19" wheels, good or bad??

[Rhinorebel]

I've been offered a beautiful set of wheels and tyres at an unbeleivable price, but they couldn't supply the 18" package so offered me the 19"s at the same price. Is this a good idea as my suspension is pretty tight as it is. What are replacement tyres worth??

Any help appreciated.

Dave

[deanx0r]

I just put some 19" wheels on my car, and I say go for it! Others might disagree, but I haven't found the ride to be THAT much harsher.

In terms of tyres, I think you're generally looking at anywhere from $350-$450 per tyre.

[Oz]

keep looken dave IMHO 19" look the goods but if your cars a daily driver forget it, not worth the hassels.

If the 19" do turn the ride right off, you are going to be stuck with them for a little while untill you can unload them & get some smaller wheels.

What size tyre are they going to give u in the package? I can do some checking & find out what a middle of the range set of performance tyres is worth, if you like????

Just PM me if so & I could also get you a better deal on wheels & tyres

Cheers Mike

[Al]

I've had 19's for at least 2yrs now, and i found them to be pretty much hassle free. Basically, the rolling diametre is only 1" bigger than the 18" rims, thus the 19" rims have the same amount of rubber as the 18" rim. What i have discovered though, is that you use more fuel with the 19", about 50km less per tank. I would also only use; f:235 and R:255, depending on your rim width.

[readyGO]

how could u use more fuel for having bigger rims? : how does that work out..

[MC033]

Go for it! I've had 19's for about a year and i haven't had any dramas and mines a daily driver, and as for the fuel mine is the same as it was with 17's! Hankooks 265 35 19's will set you back anywhere from 310 - 450 depending on if you can get a good deal or not. Stop stalling and get them now, not only will it look the goods you'll love them 2!

[Al]

how could u use more fuel for having bigger rims? :    how does that work out..

Simple physics. Larger rolling diameter requires more force to start/stop rolling. Force=Power=More Fuel Consumption. And we haven't yet considered the extra unsprung weight of the rims and tyres. Personally I really couldn't give a f*** about fuel consumption, just thought I would advise you. I've never looked back!

[FATGTS-R]

Wouldnt having a larger rolling diameter over standard decrease rpms needed for the same speed?

i.e with larger wheels your speedo goes out, showing you travelling at a slower speed than you actually are.

[Kaz200]

Personally I wouldn't get anything larger than 17"s, 18"s at most.. its just unnecessary and far too expensive.. if its a daily driver... imagine the tyre costs GAH

[predator]

Usually in a skyline you tend to go through a set of rears in about 12 months.. $800 every 12 months for 19" tyres? Kind of expensive habbit...

[Al]

Usually in a skyline you tend to go through a set of rears in about 12 months.. $800 every 12 months for 19" tyres? Kind of expensive habbit...

Well if you intend to burn your rubber, i suggest you stick with 17's. Also you could pick up a great set of 19", Hankook silica Ventus tyres, for about $290-$330 each tyre.

Most fuel is generally consumed when taking off. Also 19's are generally heavier, so more fuel is used. This is based on my experience from the last 2.5yrs and also my mate's report after using them for 2 months (my car was off the road).

[R32 GT-R]

Wouldnt having a larger rolling diameter over standard decrease rpms needed for the same speed?

i.e with larger wheels your speedo goes out, showing you travelling at a slower speed than you actually are.

Yes which would mean it would show that less km's were done per tank.

[Al]

Yes which would mean it would show that less km's were done per tank.

You point may be valid, but with my std rims, my speedo was was out, when i first put on my 19" i had a speed check done on a dyno from 50-120km/h, @ 10km/h intervals, and found my speedo had become more accurate.

ie: When the speedo showed 70 i was actually doing 69 and when the speedo showed 110 the dyno read 108. Needless to say i was pleased with the result .

[Oz]

Guy & Girls a word of wise to you

Becareful who u get to fit your wheels as some tyre & mechanical places are only there to sell you the wheel & will not tell you what "IS BEST".

The tyre can have the right size on the side wall but @ the same time you also need to know the over all rolling size of the tyre. (different brands have different rolling size belive it or not, same size i.e. 245/40/18 but roll area is not)

Every inch you go up in rim size you MUST bring the tyre size down that much most people will know, also all you guys out there running around with 19" wheels what ever you do stay away from DOT's the catch you with the 19"'s on your line & they feel like being picky they will get you for it to be legal the rim can only be 2" larger than factory fitted so stocks are 16" so the biggest you can go & still be legal is 18"

[Oz]

Oh & before any one ask's

I use to be a tyre fitter & still fit my own tyres onto rims in the back yard (steel wheels only)