Anyone running 245/35/19 on STOCK SUSPENSION?

[Thurnis]

245 on my Prets. We have the meats. Fill a lil wheel gap. Better grip. Slightly more protected wheel edges.

-Chiron

 

[tepeswallachia]

Thought I'd add my 2 cents as a point of reference for Sumitomo HTR-ZIII's. I have a GTI with stock suspension and 245/35/19 Sumi ZIII's mounted on S4 Peelers with et43mm. The fronts rubbed on the fender screw when hitting a dip or bump during aggressive cornering until I did the screw mod, and the rears rub on large dips on the highway. The ZIII's have a very squared off shoulder.

I think these tires on an R, lower in stock form than a stock GTI, would be rubbing all the time.

 

[md2185]

I am running the 245/35/19 Michelin ps4 on my pretorias with zero issue. only problem is the 2 months it actually gets below freezing down here.

Got any pics?

 

[ck23]

Got any pics?

Interested as well...

 

[WBardos]

245/35/19 tires worked out great!

Been through my FB groups, and searched forums, but this has been the most useful thread of information and pics by far. First post (hopefully in the thread and the pics post, LOL), joined just to thank everyone! Pulled the trigger on wheels and tires, installed a few days ago .. Continental Extreme Contact DWS06 245/35/19 tires mounted on new Verde V39 Parallax 19x8.5 ET+45 wheels. Awesome grip, no rubbing, no fender screw mod, better ride, totally pleased!

 

[Ruzicka]

245 35 R19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S

Thanks for starting this discussion, and all who contributed.

I changed my stock wheels from Englishtown/Speilbergs 19x8 ET 50 and 235 35 R19's to:

OZ Racing Ultraleggera HLT 19x8.5 ET 47
wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 245 35 R19.

I am on stock suspension...very happy with the results, great grip, handling, no rubbing issues, and a little more flush than stock. I feel the MPS4S 245's sit comfortably on the 8.5 inch rim, not to too square or too stretched. Have to admit my favorite upgrade though is the leather hood bra, very retro 1980's/70's...put on a hood bra and cruise with your favorite 80's tunes...Starship LOL.
Cheers,

 

[Golfs everyday]

Hope you have ample sealant under that hood mask.

245/35/19 looks good on the car.

 

[Charlotte.:R]

Nice!!!

I have 19x8.5 OZs too, nice to confirm fit with the 4S. This pretty much confirmed my plans to swap to 245s when the time comes.

 

[Mike/RAREHARE]

245-40-18 stock height. #meat


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[Ruzicka]

Hope you have ample sealant under that hood mask.

245/35/19 looks good on the car.

4 layers of ceramic coating fully cured

But point well taken, use a hood bra on occasion, keep it clean, to avoid paint issues.

Thanks!!

 

[Ruzicka]

Nice!!!

I have 19x8.5 OZs too, nice to confirm fit with the 4S. This pretty much confirmed my plans to swap to 245s when the time comes.

Thanks! You'll like the 245's, and on a nice set of OZ's, perfect.

Got any pics? I am curious how the 235's sit on an 8.5 rim. Stretch?
Cheers,

 

[Charlotte.:R]

Thanks! You'll like the 245's, and on a nice set of OZ's, perfect.

Got any pics? I am curious how the 235's sit on an 8.5 rim. Stretch?
Cheers,

I don't think they look stretched. 8" is kinda narrow for 235 anyway

 

[Golfs everyday]

4 layers of ceramic coating fully cured

But point well taken, use a hood bra on occasion, keep it clean, to avoid paint issues.

Thanks!!

Nice!

 

[JWadle]

Car is now lowered on VWRs. Did the fender screw mod just in case. No rubbing whatsoever.

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Are you using spacers with this setup? I'm surprised how flush they look if not.

 

[JWadle]

I don't think they look stretched. 8" is kinda narrow for 235 anyway

Are they Leggera HLTs? What are the wheels specs? Thanks.