So I've gone and bought some 19s... :/

[Clart]

I know not the best choice of size, but I like em and that's all that counts. Can anyone advise on what size tyres will I need? Wheels are 19 x 8, car has been lowered 35mm...

Many thanks

 

[jojo]

235/35R19s is what I ran, you will also be fine with 225/35s, go 235 for better rim protection!

 

[Clart]

Cheers Jo, do you think I could go for a higher profile? Maybe 40mm? Or is that too much to ask?

Phil.

 

[jojo]

Cheers Jo, do you think I could go for a higher profile? Maybe 40mm? Or is that too much to ask?

Phil.

35 profile is needed to keep it near the oem rolling radius buddy. If you go 40, it's going to catch something from my experience.

 

[Clart]

Mmmmm Thought you'd say that. I'm running 35mm 18s at the moment and the ride is really harsh.
Gonna look mint but I'm going to feel every little imperfection in our pot holed roads... They'll be fcuked by this time next year LOL

Phil.

 

[Clart]

Next question...

Which premium tyres would you recommend?

Phil.

 

[Alex C]

35% not 35mm

 

[Clart]

Just shows my ignorance... I thought that was the side wall height? Stupid boy... LOL

 

[desertstorm]

Uniroyal Rainsports seem to get some good reviews and aren't silly money.
http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/uniroyal/rainsport-3/235-35-r19-91y-187778

Karl.

 

[superkarl]

Next question...

Which premium tyres would you recommend?

Phil.

Tyreleader have a great deal on Goodyear eagle F1s at the min although not sure if in your size

 

[jojo]

Buy something premium and the ride will be fine Phil, budgets = hard ride from experience.

 

[superkarl]

http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres-235-35-19/?s=S
Kumho and uni royals are a bargain

 

[Clart]

http://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre-details/goodyear-eagle-f1-asymmetric-2-235-35-r19-91-y-xl-mfs#87730139

Thoughts on these?

 

[Clart]

Are the Uniroyal's better than the Goodyear's?

 

[Clart]

I don't care about tyre wear as I do next to no miles in the S3, just looking for the best performance...

 

[superkarl]

For performance, the good years will be better. Uni royals are a great all rounder for British weather.

 

[Clart]

Goodyear it is then... Cheers all

 

[Clart]

Just ordered

 

[S3quatt]

Nooo! Go with Michelin Pilot sports!
Superb traction & awesome rim protection!

 

[Clart]

Really??? I've just placed the order... I'm sure it can be cancelled though...
What's it to be folks?
I know nothing...

 

[Blackwhite]

Nooo! Go with Michelin Pilot sports!
Superb traction & awesome rim protection!

+ 1

 

[Clart]

JoJo.... Speak to me... What tyres would JoJo buy???

 

[jojo]

If you've ordered Goodyears, just stick with them, they will be fine.

 

[Clart]

JoJo, I respect your choice and I'll stick with it!
Hail to the Drift King!!!

 

[ayfreetee]

Toyo proxy's, for pure dry weather grip, pricey though, the profile number is the percentage of the width of the tread, so really you should have had 40 profile on your 18s, I use 235/35/19 on mine.

 

[Nilz]

OK now the tyres are sorted and we know they are 19s.....what have you ordered???

@Clart

 

[Clart]

 

[Clart]

I'm going to pull off the stupid G badge on the center cap as it looks Gash!
Love these wheels, I had a set before in 18" but smashed two of them on a pothole.

 

[Clart]

My old 18"s... R.I.P.

 

[jojo]

You and your Lambo rims Phil!

 

[Clart]

I loves em Jo
I've actually still got the old bent rims LOL.

And the Jade R's on on the S3 at the moment, they really don't suit the car... They will be going straight on the bay!
Can't wait to get these fitted, I'm hoping to get the tyres for Friday...

 

[jojo]

I love Porsche twists too, but I let mine go in the end... I went down the motorsport route after 10 years of bling!

 

[superkarl]

I love Porsche twists too, but I let mine go in the end... I went down the motorsport route after 10 years of bling!

Hmmmm, this contradicts the 225 on 9.5 comment

 

[jojo]

Hmmmm, this contradicts the 225 on 9.5 comment

Work in progress son!

 

[Nilz]

@jojo im disappointed you havent put a pic of the car with its rims on in its heyday!!

 

[jojo]

@jojo im disappointed you havent put a pic of the car with its rims on in its heyday!!

You mean this one?

 

[Nilz]

And there we have it

 

[fingermouse]

lol havn`t been on for a while and your still posting that pic jojo lol

 

[Clart]

Finally got all four wheels fitted today after my spacers turned up, will post photos up tomorrow.
I fitted the rear wheels yesterday just to check clearances and the ESP didn't like it at all, 19" rear and 18" front, ESP light came on momentarily and cut power or applied brakes or something.

Really happy with the Goodyear F1s, they are no where near as harsh a ride as the TOYO's I had before.

 

[jojo]

It probably looks like this?