Big Mark Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 (edited) I sold those 295's to Shane because they were suited to his 10.5J rims. My wheels were 10J and 295's were not happy. I went to Visit Vredestein Technical Guru at their HQ at Wellingborough who informed me that 295's are too large for 10 J. Well they're ordered now so will see how they go. And at the price I paid I'll sell them on if I don't like them. What was it about the 295's that you weren't happy with? Edited March 19, 2015 by Big Mark (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Because they are one size too large, they "balloon" up. There's a thread about it on here somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 265 or 275 are the ideal width on a 10" wide rim, 295's are the ideal size on 11" or 11.5" rims Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 (edited) A simple diagram showing tyre widths Edited March 20, 2015 by Dnk (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I find there's always very conflicting info on tyres/rims. I'm currently trying to establish the widest rim and tyre I can fit without rolling the arches, but I'm guessing that depends on the rim style/offset as well. Edit - for the rear tyres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 (edited) TBH there's just too many variables to give an accurate answer. I used to use/rate Yokohamas, because the as well as being great tyres, the tyre wall/rim protector design stopped rubbing on my second Corrado, which had done it horribly on whatever Pirellis it came with. Unfortunately their designs are quite different now, and the prices for them have become silly. Edited March 20, 2015 by j_jza80 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Exactly, I think you have to find a wheel you like, then suit the offsets/tyres to that wheel for fitment to the specific car. If you want to go wide, you have to be open to the idea of modifying the arches. I personally don't want to risk my paint, so will stay on the safe side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berg Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Will do, speaking to Arch Enemy guy at present, looking like it'll be sometime in April. Give's me time to find rear tyres. Which guy is doing your arches? Chazz? Mine are being done next monday by him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 No. A guy called Adam is doing them on Easter Monday as getting them done at the gf's house in Derbyshire rather than at mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 Tyres fitted and they fit the rims perfectly. Glad I went with 255/40 and 295/35 now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul372 Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Look forwards to some pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraleeturbo Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Tyres fitted and they fit the rims perfectly. Glad I went with 255/40 and 295/35 now. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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