Wheel/size/offset and tire/size/profile...can be confusing.

[B_pvd]

@YOWStinger ...
Ok now I'm confused. There are a few examples in the 'Aftermarket Wheels' thread of ppl running 255/35/20 squared setup. You yourself said on pg42 of that thread that it'll work fine. Has that setup proven to cause issues since then?

I would prefer a squared setup (for tire rotation) but I'm not dead set on it, especially after seeing your car on 245-285. My main concerns are filling up the wheel well as much as I can cause I don't plan on lowering and having as much sidewall as I can on a 20" wheel cause these New England roads are terrible.

 

[Stinger-Performance]

Anybody have 19" Niche Targa's on their Stinger GT? If so, what offset and tire size? I've found people in this thread and elsewhere with 20's but not 19's. I'm worried about brake caliper clearance. Also a little concerned about the offsets that are available for the 8.5" wheel width (+25 and +35) as it appears closer to +30 is ideal with a 245 or 255 tire.

 

[Jayphil]

Anybody have 19" Niche Targa's on their Stinger GT? If so, what offset and tire size? I've found people in this thread and elsewhere with 20's but not 19's. I'm worried about brake caliper clearance. Also a little concerned about the offsets that are available for the 8.5" wheel width (+25 and +35) as it appears closer to +30 is ideal with a 245 or 255 tire.

8.5 et35 is usually perfect for the front if your are not looking for agressive look. ET30 is flusher for sure for lowered cars.

 

[Stinger-Performance]

8.5 et35 is usually perfect for the front if your are not looking for agressive look. ET30 is flusher for sure for lowered cars.

Yeah, I can put some 3-5mm spacers behind them if I want them more flush, not too worried about that. I'm just concerned about brake caliper clearance and valve stem placement relative to the brakes.

 

[Rynil2000]

@YOWStinger ...
Ok now I'm confused. There are a few examples in the 'Aftermarket Wheels' thread of ppl running 255/35/20 squared setup. You yourself said on pg42 of that thread that it'll work fine. Has that setup proven to cause issues since then?

I would prefer a squared setup (for tire rotation) but I'm not dead set on it, especially after seeing your car on 245-285. My main concerns are filling up the wheel well as much as I can cause I don't plan on lowering and having as much sidewall as I can on a 20" wheel cause these New England roads are terrible.

I'm leaning this direction also. I don't plan to lower the car and would like a square setup for longevity/cost. If the car can fit larger profile tires 255/35/20 to fill the wheel wells more and keep the sidewall height the same as 19's, then I would prefer it.

Right now I'm looking at either:

1. Square - 20x9 ET30 with 255/35/20 tires (255/30/20 if those won't fit)

2. Staggered - Front: 19x8.5 ET30 with 245/40/19 tires
Rear: 19x9.5 ET40 with 275/35/19 tires

I am concerned with how the 20x9 ET30 will look on the rear. I don't want any poke, front or rear. From what I've seen the front fitment would be OK, but I'm not sure about the rear. I have only seen a couple of examples of a similar setup - 20x9 ET35 and 20x9 ET32 running 255/35/20 @Stouder What is your experience; any issues, how's the poke?

Otherwise, the staggered setup will give a wider tire over OEM on each corner and a similar look, profile height wise. I'm more confident that the 19x9.5 ET40 would look better on the rear, too.

Any thoughts?

 

[MerlintheMad]

Any thoughts?

8.5 front and 9.5 rear are my staggered aftermarket rim widths. But I still run the Michelins (now PS4S) at OE sizes. Stretched? Yeah, I suppose so. But they are very stiff in the corners, which is a good thing.

 

[Rynil2000]

8.5 front and 9.5 rear are my staggered aftermarket rim widths. But I still run the Michelins (now PS4S) at OE sizes. Stretched? Yeah, I suppose so. But they are very stiff in the corners, which is a good thing.

Thanks, Merlin. I saw your setup on the spreadsheet. The added stretch of the OEM 225 tire over an 8.5 rim is a little too much for my taste. I found if not keeping 225/255, then fitting a 8.5/9.5 width is an odd experience to find sizes that match well. I'm hoping this setup gets me similar corner feel but more confidence to add speed and better acceleration because of the wider grip.

 

[Buklau]

Has anyone run staggered wheels with squared tires? Would the tires still wear evenly? Would the rear tires be too stretched and look weird compared to fronts?

Ex. 20x8.5 +35 front, 20x9.5 +45 rear, 255/35/20s all around

 

[MerlintheMad]

Has anyone run staggered wheels with squared tires? Would the tires still wear evenly? Would the rear tires be too stretched and look weird compared to fronts?

Ex. 20x8.5 +35 front, 20x9.5 +45 rear, 255/35/20s all around

The maximum width on an 8.5 rim is 255; so, the sidewall in front would at most look slightly "relaxed" at the rim. The ideal tire width on a 9.5 is in fact a 255 (or 265), so, the rears won't look stretched.

However, the oversteer propensity of this car (not bad, but real) would be increased by fattening up the front tires like that.

 

[EClapp3]

The maximum width on an 8.5 rim is 255; so, the sidewall in front would at most look slightly "relaxed" at the rim. The ideal tire width on a 9.5 is in fact a 255 (or 265), so, the rears won't look stretched.

However, the oversteer propensity of this car (not bad, but real) would be increased by fattening up the front tires like that.

Im currently running a 255 on a 8" wheel and have ran 275 on the same 8" wheel. It bulges a bit yes but definitely fits no problem.

 

[MerlintheMad]

Im currently running a 255 on a 8" wheel and have ran 275 on the same 8" wheel. It bulges a bit yes but definitely fits no problem.

I'm just going by this standard: Tire Width for a Wheel/Rim Size Chart

 

[EClapp3]

I'm just going by this standard: Tire Width for a Wheel/Rim Size Chart

For sure, I'm just saying you can go wider or skinnier than the charts say. Nothing against anyone. Also different brands are are different widths for the same size. Just like clothes.

 

[Cadimac705]

Well with spring bonus comes spring upgrades. Out with the Aodhans and in with the Rohannas. 19x8.5 +33 & 19 x 9.5 +30 getting ordered next week

 

[Rynil2000]

Well with spring bonus comes spring upgrades. Out with the Aodhans and in with the Rohannas. 19x8.5 +33 & 19 x 9.5 +30 getting ordered next week
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I'll be interested to see the fitment of the rear 9.5 +30. Do you think you'll have any poke due to the offset?

What tire sizes are you going to run?

Also, nice wheels. They were on my short list, but I worry about those little proud nubs on the end of the spokes around the rim. I can just imagine a tire machine or curb getting hold of one of them.

 

[Cadimac705]

I'll be interested to see the fitment of the rear 9.5 +30. Do you think you'll have any poke due to the offset?

What tire sizes are you going to run?

Also, nice wheels. They were on my short list, but I worry about those little proud nubs on the end of the spokes around the rim. I can just imagine a tire machine or curb getting hold of one of them.

My current are +35 and basically flush. Couldn't imagine it being more than 1/8 or 1/4 inch poke. Sticking with my existing 245/275 set up of Nitto Invos. I agree with the nubs but hey it's the cost of looking pretty I guess

 

[Cadimac705]

My current are +35 and basically flush. Couldn't imagine it being more than 1/8 or 1/4 inch poke. Sticking with my existing 245/275 set up of Nitto Invos. I agree with the nubs but hey it's the cost of looking pretty I guess

Just found out I can't get the offset I want. Stance it is

 

[Cadimac705]

Anyone actually running 19x8.5 +30 up front? I'm running +35 seems right but I'd like to get a little more offset If I can.

Cheers

 

[Rynil2000]

Anyone actually running 19x8.5 +30 up front? I'm running +35 seems right but I'd like to get a little more offset If I can.

Cheers

19x8.5 +30 up front seems like a very common, if not ideal, fitment. I believe that's what is called out in the spreadsheet at the front of this thread - 19x8.5 +30 front and 19x9.5 +40 rear.

Other than the forum, here are some sites I've been using to gage the look and sizing of other Stinger owners out there:

Fitment Industries Kia Stinger Gallery

Wheel Front Kia Stinger Gallery

 

[MerlintheMad]

19x8.5 +30 up front seems like a very common, if not ideal, fitment. I believe that's what is called out in the spreadsheet at the front of this thread - 19x8.5 +30 front and 19x9.5 +40 rear.

Other than the forum, here are some sites I've been using to gage the look and sizing of other Stinger owners out there:

Fitment Industries Kia Stinger Gallery

Wheel Front Kia Stinger Gallery

The first site is useful for offset info, the second one not so much.

I cannot see any visible, pictured consistency in "poke" associated with listed offsets. To my ignorant eyes, they all look the same, vis-a-vis rim/sidewall to wheel well lip. Wheel Offset 2019 Kia Stinger Nearly Flush Lowering Springs | Fitment Industries Wheel Offset 2019 Kia Stinger Flush Lowering Springs | Fitment Industries For example, these two setups are the same width (8.5 and 10.5), have lowering springs, and yet are very different in offsets: how could both work? Shouldn't the 20mm be rubbing like crazy on the shocks/brake calipers? I've never read of anyone on here using a 20mm offset. Is it the 20" wheel that allows such variance in offset? Would a 19" wheel seriously limit the options in offset?

 

[Cadimac705]

Before I do something stupid can someone explain why running staggered (ex. 19 8.5 +30 / 19x9.5 +45) why the smaller offalset is in the rear and you don't see 19x8.5/9.5 +30 all around. Understeer? I just want to buy a truck again and go 0 offset and be done with it thanks in advance