opinions needed for 19" tire size 225/40 or 235/35

[zebinheimer]

ok so i have a new set of vmr v710's for my s4 (19x8.5 +35). I want a little bit of stretch if possible but I want to keep it safe as we do have a decent amount of potholes around here. these were the sizes I was thinking of (most stretch to least):
225/40/19
235/35/19
245/35/19

do you think the 225 is unsafe to run in terms of destroying my rims or?.... thanks in advance and also I did search but i couldnt seem to find the answer to my question ;/

[jimrobbington]

I have 245/35s and rub like a mother ** on my coils!

[dparm]

225 is way too narrow for an 8.5" wheels. You need to be running at least a 235, with 245 or 255 being preferable.

255/35R19 is stock RS4 size.

[ItzDarrellS4]

slammed on KW's and I run 19x8.5 et32 235/35/19. tried 245/35 but it rubbed like a mother******

[zebinheimer]

well i figured the extra sidewall height on the 225/40's would give me a nice stretch with similar durability to a 235/35. a buddy of mine will be running 225/40/18 on an 18x9.5 wheel. and ive seen lots do that. now how about for potholes, i ran 235/35/19 on my a6 with 8" wide wheels and those bent all day long lol. now would i have the same problem on these 8.5's you think.... school me, im ready haha

[fatbrembos]

im running 235/35 and i have the same wheels
my coilovers are maxed out and i dont rub at all, but for a nicer look i prefer 225

[zebinheimer]

ok so perhaps i sould revise my question now given the knowledge you all have stated.... with 235/35/19 on my 8.5's should i be ****ting my pants about a bent wheel or 3 lol

[J0HN_R1]

I think, the more narrow the tire (compared to stock/recommended size) the more risk of bending a rim...

[Mr. Corey]

I'm running a 225-35-19 on a 9'' wheels with a little stretch. I haven't damaged my rims but depending on road conditions where you drive and live. 225-40 should be fine with a 8.5'' wheel.

[zebinheimer]

would there be any chance that you and/or anyone can else post some pics of some 225/40;'s laced to the 8.5's?

[b spot]

I'm running 235's on 19x9's and have a slight stretch. You won't have any I would guess on an 8.5" rim.

As for the ride and stuff, they will all be within millimeters of each other, you won't notice a difference. It may just be easier to curb your rims.

[fatbrembos]

with 235's on my vmr's ive hit some pretty mean potholes and nothing, one of my room mates has some rotiform blq's on 225's and i know he kills those things and never has had a problem so i think overall with any of those two options youll be fine

[B6JoeS4]

245's and i rub all the damn time. i would go 235's for sure

[ABT B7]

I am running 245/35/19 and I rub almost all the time in the rear. Front you need to remove the top screw on top of the wheel well then it does not rub anymore.

[staticuxo]

I'm running 235's on 19x9's and have a slight stretch. You won't have any I would guess on an 8.5" rim.

As for the ride and stuff, they will all be within millimeters of each other, you won't notice a difference. It may just be easier to curb your rims.

do you have any pics? i'm about to pick up OEM RS4 wheels which are 9" wide and i planned on stretching a 235/35 but i'm also thinking about a 235/35.. thanks!



I'm running a 225-35-19 on a 9'' wheels with a little stretch. I haven't damaged my rims but depending on road conditions where you drive and live. 225-40 should be fine with a 8.5'' wheel.

can you post some close up pics please? (: your bentley wheels look AMAZING.

[b spot]

do you have any pics? i'm about to pick up OEM RS4 wheels which are 9" wide and i planned on stretching a 235/35 but i'm also thinking about a 235/35.. thanks!


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[J0HN_R1]

Your car screams "black out my chrome trim & wheels..!"... LoL

What part of town are you in, NW...?




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