picture of my new rims.

[vanclot]

cant wait until next spring to put them on. 19" vip status ar-2 8.5 wide

What is the max width of tire that our car can handle.

[Moto]

sharp.

[murcod]

Tire Rack doesn't list 19" rims sizes (strange as they list 18" and 20"), but for an 8.5" wide 20" diameter rim they recommend a 245mm wide tyre. So, it should be a safe bet (depending on wheel offset) to fit 245mm wide tyres of a suitable sidewall profile. All their 8.5" wide rims listed for a Kizashi seem to be in the 40-48mm offset region.

245/40R19 is probably the closest diameter tyre that will fit, but it's slightly oversize (your speedo will read 0.9mph too slow at 60mph.)

[hotdog]

i would suggest 235/40/19. The Kizzy doesn't need more tire unless you're boosted. You will save $, weight, fuel. Handling/ braking will still improve from the shorter sidewall provided you get a tire that has at least as good a tread/ sticky rubber.
For comparison with 245/40R19, the 235 tire is a better fit to OEM specs. When your speedo reads 60, you are actually travelling 60.2 mph
tire size calculator

edit- love the rims, BTW

[vanclot]

alright thanks everyone for the info. I have a black 2011 sport and cant wait to take pics with the new rims on it to post.

[murcod]

Yes, 235/40 will be closer to original diameter. I had a quick check and it appears that size is also okay for the 8.5" rim width.


Post up pics when it's all sorted.