Anyone running 305/35-20 on rear
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Quite simple. The design of any system is a complicated series of compromises to create a product that is appealing to the largest number of customers within the target audience. For example, look at ground clearance. At 5.25 inches, it is not optimal for center of gravity and handling considerations, or even aesthetics. Some of us don't have to traverse mountainous driveways and can afford to lower the vehicle. Others that will be traveling in snow on a regular basis will need more ground clearance and Jag has addressed that on the AWD. The reduced handling from a taller stance will be more than offset by the AWD.
Regarding aesthetic issues, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Chrome, CF, wheel offset, tire width, are all subjective and worthy of modification if it makes the owner feel better about his/her vehicle.
I do agree, though, going wider on the back tires without going wider in front could negatively impact the cornering characteristics and balance.
Regarding aesthetic issues, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Chrome, CF, wheel offset, tire width, are all subjective and worthy of modification if it makes the owner feel better about his/her vehicle.
I do agree, though, going wider on the back tires without going wider in front could negatively impact the cornering characteristics and balance.
Your comments must have merit. I live in CA and am not an expert on sports cars and how they sit and handle. I'm just happy to be able to own and drive such a car.
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Their chart. If I ever dyno mine, I'll post it. I won't have any stock F-Type R base though, so another R driver will have to post their dyno here too to get a proper comparison to each other and to the Eurocharged graph already posted.
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At any rate, that's a bargain price, considerably cheaper than either the Michelins or Pirellis. They're highly ranked too!
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When I posted yesterday, I searched the Tire Rack site for all 20" OEM-sized tires for the 2015 F-Type R, and those weren't there. It appears that they were just added today.
At any rate, that's a bargain price, considerably cheaper than either the Michelins or Pirellis. They're highly ranked too!
At any rate, that's a bargain price, considerably cheaper than either the Michelins or Pirellis. They're highly ranked too!
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The worst categories for the PZero are ride quality and noise, but it's also somewhat lower on grip, wear, and all the other handling categories.
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I found this article when Car And Driver did their "Monsters of Grip" article:
Monsters of Grip: Nine Summer-Performance Tires Tested Comparison Tests - Page 9 - Car and Driver
The Pirelli PZero ranked dead last.
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I went ahead with PSS, 255/35/20 front and 305/30/20 on rear. The ride is a lot smother and quieter. I'm also loving the grip of these. A HUGE upgrade over stock tires for those who are considering it.
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I'm not. My dealer told me that Jaguar sports cars have diff issues from time to time, and I didn't want to give them an excuse to say we won't honor the warranty unless you replicate the issue on stock tires.
I did find a significant grip improvement switching from Pirelli to Michelin PSS in the same size.
I did find a significant grip improvement switching from Pirelli to Michelin PSS in the same size.
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I'm not. My dealer told me that Jaguar sports cars have diff issues from time to time, and I didn't want to give them an excuse to say we won't honor the warranty unless you replicate the issue on stock tires.
I did find a significant grip improvement switching from Pirelli to Michelin PSS in the same size.
I did find a significant grip improvement switching from Pirelli to Michelin PSS in the same size.
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