19" Alloy upgrade 19x8.5 ET 45 but What tyres??

[namz1]

Am planning on changing my monza II's to 19" ASA AR1 rs race with red pinstripe, they come in different offsets etc but to me t looks like i should be taking the ET 45 but what tyre size would best suit it for comfort, performance and keeping n range of the original settings of the car,
heres the options i have

215/40/19
225/40/19
235/35/19

Does any one know?

[monte]

I'm running 225,35,R19 Conti's and I'm lowered too and mine have never rubbed at all 

One thing though..... My wheels are 19x8j ET45 not 8.5j  so that might make some difference!

There is a handy tyre/wheel calculator somewhere. I'll try n find it 

[vRS_Pagey]

Offset calculator as mentioned above - http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

The width of tyre required will depend on wheel width, I have 225 on 8J wheels and there is a noticeable difference in ride compared to the same tyre on a 7.5J wheel.

Personally, if the wheels you are looking at are 8.5J I would be wrapping them in 235/35's.  You will probably need to consider clearance if the car is lowered on that size.

[jedi-knight83]

I've got 19x8.5j on my van and im using kumho KU39 in 235.35.19. I wouldnt want to go any narrower as they would be stretched. The lip on my wheels is already pretty exposed even with the 235.

[RS6BRIT]

I run 235/35's on mine (8j) and thers no rubbing, still bloody pricey though, 2 conti contact 3's just set me back £377 fitted.

[Andy]

Either 235 or 225/35/19

[gazbutS3]

235's on a 8.5" rim  , I've got some PS2's I might sell

[jonm]

I run 235's without any issues

[the bruce]

235/35 R19  Michelin PSS 

[gazbutS3]

235/35 R19  Michelin PSS 

or PS2's which you can get for a bargain price from me

[jonm]

yes and yes...