Sorry if this has been asked already. I noticed the Nitto NT555 275/35/19 offered from Late Model Restoration in their RTR wheel/tire package is only 26.6" in diameter, while the Stock Pirelli tires are 27.7". That's quite a difference. What are the side effects I should consider, if any. More fender gap? More gearing? Speedometer errors?

That's a great price for the package, but I want to be sure I'll be happy. Maybe I should buy a different tire that matches my stock tire's diameter.

I noticed that the 275/40ZR-19 CONTINENTAL Extreme Contact DWS is a perfect match and probably will get me longer tread life. I've heard good things about this tire. Thanks for any info.

 

Come on guys....help out a guy who over-thinks everything. Talk me down.

 

I'd try to, but honestly tires is the one thing I never have any clue about lol.

 

I have spent many hours and many days reading tire reviews for my next tires (standard 18" all season Pirelli). I love the tread design on a lot of other tires. Everthing always comes back to the Pirelli's that came from the factory, being the best overall tire for me.

Dave, its better to go a little smaller on the diameter than to go a little larger (i.m.o.). I went a little more in diameter on a set of tires years ago, made my car .2 tenths slower (0 to 60) on acceleration . Tires and motor oil are the two hardest things to decide on.

 

I would go with something closer to the stock size. Those nitto's I think would be way to short. The conti's are great tires from what I have seen and read about them. Do you need an all season tire or do you only drive in the summer?

 

You will end up with more fender gap, a lower effective gear ratio, and yes your speedometer will be off.

Also your sidewall height will be shorter, and probably ride a little rougher.

The 275/40/19 would be a good choice and keep you close to the stock height.

 

Thanks for the feedback. I'm on a tight budget and want the right size diameter tire so I think I'll be going with the Conti DWS

 

The calculation is 27" tall, the manufacturer says 27.2" tall.

Treadwear: 220
Traction: AA
Temperature: A220 AA A
1764 lbs.
50 psi
10/32"
27lbs. 8.5-10"
9"
10.2"
NA
27.2"
763
Country of Origin "DE" = GERMANYDE


Federal SS-595 $129
Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 $200
Falken FK-452 $232
Continental ExtremeContact DW $293

Just to name a few in the 255/40/19

 

Going with:
Continental ExtremeContact DWS
275/40ZR19
27.7" overall diameter
$230.00 (Tire Rack)

 

good call! If you didn't need all seasons those hankooks listed above are very good summer tire. 186 a piece dicounttiredirect.com they are 198 with a 50 dollar rebate delivered to your door.

 

I don't know what they're going for nowadays, but I believe Yokohama had the best tires on tirerack.com for the price a couple years ago. Got a full set for $750, 18" tires. Food for thought.

 

Those Hankooks look interesting for the price. Nice design. I know they won't last as long as the Conti's though.