wardog

First, thanks to everyone here for all the valuable info so far. :worship:

After spending considerable time with tire size calculators/ Tire Rack / Discount Tire, etc. I think I have decided on a wheel tire combo for my (soon to be acquired) 05 GT.

TSW 19 X 9.5 (offset 35) Thruxton's with BFG KDW2 275/35ZR19's ("NT" tread pattern) all the way around. This will be combined with Eibach Prokit springs.

I like the idea of easy tire rotation and keeping the balance of the car similar to stock.

I've never owned BFG's, but I hear really good things from a lot of people and I love the wicked tread pattern. The tire would be 26.57" tall compared to 27.17" stock. Close enough I would think. (???)

I searched a lot and read a huge number of threads including the "275's all around" thread but it went way OT.

So, thanks in advance for any opinions/answers to my many questions.

Thruxton's are also available in 19 X 8 (offset 40). Would it be better to stagger front and rear wheels/tires? Like 255/40/19's on 19 X 8 front, 285/35/19's on 19 X 9.5 rear? (I'd have to go with another tire as the BFG's in 255/40 don't come in the NT tread)

Anyone see a problem with the orginal combo above? Will 275's in front with the Eibachs cause a problem? Is the .6" smaller diameter an issue? Are the offsets ok on the TSW's? If I go with 275's all around, should I go with another manufacturer that makes a 275/40/19? (overall diameter of 27.66")

wardog

Bueller?.........Bueller?..........

DozerzPony

Throw up a link dude. People want to click and look right away, then type a response after...give me a minute to type the link in my address bar and look at those puppies......

DozerzPony

Those are beautiful!!!

Here's the link by the way, you owe me

Thruxton

DozerzPony

Notice it took me five minutes to get that up there. If you have the link ready, everyone saves time, and I'll bet you get a bigger response.

Good luck with that setup! I am jealous.

wardog

That's a good point, thanks.

I wasn't really thinking about posting a link to the wheel as I'm already sold on the looks. I was really hoping someone would be able to tell me whether the 275/35's all around would be a good idea or not.

S197 GT

The only thing is finding 19 inch tires, say if you get a flat in BFE. You might have a hard time getting some tires. You'll probably spend more on those tires than you would on 20's. Especially with how popular 20's are now. This is what I heard at the tire shop by me. I didn't want 20's, too big. So I was gonna get 19's and he talked me out of it. Just something to think about. Rims look sick by the way.

nicksolheim

I have the Thurxton's on mine. They are 20's though. I love them. The deep dish wheel looks sick on the 05.

Sorry the pic is a re-post

DozerzPony

Very nice Nick!!!!

nicksolheim

Thanks Dan.

I love this wheel on this car.

Wardog, I think it is a great choice. You won't be disappointed!