P85 with 285s on rear made a bigger than expected difference

[gimp_dad]

looks nice! I have similar setup but in 20's (255/40/25 and 285/35/20). My consumption went up around 20kwh. 285 in the rear looks way better, going to try 295 next time.

Can't wait to hear how it goes with 295s on the rear!

 

[Zextraterrestrial]

Why aren't you sticking with the sticky Re-11s for daily use? I just have the stock 19" wheels - sounds like an upgrade to Re-11s would make a difference? What I notice on cornering is under steer - I have to fight the car a bit on fast tight corners. And body roll.

the rears I have are only 30 series ( 2" less total dia) so the car will scrub the air fins behind the rear wheels if I go over bumps, not that this matters too much. Also the inner of the rears and the outer of the fronts are worn past the tread and I need to flip the tires.
+ I love the look of the Tesla grey performance wheels on my grey car

I love the re-11's , I wanted something even stickier but I might just get a pair of 255/285s and keep the same wheels for a bit.

 

[gimp_dad]

looks nice! I have similar setup but in 20's (255/40/25 and 285/35/20). My consumption went up around 20kwh. 285 in the rear looks way better, going to try 295 next time.

Are you getting any rubbing with the 255s on the front?

 

[Dreamin]

I might just get a pair of 255/285s and keep the same wheels for a bit.

Michelin Pilot Super Sport :-D

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Are you getting any rubbing with the 255s on the front?

My 255/40/20s rub a little in the front.

 

[Zextraterrestrial]

Michelin Pilot Super Sport :-D

you think they are stickier than Re-11s?

 

[Dreamin]

you think they are stickier than Re-11s?

No, the RE-11s are stickier. I misread your post and thought you didn't want such a short tire... the PSS is available in a 255/19 & 285/19 in stock diameter (slightly taller).

 

[mandfunk]

Here are some quick pics. Not a great photographer. Sorry it is so dark under to car because it makes it hard to fully appreciate the visual appearance of the wider rear tires.

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Great looking car! Thanks for the pics. What offset did you use on the rear?

 

[Stangography]

Any update with the 295s in the rear?