caperinmuskoka Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Well with everyone talking about the cost to replace these 19" tires on my 2012 journey R/T, I went to the Canadian tire.ca/tires web-site just to see prices on the 19" replacement tires (not Kumho). To my suprise they don't have any listings for them.....Wow.... Checked under 2010,2011,2012. model years I guess they are special order only.........Anyboby have any luck with 19" replacement tires for the Journey in Canada with regards to cost/pricing? I think the correct size is P 225/55/19 How many of you members bought 19" replacement tires for your Journey yet? ............Caper.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armendegga Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Kuhmo is actually the only company that makes the 19" tires in 225/55/19... However, Dodge has stated the recommended replacement size is 235/55/19. You can check for this size at Canadian Tire. There are also a few other sites - Tiretrends, 1010tires.com, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caperinmuskoka Posted February 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Really you can't get Goodyears in 225/55/19.....WOW......Where did you hear about the Dodge replacement size?....Owners Manual? I really don't want to put Kumho tires back on when needed........Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caperinmuskoka Posted February 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Maybe that's why there were some posts on here about the AWD issues. The 225/55/19 are so hard to find some of the dealers may have put the 235/55/19 tires on as a pair in the front or the rear and caused major issues with the AWD wanted to engage due to the differances. I did check and they do have lots of listings for the 235/55/19. why did Dodge use such a rare tire size? Does dodgecares have any input on the odd tire size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armendegga Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 The information about using 235/55/19 has been provided by dealers as well as Chrysler by calling into their customer support number. For the AWD issues, I believe from the posts that I've seen on the forum, its not from mixing and matching tire sizes, but the varying amounts of tread. Using a different tire sizes on each tire is not a safe idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryl Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 I have Yokohamas on mine-235/55/19 they are a nice riding tire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symbasys Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Are 245/50/19 too wide for the Journey? They seem to be closer to the OEM tire as far as overall diameter (and consequently, speedometer reading). I'm just concerned about them rubbing on the wheel wells or frame members when turning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caperinmuskoka Posted February 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 I have Yokohamas on mine-235/55/19 they are a nice riding tire How long(KM) did you factory Kumho's ones last?.....Or did you just replace them to up-grade performance. Do you have AWD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryl Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 No AWD They lasted 60000 klms approx with snow tire rotation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caperinmuskoka Posted February 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Thanks........With AWD(mine) .....rotation will be very important .................Can not just replace two at a time..............Caper......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drozz Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Question, if 235/55/19 will fit onto the 19' Rims the Journey has, would these 19' winter tires fit ok? http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Blizzak+DM-V1&partnum=355R9DMV1&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windancer Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 (edited) Question, if 235/55/19 will fit onto the 19' Rims the Journey has, would these 19' winter tires fit ok? http://www.tirerack....romCompare1=yes I could be wrong (wouldn't be the first time) but I don't see any reason why they wouldn't, Chrysler has come out and said that 235/55/19 tires could be used as a replacement. Perhaps Dodge Cares could give us a more definitive answer. Terry Edited February 24, 2012 by Windancer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerner Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 im using 235/55/19 yokohama yk580's on mine, don't see any reason why those snow tires won't fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddJob Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Any speedo indicator inaccuracies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lytefall Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Can anyone link to the documentation where Chrysler says you can use 235/55/19? I would like to read it. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psyke Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 For anyone that's interested, here's a tire size calculator: http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp plug in the sizes and it will tell you the differences between them. can also give you a picture of what the profile will look like. cheers! Steph S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Reimer Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 I got 19" tires off my 2011 journey with about 4000km on them forsale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humansoul Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Noticed today that TireRack now carries Toyos in the same size as the Kumhos for our Journeys. Price is a bit more, but at least there's a second option now in case people don't like the Kuhmos. The ToyoA23 appear to be the OEM tires for Mazda CX5s (GT version) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabeez Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 hey guys ... I just bought Journey 2012 Crew (19" wheels) and I'm looking for Winter Tires for it. I can't seem to find any... just found 235/55R19 at (I live in Toronto) http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Blizzak+DM-V1&partnum=355R9DMV1&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drb227 Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 (edited) You should look for 17" winter tires on steel rims. Much more selection and easy to swap in the spring and fall. The 17" size for the Journey is 225/65-17. Steel rims need to be OEM or there will be clearance issues with the front calipers. I went with 16" steel rims and winter tires for my 2011 Crew but I'm not sure if your 2012 Crew has the new, larger brakes that we've been hearing about. It seems that the larger brakes may be too big for 16" rims to fit. Edited June 28, 2012 by drb227 nabeez 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psyke Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I went with 16" steel rims and winter tires for my 2011 Crew but I'm not sure if your 2012 Crew has the new, larger brakes that we've been hearing about. It seems that the larger brakes may be too big for 16" rims to fit. How much was it for the wheels drb227? Do you what the 17"s were going for? I've emailed my dealer for a quote but haven't heard back yet. cheers! Steph S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drb227 Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I got the steel rims and tires from Simply Tire in Toronto. I've used them for a few years now. Great prices. I bought the Gislaved Nordfrost 5 tire (not the cheapest option but wow, what a great winter tire!). I paid $850 + taxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubberdude88 Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 I'm sure Goodyear is working on a 19" replacement. I would prefer putting Goodyear Eagle GT's on when it's time to replace. I have always enjoyed the performance of the GT's on every vehicle I've owned. Just got our DJ so tire replacement might not be until 2014. Hoping for Goodyears by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powdered Toast Man Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 I'm curious as to whether a set of winter tires/rims or just upgrading to a better all season tire would be the better option. I still remember what a world of difference it make for winter driving when I had my Neon and replaced the stock Eagle GA's with a set of Goodyear Comfortreads. That little car turned into a mountain goat! It just powered through snow drifts with the new tires! So yeah, just wondering if maybe an upgraded all season would be a more economical compromise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstralRT Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 You're right, all seasons would be a compromise. I'd recommend winters and save the all seasons for the only seasons they are meant for, Spring thru Fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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