim enough width at that point to clear the caliper. but you would be limited to a 245 or maybe a 255 wide tire.
i recalculted the circumference:
265/35/18 = 1727.71 mm
255/35/18 = 1716.72 mm
a differnce of 11 mm. I presume that should be okay for the transfer case?
265/35/18 = 1727.71 mm
255/35/18 = 1716.72 mm
a differnce of 11 mm. I presume that should be okay for the transfer case?
u'll survive~6g72tt said:i recalculted the circumference:
265/35/18 = 1727.71 mm
255/35/18 = 1716.72 mm
a differnce of 11 mm. I presume that should be okay for the transfer case?
do you know what the max differnce allowed is? i never even thought about the x-fre case when i put the tires on.
i used the following formula:
18" = 457.2mm
265*0.35 = 92.75mm
diameter = 457.2 + 92.75 = 549.95mm
radius = 549.95mm/2 = 274.98mm
circ = 2 * pi * radius = 2(3.14) *274.98mm = 1727.71mm
18" = 457.2mm
265*0.35 = 92.75mm
diameter = 457.2 + 92.75 = 549.95mm
radius = 549.95mm/2 = 274.98mm
circ = 2 * pi * radius = 2(3.14) *274.98mm = 1727.71mm
Does anyone know if the 17X9's wil clear the calipers. I'm loooking to get rid of my rims very soon.
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