Tire Aspect Ratio

[Ransom8707]

I wanted to know the average tire Aspect Ratio that everybody is driving since I have Falken Azenis tires size 225/35/19.

But the only problem I have is that I live around a rebuilding construction streets and im having a hardtime with every bump or little hole I go through since its really rough on the wheels and car and im not tryin to chip my wheels (already did once ) or cause damage to the car. So I wanted to know how much Tire height is everybody in here driving on? so I can get atleast an idea on what tires I should purchase next.

[Jon11582]

If you have anything but smooth roads, your 35/19's are going to feel it.

225/40/18 @ 40psi. if your pressure isn't that high, it might be worth a shot to try to increase the pressure up to around 40. If nothing else, it will give you more air between your rim and the road.

[woa_its_j3ff]

one thing bro. thats a very broad question to ask. even with every place having construction, everyone has their own reasons as to having the kind of tires that they have on their rides..
I wont say what size tires I have cuz car is under construction :]
I think most of us actually run 18s tho man, not 19s. ask Reggie (NVDIS1) . he's one of the few guys that has the 19s on.. plus a few other ppl but they aren't ont he boards as much.

dont know much but a simple thing is to check tire pressure, make sure enough air is in there. more air, more distance between rim and road, thus.. less .. bumpyness.

[Ransom8707]

If you have anything but smooth roads, your 35/19's are going to feel it.

225/40/18 @ 40psi. if your pressure isn't that high, it might be worth a shot to try to increase the pressure up to around 40. If nothing else, it will give you more air between your rim and the road.

Well I did increase the pressure to 40 but no the same problem. The only reason im riding on this tired right now is because it they came with the wheels so im just running on em meanwhile I bought different tires but I knew that had to replace 'em soon. Thats why I tought I should atleast get an average on how much people are driving on . Ya should drive your cars down here in Houston so you can have a feel of the roads.

[SleeperSolara]

I have 225/45/17 and their not bad on some roads.
I usually remember what roads to avoid on my daily drive around the city, like little bumps and potholes.

[TOYODRIVER01]

i have 235-35-19....
pretty smooth ride, just had to roll the fenders.

[Toy1mzfe]

^^^^^^^^^^^ same. but im on 19x7.5

I hit fat ass pot hole everyday and the car is fine. im around 35 psi on the fronts and like 40 in the rear.

i live in San Francisco btw... our roads suckS

[.onetohate]

50. and its damn good on a-hole streets here in the bay.

[SolaraPete]

225/35 19" It's a lil bumpy, but i dont expect a Cadillac ride with a 19" wheel either.....
I was thinking of going to a 40-series tire, but i dont have any rub/scrub now, and i'd hate to have to worry about it.

[Ransom8707]

well would anybody after alot of brutality of the bumpin to the car from the rims could that sorta mess with the car somehow since I noticed when im drivin in the highway running around 70 - 75 or so i feel the lara sorta vibrate on me for a lil while but goes away once i let go of the pedal and it slows down? any toughts anybody?

[SolaraPete]

Could have knocked the car out of alignment..
Or possibly thown a weight from a wheel..
Or bent a wheel

I've bent one before - but with 18" wheels on my gen2 camry - def caused a bit of shaking at various speeds.

[Ransom8707]

Well thats what I really tought since if you really took a look at the rear left wheel you can barely see that the wheels is sorta sticking out from one end and the other end on the inside would that have cost the problem? but its not that noticeable you really have to take a really close look to spot it

[SolaraPete]

I dont think it would be something you'd be able to "see" without the proper machinery.
Most alignments in my area run from 40-75 bucks.
You may want to put the stocks back on tho... some alignment racks aren't aftermarket wheel friendly.

[Ransom8707]

Well it is sorta noticeable my lil bro was the one that noticed and after i took a close look at it from a top view lookin down on the side of the fender u can barely tell that the wheel is sorta like this \ not that much but you should get the point

[QuickSEV6]

Thought this might be useful.

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html