[FCon]

I have a 2018 2.0 Touring, and these Michelin Primacy MXM4's are just atrocious on Long Island roads. I've literally had 3 blowouts since Covid started because nobody decided to ever fix the potholes (even when nobody was on the roads for a change).

I was debating two options:

1. Go down to 235/45 R18 wheels, which would be practically the exact same diameter (+/- 0.1") but give an extra .5" of sidewall. Pros: higher sidewall, same size as current stock wheels, Cons: More money to buy an entirely new set of rims/tires.

2. Keep the stock 19" rims and put 235/45 R19 tires on them instead. Gives the sidewall around an extra .47" height. Pros: cheaper, only swapping tires, keep same rims. Cons: may throw off speed/mileage, possibility of rubbing in the wells.

Anyone have experience doing either? If upsizing to a higher sidewall, anyone run into any issues with rubbing in the wheel wells? I want to make sure it won't start rubbing, since I had this issue going up from 16" to 17" rims on my old R18 civic years ago, and the tires rubbed to the point where they burned the plastic clips right out that hold the fender wells onto the body. Don't want to run into another scenario like that if I can avoid it.

I'm well aware it'll throw the mileage and speed off a little, but at this point, I'm more worried about blowing another tire out on the road, and less about going faster than the speedometer actually says.

Thanks in advance if anyone has any feedback. I tried searching just for "235/45 R19" and didn't find much, so I wasn't sure if it was something anyone ever did, or considered doing so far.

 

[DARKART]

Go to 245/40R19s.

 

[FCon]

Go to 245/40R19s.

That only brings the sidewall height up .17". Is there an actual benefit of doing that? Doesn't seem like less than 1/4" bump on the sidewall is gonna fix my issues until they just flat out redo the roads over here.

 

[DARKART]

I found the ride to be better with that size, but it could be the differing brands of tires.

 

[Ducci123]

Just had a set of 245/40/19 Continental DWS 06 Plus installed Saturday, night and day difference in how the car rides. The extra 0.2" of difference in the sidewall is visually noticeable over the stock 235/40/19's.

 

[Robokam]

Just had a set of 245/40/19 Continental DWS 06 Plus installed Saturday, night and day difference in how the car rides. The extra 0.2" of difference in the sidewall is visually noticeable over the stock 235/40/19's.
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I need to replace my tires soon and I'll probably do the same. I've had DWS 06's on my previous cars and loved them. May go with the DW Sport (Summer tire) this time though since I'm in So Cal and we don't get much rain. Do you think 255's will work?

 

[Ducci123]

I need to replace my tires soon and I'll probably do the same. I've had DWS 06's on my previous cars and loved them. May go with the DW Sport (Summer tire) this time though since I'm in So Cal and we don't get much rain. Do you think 255's will work?

I believe you can run up to a 265 on the stock wheels

 

[dje5fore]

I need to replace my tires soon and I'll probably do the same. I've had DWS 06's on my previous cars and loved them. May go with the DW Sport (Summer tire) this time though since I'm in So Cal and we don't get much rain. Do you think 255's will work?

On a stock wheel, which is 8.5, 245 is the correct tire width so you'll be fine. I personally wouldn't go 255 as the sidewalls will balloon. And that also depends on brand tires since not all brands are sized the same. For reference, I'm running 265 on a 9.5 width wheel and there is zero stretch or ballooning of the sidewall.

 

[Robokam]

On a stock wheel, which is 8.5, 245 is the correct tire width so you'll be fine. I personally wouldn't go 255 as the sidewalls will balloon. And that also depends on brand tires since not all brands are sized the same. For reference, I'm running 265 on a 9.5 width wheel and there is zero stretch or ballooning of the sidewall.

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Thanks for the advice. That was my concern if I went too big that it wouldn't look right.

 

[FCon]

While this is all good info, I don't think my original question has been answered.

Has anyone actually put 235/45 R19's on the stock touring or sport wheels, and if so, were there any issues with rubbing in the wells?

If no issues, that's probablywhat I'm going to aim for, since it's cheaper to just buy tires, rather than a full wheel set going down to 18"

 

[dje5fore]

While this is all good info, I don't think my original question has been answered.

Has anyone actually put 235/45 R19's on the stock touring or sport wheels, and if so, were there any issues with rubbing in the wells?

If no issues, that's probablywhat I'm going to aim for, since it's cheaper to just buy tires, rather than a full wheel set going down to 18"

Don't worry, you wont rub. I'm on 265 and a more aggressive wheel size than stock and slammed and I'm getting zero rub. You'll be fine

 

[FCon]

Don't worry, you wont rub. I'm on 265 and a more aggressive wheel size than stock and slammed and I'm getting zero rub. You'll be fine

Interesting, and yeah that's definitely a wider tire. Good to know, although if slammed, you're probably riding a much stiffer suspension than stock I assume.

Any opinions on brands? Like I said, these are Michelin Primacy's and now that I've blown 3 of them out, they're not really making me confident to get other Michelins. It seems 235/45/19 isn't as common of a profile, so much less options, but I still see Yokohama, Pirelli's, and a few others. Ideally, I'd like something that may happen to have a stiffer (if possible?) sidewall so there's not as much give if the wheel happens to hit another pothole.

Granted, I'm also leaving Long Island and moving to DC area soon, so while potholes won't hopefully be as often, I'd rather get the extra assurance of a higher sidewall. Hopefully that extra .5" makes a sizeable difference when it comes to upping the profile.

 

[hjony933]

What about 255 45 r19 would yhat work?

 

[TheBlackDemon]

have you considered going to an 18 ? I am running a 265/40/18 lowered with zero issues. 19's are just overkill IMO. p.s. My stock set up is for sale- LOL

 

[zstroken]

Did anyone actually try the 235/45/19 tires on the stock 19" sport rims?

 

[DannyDe]

How about 245 45 r19 or would that just look dumb?

 

[Hispeed1]

I have a 2018 2.0 Touring, and these Michelin Primacy MXM4's are just atrocious on Long Island roads. I've literally had 3 blowouts since Covid started because nobody decided to ever fix the potholes (even when nobody was on the roads for a change).

I was debating two options:

1. Go down to 235/45 R18 wheels, which would be practically the exact same diameter (+/- 0.1") but give an extra .5" of sidewall. Pros: higher sidewall, same size as current stock wheels, Cons: More money to buy an entirely new set of rims/tires.

2. Keep the stock 19" rims and put 235/45 R19 tires on them instead. Gives the sidewall around an extra .47" height. Pros: cheaper, only swapping tires, keep same rims. Cons: may throw off speed/mileage, possibility of rubbing in the wells.

Anyone have experience doing either? If upsizing to a higher sidewall, anyone run into any issues with rubbing in the wheel wells? I want to make sure it won't start rubbing, since I had this issue going up from 16" to 17" rims on my old R18 civic years ago, and the tires rubbed to the point where they burned the plastic clips right out that hold the fender wells onto the body. Don't want to run into another scenario like that if I can avoid it.

I'm well aware it'll throw the mileage and speed off a little, but at this point, I'm more worried about blowing another tire out on the road, and less about going faster than the speedometer actually says.

Thanks in advance if anyone has any feedback. I tried searching just for "235/45 R19" and didn't find much, so I wasn't sure if it was something anyone ever did, or considered doing so far.
Just get 235/45 19" tires