Blizzak 245/40/19 ok for rear sport rim 19x10?

Silly Rabbit · 08-17-2014, 04:03 PM

I'm looking at a set of 4 blizzak tires. All four are 245/40/19. Perfect for the front, but are these too small for the sport rear wheel?

Bridgestone recommends 8-9.5 wheels for 245/40.

kenchan · 08-17-2014, 04:48 PM

thought blizzaks came in stock sizes. why not just use that? 245/40/19 and 275/35/19.

those 275's are pretty narrow looking as designed.

Silly Rabbit · 08-17-2014, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

thought blizzaks came in stock sizes. why not just use that? 245/40/19 and 275/35/19.

those 275's are pretty narrow looking as designed.

I was looking at a set on craigslist for $300.

kenchan · 08-17-2014, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Silly Rabbit

I was looking at a set on craigslist for $300.

oh i see... yah, i mean you can force it on but it will be stretched.
im not sure how well snow tires handle being stretching though.

ScottOmatic · 08-17-2014, 10:00 PM

Why don't you just get some cheap winter wheels mounted with snow tires like everyone else does? That will handle better in the snow than the wide-*** sport rims and you can just remount your summer wheels back on in the spring instead of having to go get the tires popped off twice a year.

kenchan · 08-18-2014, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ScottOmatic

Why don't you just get some cheap winter wheels mounted with snow tires like everyone else does? That will handle better in the snow than the wide-*** sport rims and you can just remount your summer wheels back on in the spring instead of having to go get the tires popped off twice a year.

@tires popped off

Silly Rabbit · 08-18-2014, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottOmatic

Why don't you just get some cheap winter wheels mounted with snow tires like everyone else does? That will handle better in the snow than the wide-*** sport rims and you can just remount your summer wheels back on in the spring instead of having to go get the tires popped off twice a year.

That is the route I will most likely take. Keeping my eyes open for a set of base wheels.

ScottOmatic · 08-18-2014, 08:51 PM

I was looking at getting winter wheels and tires for the past year myself but then I got an FJ Cruiser 2 months ago, problem solved.. expensive solution.

I was kind of looking forward to finding out how aggressively the VDC kicks in, in a pile of slush. #shrug

Silly Rabbit · 08-21-2014, 07:37 AM

Bought a set of stock wheels from a forum member. Which size is best for winter tires on 18s?

Edit:
It looks like most recommend 225/50 F and 245/45 R. A quick look at tire rack and these sizes are not available now.

Looks like LM-60 was replaced by LM-32. Anyone tried these?

LINK1

LINK2

Since the LM-60 is being cleared out, anyone know of a place to pick up them up cheap?

08-17-2014, 04:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Silly Rabbit Track Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brookston, IN Age: 54 Posts: 683 Drives: '12 PW Touring Sport Rep Power: 619	Blizzak 245/40/19 ok for rear sport rim 19x10? I'm looking at a set of 4 blizzak tires. All four are 245/40/19. Perfect for the front, but are these too small for the sport rear wheel? Bridgestone recommends 8-9.5 wheels for 245/40. Last edited by Silly Rabbit; 08-17-2014 at 04:16 PM.

08-17-2014, 04:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	thought blizzaks came in stock sizes. why not just use that? 245/40/19 and 275/35/19. those 275's are pretty narrow looking as designed. Zteve likes this.

08-21-2014, 07:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
Silly Rabbit Track Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brookston, IN Age: 54 Posts: 683 Drives: '12 PW Touring Sport Rep Power: 619	Bought a set of stock wheels from a forum member. Which size is best for winter tires on 18s? Edit: It looks like most recommend 225/50 F and 245/45 R. A quick look at tire rack and these sizes are not available now. Looks like LM-60 was replaced by LM-32. Anyone tried these? LINK1 LINK2 Since the LM-60 is being cleared out, anyone know of a place to pick up them up cheap? Last edited by Silly Rabbit; 08-21-2014 at 07:55 AM.

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ScottOmatic Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 63 Drives: '88 Porsche 928 S4 Rep Power: 12	I was looking at getting winter wheels and tires for the past year myself but then I got an FJ Cruiser 2 months ago, problem solved.. expensive solution. I was kind of looking forward to finding out how aggressively the VDC kicks in, in a pile of slush. #shrug