PP2 wheel/tire sizing

[dmann]

Given that the front PP2 wheels are 19x10.5 and can run 305/35s I really want this instead of the 285s that I had originally decided. So, are the PP2 wheels used without spaces?
If so, are there any wheels out there that can run 305s without spaces?

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[dmann]

Wow, i just looked at the price difference between 285s and 305s

 

[302@12psi]

There's no spacers but I believe the inner fender well is different. I believe the stock size is 305/30/19's on the PP2's.

 

[dmann]

I didn't think about the fender liner

 

[dmann]

I would probably run 285s I would still like to go with the 19x10.5 just in case I decide to run 305s.

 

[302@12psi]

My "all season" wheels are 19X10's which fit "decent" all around on my PP2. The stock wheels really set the car off size wise IMHO.

When i was looking for aftermarket options there weren't many 19X10.5's that I found. Most are going to be 10's it seemed.

 

[Silver Bullitt]

There's no spacers but I believe the inner fender well is different. I believe the stock size is 305/30/19's on the PP2's.

Correct. The front wheel offset for the 19x10.5 is 24 which is what gives them their aggressive poke. The 30 series tires are considerably shorter (26.2") compared to the PP1 255's (27"). Although someone is running 305/35/19's on the front supposedly without any rubbing which are 27.4".

 

[NightmareMoon]

Yes, PP2 wheels are run w/o spacers. There are others out there that allow you to run 305s w/o spacers. With a 305 its tight in there, so the trick is getting the offset right, and by avoiding spacers, the correct wheel offset will be different front to back. If you're running a setup as aggressive as a 305 in the front, camber plates are may be required to get it to tuck properly. Camber bolts won't do the trick, as you need the camber w/o sacrificing wheel to strut clearance that the camber bolts sacrifice.

The PP2 19x10.5" ET24 allows a 305 in the front.
APEX SM-10 19x11" ET26 allows a 305 in the front w/o a spacer.
Any other similar offsets and sizes would also work. A 19x10.5 ET30 should work too without poking quite so much as the factory PP2 wheel.

In the rear a typical 305 fitment is a 19x11" ET 50 or 52

 

[2morrow]

Thank you @NightmareMoon

 

[dmann]

Yes, PP2 wheels are run w/o spacers. There are others out there that allow you to run 305s w/o spacers. With a 305 its tight in there, so the trick is getting the offset right, and by avoiding spacers, the correct wheel offset will be different front to back. If you're running a setup as aggressive as a 305 in the front, camber plates are may be required to get it to tuck properly. Camber bolts won't do the trick, as you need the camber w/o sacrificing wheel to strut clearance that the camber bolts sacrifice.

The PP2 19x10.5" ET24 allows a 305 in the front.
APEX SM-10 19x11" ET26 allows a 305 in the front w/o a spacer.
Any other similar offsets and sizes would also work. A 19x10.5 ET30 should work too without poking quite so much as the factory PP2 wheel.

In the rear a typical 305 fitment is a 19x11" ET 50 or 52

much appreciated

 

[Rosni44]

Anyone know if there are any issues running the 305/35 on a 19” pp2 wheel? I’m making sure 35s will work. Thanks

 

[Arknsawchuck]

Anyone know if there are any issues running the 305/35 on a 19” pp2 wheel? I’m making sure 35s will work. Thanks

No problem at all. I've been running that size for 9000 miles now. I wouldn't do it if you have lowered the car though. Mine is not lowered and on a very rough road, in normal mode, and cornering hard at high speed I've had my left front just kiss the lip of the fender. I was the side wall and not the tread so it just kissed the inside of the lip and did no damage. But that has only happened once. It sport or track mode I haven't had it happen. It does close the big gap some so that is a good thing.

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