19s or 18s

[bjfaircloth]

First of all i would like to say sorry about my last thread i didn't think it would get that heated i just had a question. Now i have another question, i live in Michigan and we have pot holes everywhere and i want to get some bigger rims but i'm scared i will bend 19s, the tire size is 215/35/19 does anyone know if that small amount of rubber will be asking for bent rims? Or if i slow down and drive safe will they be alright.

 

[ssinstaller]

First of all i would like to say sorry about my last thread i didn't think it would get that heated i just had a question. Now i have another question, i live in Michigan and we have pot holes everywhere and i want to get some bigger rims but i'm scared i will bend 19s, the tire size is 215/35/19 does anyone know if that small amount of rubber will be asking for bent rims? Or if i slow down and drive safe will they be alright.

I don't think a 215/35/19 is a wide enough tire unless your rim is <7.5" wide. How wide are the rims, and what is the offset?
I'm running 225/35/19's with a 7.5" rim. I do avoid most potholes, but have hit a few with no problems.

 

[bjfaircloth]

The website where i was looking says the 215 are for 8 in. wide rims.

 

[goldwing2000]

Michigan roads will destroy your 19s. Go 225/40-18 on a 7.5" wheel and call it a day.

 

[goldwing2000]

The website where i was looking says the 215 are for 8 in. wide rims.

215 may fit on an 8" wheel but it's not the optimum size. Check the web site for whatever tire manufacturer you're going to buy. They should have the recommended wheel width, as well as the range that will fit.

 

[Loose]

does anyone know if that small amount of rubber will be asking for bent rims?

"Michigan roads will destroy your 19s. Go 225/40-18 on a 7.5" wheel and call it a day."

I think thats what GW is trying to say