Matching 305s with the 255s should be no problem since the 295 has a slightly smaller diameter than the 255 and the 305 diameter is slightly larger than that of the 255. That's how I would have gone if the 305s were available. Though , if Michelin has ok'd the 265 for a 9" rim, I would trust them. They would know their own tire better than anyone. I was basing my original concern off the generic fitment charts.

 

I don't have my notes in front of me, but If I recall correctly, 255 vs 295 diameter is a 2mm difference, 255 vs 305 is 4mm, and 265 vs 305 is 3mm. So yeah the relative differences are negligible, but I don't want to cause issues with the AWD system so I'd be aiming to keep the difference as small as possible.

 

Good point. Not an issue on my RWD.

 

New review on the MT V6S.


I'm always amused by Rory Reid's reviews, particularly his F-Type reviews. He's pretty much reviewed every variant at this point, so if you haven't seen his earlier reviews, you should take a look.

 

Rory gets it.

 

I would say he sorta gets it. I am guessing (as I did when I decided to buy it) that this may be the last great manual sports car of its genre (not taking about track rockets). It seems below a certain age, folks are not inclined to enjoy the activity of being fully engaged in the drive. Just steering and throttle, perhaps with a free hand to operate a phone or texting.

I find my F-Type consumes me when I drive. I don't even want to fool with the infotainment system. It's just a distraction from the pure mechanical joy of operating a real car.

Orkney

 

+1. Now...if I could just get mine out of the shop.

 

Another review of the MT, this time the V6 base.


Shmee usually focuses on exotics, but he's reviewed all the F-Type models as well.

 

I've always liked Shmee, he's an owner enthusiast not just a reviewer.

 

The car in Shmee's video has the exact same exhaust rattle that I'm experiencing.