Just took delivery of my 2033 Performance Y. Was thinking of putting the 275x35x21 on the front and getting 295x35x21 for the rear. I heard this set up helps protect the rims from pot holes better. Has anyone done this and whats been your experience. Impact on range? Rim protection etc. tires are Michelin Pilot Sport 4 all season.
Any improvements in a car 10 years from the future?!?
I can't give you specific answers, but I'll mention what I did.
I took off the factory MYP wheels and set them aside, while putting on a full set of Enkei PX-10 19"x8 +35 wheels with 255/45/19 Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06+.
I didn't really focus on range, but for the most part, they're about the same for me... someone that doesn't really care that much.
But I did make the change to minimize potholes and definitely to avoid more curb rash. I already curbed the original wheels. Rather than making the tires wider, I made the wheels narrower.
Also, I kept the original, instead of selling/swapping is because they are definitely more performance oriented than the 19" wheels, so that means, if I should choose to take the MYP to the track or something, I can swap in the those wheels to get better track feel.
It's an expensive option, but I felt it was the best for what I wanted, keep an "everyday" set and a "fun" set.