Those running 30 series tires (not 35 but 30) please post up pictures

[Todd15Fastback]

Hey folks - I am currently running 285/35/20 and 305/35/20 Goodyear Supercar G2 tires. I will need new rear tires in the next 30 days or so.

I am really leaning towards the MPSS in 295/30/20 (front) and 305/30/20 (rear) as I don't want to run a 315/35 out back. I would go with a 315/30 but can only seem to find a 275 to match up front. I want a 285/295 as a minimum.

My only concern is the 1.2" diameter difference between a 305/30 and 305/35 and how it will look on my car in the rear. That equates to .6" lower at the top of the tire vs. the current size on my car.

I think the 30 series will still look good. Agree? Disagree?

Call me picky or whatever
Some pictures of the current tires to see gaps.

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[Ultimateone]

IMO 30 looks to "skinny" and the ride isn't as nice as a 35.

 

[wildcatgoal]

Welcome to the conundrum I was in before I ended up just settling with Cooper tires. I wanted desperately a 285 up front and 305 in the rear (both 35), but I can't afford $1,500 in tires for what is essentially a daily to get Pirelli's and the BF Good's have ugly sidewalls and were back-ordered. Could have gotten the same tires you have but they aren't appropriate for how I use my car typically.

Better tire options for "purpose" at 19" so that's what the stock rims will have to be for (in my case).

I considered for a long time doing 285/35 up front and 315/30 in the back. Somewhere on this forum I posted about that and got a few pictures, but as per usual I cannot find it. At the time, I could get MPSS in those sizes and also some Nitto tire. I don't seem to be able to find either today in that combination. Anyway, unless bagged, I have never liked 30 aspect on the front of our cars on 20" wheels (personally). Your car though - but I would suspect a pretty harsh ride with 30 up front.

I have literally called Cooper HQ and begged for a 285/35-20... so far my begging hasn't worked.

 

[daltron]

Unfortunatelly these are 19" wheels, but I hope it helps. Excuse the crappy cell phone camera + my crappy picture taking skills.

The MMD pictures are MPSS 295/30/19 squared and Sportlines.

The N4SM pictures are R888 295/30/19 and 325/30/19 and coilovers lowered slightly more than Sportlines.

 

[NvrFinished]

Hey Todd, I've been researching this quite a bit as I haven't decided yet if I want a 19" or 20" wheel. I have a Ride Tech Level II coilover setup sitting in the garage waiting to be installed while I decide. What I have decided is that I personally think the 30 series tires on the 20" wheels look a little thin for this car. I too want MPSS's and thought I wanted the same size as what you are thinking until I came across a pic of that set up (I'm currently look for it). For me, I've come to the conclusion that if I go 20" I would select a 285/35 for the front and 295/35 for the rear.

The MPSS 295/35 has an actual tread width of 11.6" to 12" depending on which model you choose. The 305/30 is 11.8" wide. The 285/35 is 10.1" compared to 11.5" for the 295/30 however. The stance though is what sells it for me. Take a look at this thread here of the Guard green mustang on Vorsteiner wheels: http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46538&highlight=vorsteiner+wheels

He is running 295/35 rears and 275/35 fronts. I think it's a good stance with the right amount of sidewall height. It is my opinion, however, and I'm sure not everyone will agree.

 

[Todd15Fastback]

Thanks for the pictures and info so far.

[MENTION=15475]daltron[/MENTION] Thanks for the pictures. If you don't mind, could you measure from the group to the center of your front/rear fender and tell me that measurement? Mine is currently 27.5" and I am running Steeda Ultralite linears.



Here is a picture with my car and other S550 that is running 30 series tires lowered on the Roush CO setup. He has 295/30 out back and 275/30 up front. I think this looks good, too.

 

[daltron]

@daltron Thanks for the pictures. If you don't mind, could you measure from the group to the center of your front/rear fender and tell me that measurement? Mine is currently 27.5" and I am running Steeda Ultralite linears.

Absolutely, but I am embarrassed to say I don't know what you mean exactly.

Can you draw a line on this pic and I will take the measurement front and rear for you.

 

[Todd15Fastback]

Here ya go. This is for the front, too.

 

[daltron]

Here ya go. This is for the front, too.

Gotcha! I set myself an alarm on my phone and when I get home I'll measure and post :cheers:

 

[wildcatgoal]

Project 6gr wheels FTW!

 

[Todd15Fastback]

Gotcha! I set myself an alarm on my phone and when I get home I'll measure and post :cheers:

Thanks man

 

[Jmeo]

Todd I'm not sure if this helps but Dennis (SC_Ruby) and I are running 285/35/19 front and 325/30/19 rear. The tires are almost dead even height wise front to rear but the fronts are actually a smidge taller. I'm not sure how this equates to you having 20's not 19's and the sidewall will be taller for us being a 325/30 compared to what your looking at because the sidewall is a percentage of width and the wider the tire the taller the sidewall......


Guess after all that typing I've got nothing for you lol.

 

[daltron]

Thanks man

:doh: I couldn't find my tape measure and my wife "swears" she didn't use it last. I'll bring one home from work tomorrow and get you those measurements!

 

[daltron]

Did one last check before I went to work and found them in the garage... So it was me, not my wife lol.

F: 26 1/16"
R: 26 13/16"

 

[Todd15Fastback]

Did one last check before I went to work and found them in the garage... So it was me, not my wife lol.

F: 26 1/16"
R: 26 13/16"

Thanks for the measurements. If my thought process is right, mine should measure somewhat close to that if I go 30 series tires since I'll lose about .7" in tire height so that will reduce my front and rear fender heights.

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