BLACKURA_NY

iTrader: (6)

I've gotta 2006 5AT and i just got some 19's.

They are ASA ST3 19 x 8.5 +42mm offset.

I got Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 235/35/19. I notice just about everybody else here has 245/35/19 especially on their RonJon wheels. My wheels are the same specs, but why did tirerack tell me to get 235s ? Also, i got the TPMS sensors installed.

Also, im gonna drop it. Probably Comtpech Springs. I wont have any rub issues, right? Like i said, the specs on these are EXACTLY like the RonJon Inspyres. Would 245's be better for pot holes and everyday driving?


Here are some pics.

PPLAPW

It would be a good idea for wheel protection. Theres nothing wrong with it though. But its good for protection like I said.....

You car is beggin' for a drop........ ASAP

BLACKURA_NY

iTrader: (6)

i've been pulling my hair out deciding what to do on suspension. i had an 04 TSX with an eibach sportline kit (approx 2.5") but no new shocks/strusts. The car drove/handled great, but all 4 18" wheels got cracked on a serious bump. I've weighed out ALL the options for my TL

A-Spec
Eibach/Koni
Comptech/Koni
Tien Basic

I live in the NY metro area, and pot holes are common. Can i get some good feedback from people on what drop i should use? I guess since i've got a 235 tire, rubbing wont be a problem , eh?

ililillilillilil

every rim/ tire shop person i spoke with told me 235/35. even Ron Jon personally told me 235/35. when i was looking @ wheel&tire specs on this site i got mixed up because so many people go with 245. anyway, i got to Queens often & hit a lot of bumps but i'm glad i took the right advise & went with 235/35 for my 19x8.5's. they are definately not rubberbands. i think that it has to do with maintaining the original ride height & throwing off speedo/vsa, but i'm not sure

ussi

iTrader: (1)

your tire size should be fine and shouldn't rub at all even after you drop. I have 20's w/ 235/35 in the front w/ no rubbing.

chill_dog

235 is more suited to a X8 wheel, although it will fit a X8.5 (and a X7.5). I think, technically, you can even put them on X7's and X9's. It's not going to hurt anything; it just means you have a little less patch on the road.

As for throwing off a speedo, a 245 isn't going to do anything noticeable, so if anyone has that in the back of thier mind as a concern, forget about it (PROOF - fill in the specs of your wheel/tire on the right and scroll down).

BLACK - those wheels look great!

BLACKURA_NY

iTrader: (6)

thanks chill_dog. They are actually perfect AMG knock offs. The company ASA has ST2, ST3 & ST4 which are all exact AMG replicas.

they are HEAVY WHEELS THOUGH!!! 30.5 lbs each. YIKES !!! lol

chill_dog

I thought they looked like Mercedes wheels...they look bigger than 19's, too...probably due partly to the design and partly to those 235's. 30 lbs? That'll slow you down a bit (it's heavier than stock), but they sure do look good...

BLACKURA_NY

iTrader: (6)

i dont know if you have wheels or not, but check out ASA's line. they are all pretty sick. I like the ST4 better, but they are back ordered until August. check `em out on tirerack.com

chill_dog

Got RJSD Devotions 3pF's...checked out TR...I like the ST3's the best...and the OZ's