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Old 08-11-16, 03:35 PM
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Default Would You Put 295's on a 19x10 Wheel?
Without worrying about clearance & offset. Just focusing on the size alone. Would you put Michelin PSS 295/30/19 on a 19x10 wheel? Is 295 too wide for 10" wheel? Will it have any negative impact on performance? This is strictly for street, not track. I am hoping to gain more traction with the wider tire. Any thoughts?
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I'm interested in this question as well. From what I've been researching, yes you can put a 295 safely on a 10" rim. But without the proper offset, you will have rubbing issues. Also the question comes up whether there is any real performance benefit given that it isn't the optimum wheel size for a 295...a 10.5" it the optimum rim size.
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According to the specs posted on Tire Rack's website, it should be fine.

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just looked it up too . Should meet the minimum
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Originally Posted by Supraman16
I'm interested in this question as well. From what I've been researching, yes you can put a 295 safely on a 10" rim. But without the proper offset, you will have rubbing issues. Also the question comes up whether there is any real performance benefit given that it isn't the optimum wheel size for a 295...a 10.5" it the optimum rim size.
Supraman16, I have the same wheels as you do. I have to thank you for that. Saw your post years back, and love the Weds. Clearance will not be an issue for me. I just want to see what the consensus are from the knowledgeable ones here. No point going to 295's if no more traction can be had with a 10" wide wheel.
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Originally Posted by airvtec
Supraman16, I have the same wheels as you do. I have to thank you for that. Saw your post years back, and love the Weds. Clearance will not be an issue for me. I just want to see what the consensus are from the knowledgeable ones here. No point going to 295's if no more traction can be had with a 10" wide wheel.
Gotta love the Weds...I still think they are the best looking wheels on the F. I've been eyeing the 295/30/19 Michelin PSS as well. From what I can tell, your going to need to trim the rear fender lip and run some more negative camber to make them fit without any rubbing issues. Mainly because of the slight sidewall bulge with the 295's on a 10" rim. Below is the stock 19x10" RCF rims with a 295 Michelin PPS on them. They have similar offsets too, +41 in the rear while we have +42 with our Weds.

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I'm going with 295 on my 10.5" but that half inch will be good and flush
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Yes, I have RCF wheels. My post from another thread:

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Got 'em mounted and balanced on yesterday. Looks like I have to roll the rear fender. The front wheel (sans tire) come within a hair of the upper control arm (think that's what you call it). I think the pics speak for themselves. Note the tires are S04s (255/35/19 front and 295/30/19 rear)

On another note - I've learned in this thread that wheels seems to be a very personnel thing for our members here. And some folks criticize (myself included) others in inappropriate ways. This of course causes more anger. Not healthy IMHO

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Originally Posted by flowrider
Yes, I have RCF wheels. My post from another thread:
Thanks! That doesn't look bad at all. Very little bulge. Looks doable.
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^^^^I don't think there's bulge But then again, I REALLY HATE the stretched look

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Originally Posted by flowrider
^^^^I don't think there's bulge But then again, I REALLY HATE the stretched look

Lou
i agree it dosent look bulged, it has a nice meaty look I like it
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