Going to 19's - need to choose the correct tyres.

[nluk100]

OK, so the rubber on my current 18's is due for replacement and I've had a set of 19's (8.5 ET 42) waiting patiently in my garage - I'm torn between 225/35/19 and 225/40/19.

I'm after comfort more than anything so leaning towards the 40 profile but I don't want any rubbing.

Any advice?

 

[S3Alex]

Well....the PSS is still a good tyre,and well worth considering.

The Pilot Sport Cup 2s are decent dry weather tyres,but a bit iffy otherwise,and the Toyo R888Rs have far better wet grip up to their limits(I'll be trying that soon).

 

[SootySport]

You'll need the 35 profile tyres with 225 or 235 section tyres. 40 will rub with 5 up in the car and your speedo will reading low.

 

[Donny_DJ]

Yeah ET42 is quite a high offset for the little A3 so go safe with 35 profile. Mine are ET50 and I have 40 profile with no rubbing.

 

[nluk100]

Thanks guys. I was hoping to go with the 40 profiles to try and keep some comfort but don't want any rubbing.