Need hepl with tire size

[ryant601]

Hi all -

Looking for some assistance with my next set of tires in a few months. Long story, but I currently have 255/35/19 Indy 500s square on my PP rims (Base GT though) while my snow tires on are on my current wheels and am looking to have a nicer looking summer set of rubber.

I love the Indy 500s and will be rolling with them again. The current look of 255/35/19 looks like crap on a non lowered car and I won't be lowering it for at least a little bit. What's your recommendation on tire sizes to flesh out the look a little bit. Not opposed to spaces, as I know I'm a little limited with the PP wheels.

Was thinking 265/40/19 in the front and 285/35/19 in the back....is that going to look stupid? My thinking is that with the taller sidewalls it'll fill it out a bit more. Also considering the 275/40/19 for the rear...but would prefer the extra .4" of width.

Any advice is most appreciated, don't want to screw up again.

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[aleccesarenriquez]

Most people on springs with pp wheels go with the stock pp tire sizes, 255/40/19 front + 275/40/19, with 1” spacers. Without springs, it wouldn’t look that bad still, as the wheels sit close to flush (the rears poke a bit, but not worth the hassle of smaller spacers).

 

[Apex Wheels]

I would stick with the stock sizes on the PP wheels as they do fit the wheel nicely. 255 is great on a 9" wide, and 275 is great on a 9.5". Anything wider is diminishing returns as the wheel can't optimally support that much tire. Sure you could cram more on, but not worth it.

- Cory

 

[ryant601]

I would stick with the stock sizes on the PP wheels as they do fit the wheel nicely. 255 is great on a 9" wide, and 275 is great on a 9.5". Anything wider is diminishing returns as the wheel can't optimally support that much tire. Sure you could cram more on, but not worth it.

- Cory

That's good to know...also happen to be cheapest sizes! What about profile, any advice? Stick with the 40?

 

[Apex Wheels]

That's good to know...also happen to be cheapest sizes! What about profile, any advice? Stick with the 40?

I would stick with the 40 sidewall on each, yes. It's a good matchup for the gear ratios and will visually look much better if you're not going to lower the car from the stock ride height.

- Cory

 

[ryant601]

I would stick with the 40 sidewall on each, yes. It's a good matchup for the gear ratios and will visually look much better if you're not going to lower the car from the stock ride height.

- Cory

Currently stock height, but plan to lower it with either pro-kits or Steeda Sport Progressives

 

[Apex Wheels]

Currently stock height, but plan to lower it with either pro-kits or Steeda Sport Progressives

Both will still work well with the factory tire sizes.

 

[ryant601]

Both will still work well with the factory tire sizes.

Excellent, thanks for all the help!

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