Tire size and sidewall question....

**EuroB6** · 04-04-2008 09:48 AM

I currently have RS4 reps, 19x8 ET 35 on my car, with 245/35/19 Falken 452 tires. They are great tires, but when I lower my car, im going to rub like a SOB. already on stock height, with a couple of people in the car, if I take hard turns, the tires will slightly rub. I am looking to downsize to 235/35/19, but my question is, what tires can I buy, will have rouned off edges. The 452s, are blocky looking, almost 90 degree angle from tread to sidewall. I want something like the Falken ST115 Azenis, which has a nice curve from the tread to sidewall, and because of this, doesnt really interfere with the fenders. Please recommend tires that have this feature, so I can purchase, ASAP. Thanks!

**Underpsi** · 04-04-2008 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by EuroB6

I currently have RS4 reps, 19x8 ET 35 on my car, with 245/35/19 Falken 452 tires. They are great tires, but when I lower my car, im going to rub like a SOB. already on stock height, with a couple of people in the car, if I take hard turns, the tires will slightly rub. I am looking to downsize to 235/35/19, but my question is, what tires can I buy, will have rouned off edges. The 452s, are blocky looking, almost 90 degree angle from tread to sidewall. I want something like the Falken ST115 Azenis, which has a nice curve from the tread to sidewall, and because of this, doesnt really interfere with the fenders. Please recommend tires that have this feature, so I can purchase, ASAP. Thanks!

where is it rubbing? front/rear, inside/outside?

**EuroB6** · 04-04-2008 10:07 AM

outsides..front/rear

**Underpsi** · 04-04-2008 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by EuroB6

outsides..front/rear

by looking at the Falken tire specs, the 235 and 245 section width only differs by 0.1"(thats 2.54cm) which I don't think it will make a difference.

also you shouldn't be rubbing with those offsets or tire widths; my guess is that this will go away once you stiffen up your suspension with springs or coilovers; but i see you already have coils...

**EuroB6** · 04-04-2008 10:22 AM

actually, it depends on which falken tires you look at. my old st115 azenis were 245 and because of the rounded shoulder, didnt have this problem. But, they are now discontinued and cant get tehm anywhere else.. i dont have the coils installed yet, i am going tomorrow, finally! but they will definitely rub, i know it.