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OEM tire size? or did you go to 35 aspect ratio for more sidewall height?

Looks awesome, I am trying to decide between keeping the OEM rims and going 35. or getting 18" rims with 35 aspect ratio tires.

For me, functionality trumps looks... I am concerned about pothole damage to the rims and tires, which is why I am looking at more side wall. though I am not sure that going from 30 to 35 will give any more protection...
 


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OEM tire size? or did you go to 35 aspect ratio for more sidewall height?

Looks awesome, I am trying to decide between keeping the OEM rims and going 35. or getting 18" rims with 35 aspect ratio tires.

For me, functionality trumps looks... I am concerned about pothole damage to the rims and tires, which is why I am looking at more side wall. though I am not sure that going from 30 to 35 will give any more protection...
Yup OEM tires. I was a bit skeptical because of the 19x10, I thought it would stretch but it’s perfect. A35 would provide more comfort but take me out of the $200 OEM per Tire market 😂. I don’t have the ITS Module but am considering it although the ride quality is OEM. But I’ve heard good things about the ITS module.
 

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OEM tire size? or did you go to 35 aspect ratio for more sidewall height?

Looks awesome, I am trying to decide between keeping the OEM rims and going 35. or getting 18" rims with 35 aspect ratio tires.

For me, functionality trumps looks... I am concerned about pothole damage to the rims and tires, which is why I am looking at more side wall. though I am not sure that going from 30 to 35 will give any more protection...
Or you can go 275/30, which will give you a bit more sidewall and contact patch width at the same time - win, win!
 

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Yup OEM tires. I was a bit skeptical because of the 19x10, I thought it would stretch but it’s perfect. A35 would provide more comfort but take me out of the $200 OEM per Tire market 😂. I don’t have the ITS Module but am considering it although the ride quality is OEM. But I’ve heard good things about the ITS module.
I forgot that I can get OEM tires under $200. thanks for the reminder.

though on the other hand, Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus 275/35ZR19 ($282 at Tire Rack), have a 50k mile warranty which makes them cheaper per mile

side note: Michlines PS AS4 with 45K mile warranty on my previous 07 FA5 Si only lasted only 14k miles, and I got substantial prorated discount for the next set, no questions asked, and that's a good thing since I have no idea why they got bold so quickly :)


I have the ITS DE5 module. for me (and my 61 years old back) it makes a noticeable difference.

FL5 +R was not usable for me on street or freeway driving, while DE5 is tolerable...

I have individual mode set to comfort with the DE5 and I like it a lot for daily driving, freeways and streets. OEM suspension, tires and rims.
 

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Or you can go 275/30, which will give you a bit more sidewall and contact patch width at the same time - win, win!
my top choice is actually 275/35ZR19 Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus

but will take at least a year or two before I'll need new tires.

the OEM tires have 4k miles on them. based on past experience with 07 FA5, both original OEM and various others, I do not expect the OEM tires to last more than 10k miles :)
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