Wheels.. what`s your experience with sizes..

[mizoo]

Hi...

I`m new to this forum, I`m from Poland and I owe hC (it`s Hyundai Coupe here), just the one listed in my profile.. Next week I`m going to buy new rims and tires so I would be glad if some of you guys could provide me with some information.

I`m wondering about maximum size of rim that would fit to my hC. It`s not grounded.. has stock springs and dampers. I would prefer to buy tires profiled to smth like 35 or 40...
Would 19x8" rim with 35/40 profiled tire fit my hC?
Please share your experiences with simmilar configuration you`ve tried on Your tib..

[guilty]

I have 18x7 rims on my tib with a +40mm offset when I had a 1.75 drop on mine. I had no issues with rubbing except when turning full lock or when going up a step incline. With no drop you shouldn't have any problems with the 19s on yours but the width might be a little to wide. Can you test fit one on there? 8" wide you might rub your fenders on step incline but not sure I guess it depends on the offset.

Your ride will be a little rougher with the 19's and the 35/40 series tires. Im running 215/35/18 on my car rides ok. Hope that helps if your stock it will be close b/c the overall height of the rim plus the tire.

I would try to test fit and see how the tire lines up with the fender and how close the fender actually sits to the top of the tire.

[tdonnell]

If you go with the 19's, you will definatly need at least a 35 series tire, maybe a 30. Remember, the wider the tire gets, the taller the sidewall gets even when it remains the same number. For example, a 215/35/18 (what I have, works great, no rub) will have a shorter sidewall than say a 235/35/19 (probably what you need, maybe a 245). The larger the first number (the width of the tire), the smaller you will be able to find a sidewall size. You will never find a 215/30 tire, but you might find a 235-245/30. I think if you found a 235 - 245/30/19 you would be okay. Preferably the 235/30/19 if you can find a set. The 19" setup will probably cost about a grand more than the 18's though, especially with a 30 series tire, so maybe you should just go with a 215-225/35/18 that you know fits. Good luck (I hope I didn't confuse you, if you need elaboration, just ask).8D

[MaierApril]

Try using 30 series tires if you can find them. 35 might cause some rubbing if you get 19's

[RedShark]

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