<---- tire noob need help!

[Bigmack2012Gb]

So i ordered Sve Drifts from LMR and they should be here next week. I wanted to go with a staggered tire setup so i just got the wheels from them. Im looking for a nice 255/35/19 front and 285/35/19 rear setup. I would prefer to stick with the same tires since i think it looks the best. So i need help choosing. The only tires i have found in those sizes are the falken fk 452's. There a little pricey but they look nice and have some decent reviews.

2 front : http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-NEW-255-3...es&vxp=mtr&hash=item336d1663e3#ht_1915wt_1139

2 rear: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-NEW-285-3...es&vxp=mtr&hash=item4aafa7e7e9#ht_1915wt_1139

I would prefer to go bigger on the rear but i am told the sve drifts only being 9.5 inches wide makes me limited to 285 as the biggest size. So my question is are these good tires and if there is any other ones i should look at please let me know. I would like to go 295 but i daily drive the car and was told going to 295 wasn't safe on a 9.5 inch wide rim. I appreciate any help guys. Thanks.

 

[keith88lx]

I have the Falken FK 452's on my RTR's and they seem to be a pretty decent tire. I have no complaints.
I have 255/40/19 on the front and 285/35/19 on the rears.
I'm sure there are other brands to check out, but like I said, these Falkens aren't bad, in my opinion.

 

[skwerl]

I haven't checked size availability but my next tires are going to be the Continental Extreme Contact DW (Dry Wet). I live in Florida so the Extreme Contact DWS (Dry Wet Snow) isn't really appropriate. These tires have gotten very high reviews for traction, handling and ride compared to other premium sport tires. Currently the highest rated premium sport tire on TireRack.

 

[Bigmack2012Gb]

I have the Falken FK 452's on my RTR's and they seem to be a pretty decent tire. I have no complaints.
I have 255/40/19 on the front and 285/35/19 on the rears.
I'm sure there are other brands to check out, but like I said, these Falkens aren't bad, in my opinion.

so why did u go 40 instead of 35 on the front tire? I don't really understand that. Wouldn't you want the height to be the same as the rears? Should i use 40 instead of 35 on the front?

 

[skwerl]

Oops, time for another tire size education thread. Do we have a copy pasta somewhere around here?

 

[keith88lx]

so why did u go 40 instead of 35 on the front tire? I don't really understand that. Wouldn't you want the height to be the same as the rears? Should i use 40 instead of 35 on the front?

I bought the set used, so the tires came with the wheels. Here is a good tire calculator http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp

 

[Bigmack2012Gb]

It has all been explained to me. Thanks seer!

 

[Seer]

Profile isn't as important as overall diameter is and revs per mile.