Hey guys, anyone know whether or not you can go to a 275/40/19 in the rear without issues. Currently I have 275/30/19 and just thinking ahead when these wear out. Looking to have a bit softer ride in the rear.
Hey guys, anyone know whether or not you can go to a 275/40/19 in the rear without issues. Currently I have 275/30/19 and just thinking ahead when these wear out. Looking to have a bit softer ride in the rear.
They are 9.5", My car is not lowered and I am not looking to lower it. So I was thinking I could fill more of the wheel well with a 40 but certainly a 35.What's the width?
19x9.5?
It is going to look ridiculous , not to mention the TCS issues.
It will activate and retard the engine power, like lifting off the accelerator pedal would. It does this because it thinks that the rear tires are not gripping, due to the rates of rotation, front vs rear, being different from what it expects.OK, so if you went to the 275/35/19 the TCS will not be happy. What would be the syptoms of an unhappy TCS under these conditions?
Angus, Thanks for the explanation, just wanted to get the facts. I also appreciate the tire recommendation. Currently running Hankooks 275/30/19.
Happa88, You are correct 225/35/18 in the front. When it becomes time to change the rears I will look for the 265/30/19 in a PS2.
Thanks for the feedbcak!
If that's the case, the fronts are the wrong size too. :redface: That's part of the reason why it looks like the rears need more rubber, because the fronts have too much! Going down to a 265/30/19 rear will just give you more problems in terms of looks and TCS issues.
I'll make some suggestions:
1) Replace the fronts with a 215/35/18. This is the correct sizing for TCS and fitment for the front on an NSX on an 18" wheel.
2) Replace the rears with a 275/30/19. This tire matches the front 215/35/18 for TCS issues.
3) Match the front and rear tires in both tire manufacturer and tire model. i.e. If you want to run PS2 in the rear, run the PS2 in the front
4) To fill the gap of the wheel well, lower the car. I'm not sure how many miles are on your car or stock suspension. If you're still running the stock suspension, most likely the struts need to be replaced anyway. A suggestion would be to get the Bilstein struts and put them on the lower perch (lowers about 7/8"). If it's too low for you, you can always put it back to the higher perch which is the factory height. You'll keep the stock springs, so overall the ride is the same stiffness, just more controlled.
Im running 225/35/18 and 275/30/19 Nitto 555's no rubbing issues and my car is slammed.