295/30R19 for 2008 ISF (Rear)
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Planning to change the tires, have stock setup and 255/35R19s in the rear, wanted to upgrade to a better set, had read about 275 and 285 width tires, but might be able to get hold of Pilot Sport Cup 2 295/30R19 for a bargain and wanted to check with the Team here, if this wide a tire would be usable in the 2008 ISF in stock form?
The tire size comparison shows that 295/30 is 0.06in smaller in diameter, as compared to 255/35, the circumference is 0.19in smaller than the 255/35 and sidewall is 0.03in smaller in side wall, but is 1.57in wider than the 255/35.
Thus I felt if the car & wheel can accommodate the extra width, the diameter and the circumference is quite similar for both the tires.
Your inputs would be greatly appreciated!
There is hardly any rain where I stay.
By the way, also wanted your opinion about air v/s nitrogen filling (I'd driven both and not noticed a difference, but air filling has the obvious advantage that it can be easily topped up!).
The tire size comparison shows that 295/30 is 0.06in smaller in diameter, as compared to 255/35, the circumference is 0.19in smaller than the 255/35 and sidewall is 0.03in smaller in side wall, but is 1.57in wider than the 255/35.
Thus I felt if the car & wheel can accommodate the extra width, the diameter and the circumference is quite similar for both the tires.
Your inputs would be greatly appreciated!
There is hardly any rain where I stay.
By the way, also wanted your opinion about air v/s nitrogen filling (I'd driven both and not noticed a difference, but air filling has the obvious advantage that it can be easily topped up!).
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Me as well as other F owners have experienced floaty feeling in the rear end when going with anything bigger than 275s on stock 2008-2011 wheels
I bought two 285s to try it out. Like the look of it, but hated the feeling and went back to 275s
I bought two 285s to try it out. Like the look of it, but hated the feeling and went back to 275s
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It would be a big mistake to put a 295 on the OEM 9" wide rim. A 295 needs at least a 10" rim to perform properly which is why some people reported 285s feeling floaty on a 9" rim. The 2012 and later rims would accommodate a 285 much better as they're 9.5" wide, but even those rims are too narrow for a 295.
With the right rims, it won't feel floaty at all.
With the right rims, it won't feel floaty at all.
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As mentioned for a 295/30/19 tire you'll need wheels at 10" wide:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...cf-wheels.html
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...cf-wheels.html
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Thank you very much for all the support and feedback. I wanted to also check, if I were to try all four wheels with 255/35R19 (PS4)? I correct myself, I know the front wheels are not 9in. I'm still trying to figure out a combination (depending on availability as well).
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As mentioned for a 295/30/19 tire you'll need wheels at 10" wide:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...cf-wheels.html
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...cf-wheels.html
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Thank you very much for all the support and feedback. I wanted to also check, if I were to try all four wheels with 255/35R19 (PS4)? I correct myself, I know the front wheels are not 9in. I'm still trying to figure out a combination (depending on availability as well).
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Have 295's on my 12 wheels...definitely too floaty(cornering). Don't do it.
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