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So I read somewhere that 285's actually have a larger contact patch than 295's, is that true? Also I expected the 295's to bulge out more on stock wheels. I was considering upping to a 265/285 setup.
In my opinion the 295 is to wide for the factory wheel...
I don't like how the sidewalls bulge past the rim..it's not a whole lot but for me it's to much...

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So I read somewhere that 285's actually have a larger contact patch than 295's, is that true? Also I expected the 295's to bulge out more on stock wheels. I was considering upping to a 265/285 setup.
What kind of mods do you have, curious to see what power level you are at with how the tire is handling it.
 

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So I read somewhere that 285's actually have a larger contact patch than 295's, is that true? Also I expected the 295's to bulge out more on stock wheels. I was considering upping to a 265/285 setup.
No 305s stick out too much. 295 is just right for rear wheel.
 

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What kind of mods do you have, curious to see what power level you are at with how the tire is handling it.
I only have a few bolt ons with a stage 2 OTS map. Even in stock form the 275's struggle to maintain grip. Cornering is fine, it's exiting a corner and hard acceleration that gets a bit squirrelly.
 
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Well I just pulled the trigger on some 285 35 19 R888R's, pretty impressed so far and I still haven't worn off the new film. Will do some 0-60 testing and let everyone know.
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