R36 with Omanyts 19" replicas 255/35R19 ContiSport 5P - They feel unreal!

[R36VW]

I just got 3.5 years and 37,000 Kms out of a set of factory 235/40R18 Contisport 3's on factory rims.

I took the opportunity to upgrade to 19" x 8.5" ET45 Omanyts replicas with 255/35 Contisport 5P's

The 255/35R19 feels unreal on the road! Not as hard as I thought they might be too, and they are quieter than my old Conti 3s.
I have much better feel for whats going on and the car feels more planted. I love it!

I have the adjustable DCC suspension and even on sport they do feel firm but not harsh which was really surprising.

They look really great too and fill out the wheel arch very nicely.

Before with factory 18"s



The New 19"s

[zei20t]

yup, got the same rubber in 235x35x19 and they are fantastic! couldn't agree with you more

[Silver dub]

Did you sell your 18's?

[2muchcoffeeman]

I'm running 255/35R19 Conti 5P as well. Terrific tyres.

[R36VW]

Did you sell your 18's?

Yes

I'm running 255/35R19 Conti 5P as well. Terrific tyres.

I still cant believe the difference in noise and feel with these compared to the Conti 3's.
BTW what offset are your rims? I had a tiny rub in the rear over a speed hump with a full boot and I can see it on the wheel shroud. Nothing to worry about, just interested as St George Tyres said I can get the offset machined a bit higher if I need it.

[levendi001]

Where are the replicas from? Who makes them? Would love a set on mine

[revivor]

Very nice 19's. Looks really awesome.!

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[Diesel_vert]

I just got 3.5 years and 37,000 Kms out of a set of factory 235/40R18 Contisport 3's on factory rims.

I took the opportunity to upgrade to 19" x 8.5" ET45 Omanyts replicas with 255/35 Contisport 5P's

The 255/35R19 feels unreal on the road! Not as hard as I thought they might be too, and they are quieter than my old Conti 3s.
I have much better feel for whats going on and the car feels more planted. I love it!

I have the adjustable DCC suspension and even on sport they do feel firm but not harsh which was really surprising.

A 255/35 R19 tyre will have a higher sidewall height (255 x 35% = 89 mm) than a 235/35 R19 tyre (235 x 35% = 82 mm), hence the increase in compliance.

In addition, the tread depth will be at its greatest when the tyres are new, which also contributes to the feeling of increased compliance, but this will diminish as the tyre wears down. Also, the compound tends to harden with age, so the tyre is softest when new.

I still cant believe the difference in noise and feel with these compared to the Conti 3's.

To put it in a bit of perspective, that's usually the experience of most (but not all) people when replacing a set of old or worn out tyres with a brand new set.

[R36VW]

A 255/35 R19 tyre will have a higher sidewall height (255 x 35% = 89 mm) than a 235/35 R19 tyre (235 x 35% = 82 mm), hence the increase in compliance.

In addition, the tread depth will be at its greatest when the tyres are new, which also contributes to the feeling of increased compliance, but this will diminish as the tyre wears down. Also, the compound tends to harden with age, so the tyre is softest when new.

To put it in a bit of perspective, that's usually the experience of most (but not all) people when replacing a set of old or worn out tyres with a brand new set.

Actually the original tyres were 235/40R18 which is 94mm sidewall height (technically more compliant), but your probably right about the extra tread depth on new tyres giving better compliance. Not forgetting it is also a totally different and softer compound with totally different side wall construction and different tread pattern also. They also officially quote them as being quieter than the old Conti 3 and also have a 5P version designated RO1 which is 9dB quieter. (dont think I got the RO1 but I havent checked)

[R36VW]

Where are the replicas from? Who makes them? Would love a set on mine

St George Tyres, good guys.
I think they are from China from this factory in the link below. (finish is good, how they stand up to wear and tear, break dust etc remains to be seen) I found a couple different sources on Ali Baba, one with the machined lip and the one without like my replica. I dont miss the machines lip and I think having the spoke go to the edge makes them look bigger.

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