[lowrider]

I have never seen the 295/30/19 run on a stock ISF rear wheel, but I have seen the 305/30 that you mention, and it showed severe tire bulge. IMHO, the 295/30 would be too wide for the stock wheel. As most of you know, I believe I was the first to put the 285/30 Continental DW on my rear with great success. But, anything wider would be pushing it.

BTW, I'm running the Takeda intake and luving that too.

Lou

 

[lowrider]

and what are some great looking, lightweight, fairly "inexpensive" replacements that could run 305s? Sticking with 19 inch wheels.

One of our members has been working on a project to run 255/305s on the F.
Look Here:

http://www.lexusfforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3441

Lou

 

[lowrider]

Lou,

This might be a silly question but reference the 245/285 combo... Would you still run the recommend tire pressure that's recommended by Lexus for the oem 225/255 combo OR would you fill it a little higher/lower to compensate for the difference?

I'm running 36/36 front and back. Rides and handles Great.

Lou

 

[lowrider]

I didn't think Discount Tire sold the Continental ExtremeContact DW tires..!!?? I know they sell the DWS, but I'm needing the DW tire.

Any suggestions on the 235/245 fronts with 285 rears?

I bought my Continental DW at a Discount Tire store, so yes they carry the DW line. When I bought mine, there was a national backorder of the 245s, but the AM at the store I bought them from, got them for me in a week (connections is a good thing).

When changing tire sizes, one should never go down in load carrying capacity. The 225/40/19 stock tire has a max capacity of 1433 lbs (load range 93Y) the 235/35/19s have a capacity of 1356 lbs (load range 91Y) and the 245/35/19 have load capacities exactly the same as the 225/40 tire. Also IMO, since the 235 tire is shorter than the 245 tire it will make the front wheel gap appear to be larger. And again, IMO, the OD is a bit to small.

Lou