Tire size

[Dadof7]

I am looking to buy new tires on my 2019 Stinger GT2 RWD. Stock rims are 19” I am looking to get 275/35/19 on rear and 245/40/19 on front. Will these tires fit with no issues? Thanks Hive fam.

 

[Snicklefritz]

those will work. a lot of owners use those tire sizes. usually on wider rims but 8" and 8.5" will fit. the front tire width is considered maxed out on an 8" wheel. the rear tire width exceeds the max recommended. that doesn't mean it won't fit, just that handling will be affected somewhat, if you are going to go for high g's in a curve.

 

[Dadof7]

those will work. a lot of owners use those tire sizes. usually on wider rims but 8" and 8.5" will fit. the front tire width is considered maxed out on an 8" wheel. the rear tire width exceeds the max recommended. that doesn't mean it won't fit, just that handling will be affected somewhat, if you are going to go for high g's in a curve.

Thank you for the explanation and your help.

 

[Kia Stinger]

I am looking to buy new tires on my 2019 Stinger GT2 RWD. Stock rims are 19” I am looking to get 275/35/19 on rear and 245/40/19 on front. Will these tires fit with no issues? Thanks Hive fam.

Welcome! Just noting that I’m moving this topic out of the community lounge and into the Stinger tires forum.

 

[vipeboy2000]

I run slightly smaller than that at 235/40/19 and 265/35/19 since i like the look of the fronts not being as "stretched" and it gives me a tiny bit more pothole protection... however, tirerack and others have done tests and has shown that actually for the best handling around a track, a narrower tire on the same wheel provides faster times and feels better...

 

[Dadof7]

I run slightly smaller than that at 235/40/19 and 265/35/19 since i like the look of the fronts not being as "stretched" and it gives me a tiny bit more pothole protection... however, tirerack and others have done tests and has shown that actually for the best handling around a track, a narrower tire on the same wheel provides faster times and feels better...

Great input, thank you.

 

[Volfy]

I run slightly smaller than that at 235/40/19 and 265/35/19 since i like the look of the fronts not being as "stretched" and it gives me a tiny bit more pothole protection... however, tirerack and others have done tests and has shown that actually for the best handling around a track, a narrower tire on the same wheel provides faster times and feels better...

I just watched that vid too a few days ago. Excellent test with very useful data. Stuff like that is why I tend to buy my wheels/tires from TireRack. Well worth supporting.

They are spot on about the trade-offs when the various tire sizing and rim width. It is precisely why I prefer 235/45R18 on 18x7.5 wheels for daily driving. I'm amazed at the ride quality and added comfort 1/2" rim width makes, compared to the stock setup of 225/45R18 on OEM 18x8 wheels. Turn-ins and overall steering response might not be razor sharp, but it is really not that far off. Still plenty fun for spirited driving, even when squealing tires caving the occasional fast corner.

For my track setup up though, I went with 245/40R18 on 18x8.5 and will likely switch to either 245/35R18 or 255/35R18 on the next set.