Real quick tire question. Plz&Thx

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
11/06/2014 at 16:46 • Filed to: Tire, Rubber, Ask Oppo

I need new rears for winter (they're just about bald) and somebody is selling used tires. Just for clarification 245/40/19's will fit where 255/35/19's are supposed to go right?

I was just going to buy new all seasons for the rear at about $200 a pop, but these are winters and will run me $200-300 … gotta haggle. They have 10/32's tread left.

DISCUSSION (25)

HammerheadFistpunch > Milky
11/06/2014 at 16:48

put in the numbers here

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tirecalc…

Jake, Yes, wearing khakis > Milky
11/06/2014 at 16:49

How wide are your wheels? Minor difference but still want to check.

Milky > HammerheadFistpunch
11/06/2014 at 16:51

So my speedo will be off by 2mph at expressway speeds? I can live with that.

Kinja'd!!!

BarryDanger > Milky
11/06/2014 at 16:51

Depends on the clearance of your front struts. Take a peek inside your current set and see how close they are to rubbing. These are going to be 3/4 of an inch shorter but over a 1/3 of an inch wider.

Takuro Spirit > Milky
11/06/2014 at 16:53

Si.

Milky > Jake, Yes, wearing khakis
11/06/2014 at 16:55

IIRC they are 9" …. 19x9's

HammerheadFistpunch > Milky
11/06/2014 at 16:55

Slightly taller and skinnier, which is ideal for a winter tire. So long as your clearances aren't too tight or your snow to wet (sticking to the inner fenders)

Milky > BarryDanger
11/06/2014 at 16:57

Wait front struts? These would be going on the back & I have a lot clearance there.

Milky > Takuro Spirit
11/06/2014 at 16:57

Thanks!

George McNally > Milky
11/06/2014 at 16:58

One other thing to think of....most winter tread tires turn into all-season tires when the top layer of winter compound rubber wears off. At 10/32....you're good for about another 2 to 4/32nds before you get into the harder compound. (depending on the manufacturer)