Need your help with tires...

**EuroB6** · 04-04-2008 10:13 AM

My issue is that I have 245/35/19 Falken 452 tires, and they rub on my B7 S4. I have 19x8 RS4 reps, ET35. The tread on the tires are very wide and dont curve at all to the sidewall, it's very blocky looking. Like a 90 degree angle. I would now like to downgrade to a 235/35/19 tire set, but want your feedback on which tires will have these rounded shoulders that I am looking for. Thanks!

**EuroB6** · 04-04-2008 11:51 AM

never mind..bought new tires..

**enigma1406** · 04-04-2008 12:13 PM

What'd you get? Did it fix your rubbing issues? I'm in a very similar situation as you.

**EuroB6** · 04-04-2008 12:18 PM

235/35/19...fuzion zri..awesome sidewall, nice and curved. get them from tire rack

**enigma1406** · 04-04-2008 12:32 PM

Hmm interesting. They're not XL...that's probably why I've never seen them in my tirerack searches. I thought XL load rating was recommended or required for our heavy ass cars.

**Shonobi** · 04-04-2008 12:38 PM

Was the 245/35/19 on a stock suspension?

**EuroB6** · 04-04-2008 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by enigma1406

Hmm interesting. They're not XL...that's probably why I've never seen them in my tirerack searches. I thought XL load rating was recommended or required for our heavy ass cars.

RF is fine as well..the load for each tire is more than enough..trust me, you're ok..I talked to the guys at TireRack on the phone as well.
Also, I had these same tires on my previous S4 and they were good.

**EuroB6** · 04-04-2008 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by Shonobi

Was the 245/35/19 on a stock suspension?

yeah, they were too squared off and having the car lowered the way I wanted it, would've rubbed like a SOB.

How you been man? long time no talk? You guys still meet up off of Rte3? Ima come by one night, if you guys still go.

**cam** · 04-04-2008 01:00 PM

if you want to go really low, 225's are where its at

**EuroB6** · 04-04-2008 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by enigma1406

Hmm interesting. They're not XL...that's probably why I've never seen them in my tirerack searches. I thought XL load rating was recommended or required for our heavy ass cars.

Talked with Doc, from TireRack. XL, is same as RF, they are both reinforced, which we need. Problem is, 235/35/19 is not safe for the S4s because of the front weight. That size falls short of 44lbs. The 245/35/19 exceeds it by 110lbs. I went ahead and changed my order from 235/35/19 Fuzion ZRi to 245/35/19 ZRi. The tread width is only 8.5", and it still has a nice curve on the shoulder to clear the fender. My current Falken 452 tires have a tread width of 9.1" That's an extra .6" less tread width, before it starts curving down toward the sidewalls. Here's a pic of my old car and what they looked like. It has a nice stretch, naturally and allows for fender clearance.

**91gl** · 04-04-2008 01:52 PM

what do me, you, and colin all have in common?

**EuroB6** · 04-04-2008 01:56 PM

hahahaha.....

**Shonobi** · 04-04-2008 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by 91gl

what do me, you, and colin all have in common?

SPORTEC RIMS....LMAO...AND YES THEY WILL BE ROCKED THIS SPRING WITH NEW SHOES....lol :))

**Shonobi** · 04-04-2008 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by EuroB6

yeah, they were too squared off and having the car lowered the way I wanted it, would've rubbed like a SOB.

How you been man? long time no talk? You guys still meet up off of Rte3? Ima come by one night, if you guys still go.

NAH...RT 3 was shutdown but the cops last yr. Wednesday: RUtgers Grease Truck; Thursday: EdgeWater...
How is life? That S5 is looking pretty Nice...Hmmmm
Shonobi