[Ste133]

Chaps,

I'm looking at buying some new rubber for my 19" 230's.

I've priced up a number of different tyres and finding a matching set from a decent brand at a decent price can be quite painful.

Recently I've read a few posts where people are running a 265 tyre on the rears where the standard fit is 255?

I'm slightly confused - how does this affect the car? Can anyone running this set up give me some feedback? Does anyone have any pictures of a 265 tyre on 230 wheels? Is it safe to run this setup?

I will happily admit I'm not too clued up on this topic, so all advice is welcome!

[Markypoo]

Im running 265 19" rears and 235 19' fronts, non run flat, no problems at all, 255's are a run flat size. You'd be hard pushed telling the difference when they're on the car

[m1bjr]

You wont notice, 265 is perfectly okay in spec on that size 230 style alloy.
I run that size on my coupe, as doa lot of others on here.

Steve

[Ste133]

Hi guys,

Thank you for your replies, you've put my mind at ease.

Does this mean that I have to go for a 265/35/19 if I went this route? Or can I stick to a 265/30/19?

Thanks again!

[m1bjr]

There are few, if any, making a 255/30/19
Which is why people like me running the popular budget tyres like Falkens have no choice but to fit the 265/30/19.
I upped the front a size too, just for 'equality' and because they are easy to find.
I wouldnt up the profile to 35 at the back however, there is no real need and it'll upset the speedo accuracy a little.