Fore those running 265/275 tires !

[Laro73]

Is there a significant advantage performance wise to run a larger tire than a 255 ?
Can you really feel more grip, even less understeer ?
A lot of guys seems to run larger tires for looks !
I got new wheels, 19x9.5 i am ok with the look of a 255 on it but if a larger tire really improve the the performance, that's gonna be my choice.
Thanks

[Seattle squash]

I mostly run the 275's so it fills out the fenders more. Don't track the car but to date have no issues with it, and several sets later. Go big my friend! :)

[denis silva]

This ☝️


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[Gareth_oau]

definitely for looks in my case.

I run the 275 Goodyear Asymmetrics and they also have very large rim protectors, which make them look like massive 285s from the rear

[singleframe]

Yep..fills out that fatty fender a little nicer.

[S4Per]

275 vs 255 was a huge difference on my Supercharged RS4 in terms of spinning tires endlessly in 1st & 2nd or actually getting some grip.

[badbluers4]

Definitely go 275 on a 9.5 wheel. Use that extra rim width to your advantage, more grip

[AvusPdx]

You guys running 30 or 35 wall width tires? I'm planning on going 265/30 when my new wheels arrive.

[komseh]

I think a lot of people run 275/30. If you're set on a 265 width I would go with a 35 profile. 275/30 is already a really short sidewall.

[Seattle squash]

I am on 275/30/19 DWS-06, fits like a glove.

[singleframe]

^^This.

[Peter1.8t]

275/30/19 on Michilen PSS. Really like the amount of grip the car has in corners, very predictable, still you can find the limit right when the car starts to understeer. Probably should play with the settings on the shocks some. Spins tire pretty easy in first still, and second on a hard shift.

[badbluers4]

You guys running 30 or 35 wall width tires? I'm planning on going 265/30 when my new wheels arrive.

Def 275/30 Michelin PSS

[Laro73]

I think a lot of people run 275/30. If you're set on a 265 width I would go with a 35 profile. 275/30 is already a really short sidewall.

I would like a 265/35/19, the roads are so bad here, i am not sure about 30 sidewall.
Still at stock Height and the 35 would fill the fenders a bit more.

BUT i run Pss on my cars for the last 5 years. I spoke with Michelin Rep this afternoon and he told me than PSS in 265/35 was not recomanded for my car !!! There was specialy made for Mercedes, Porsche, and Cadillac ? He was not concern about fitment but these were not appropriate for Audi ??? What's that

[komseh]

I would like a 265/35/19, the roads are so bad here, i am not sure about 30 sidewall.
Still at stock Height and the 35 would fill the fenders a bit more.

BUT i run Pss on my cars for the last 5 years. I spoke with Michelin Rep this afternoon and he told me than PSS in 265/35 was not recomanded for my car !!! There was specialy made for Mercedes, Porsche, and Cadillac ? He was not concern about fitment but these were not appropriate for Audi ??? What's that

That's interesting, all the 265/35/19 PSS on tirerack are BMW, Merc, or Porsche specific. I'm not sure what that's about, but there's another member here(ven0m) running PSS in 275/35/19 on stock suspension without rubbing except during hard corning on the track. My next set of street tires will be in those dimensions as I really like the wheel protection it provides.

[zmw]

is anyone running a 275/30/19 on a STOCK wheel? according to michelin minimum wheel width is a 9.5" so I'm curious what they look like. - I feel like the 255/35s are slightly stretched and definitely don't protect the wheel or sit square.

[WinterRunner]

I ran 265/35/19 PSS's for awhile while lowered on H&R's, they did rub quite a bit on any less-than perfect type roads.

[JimmyBones]

is anyone running a 275/30/19 on a STOCK wheel? according to michelin minimum wheel width is a 9.5" so I'm curious what they look like. - I feel like the 255/35s are slightly stretched and definitely don't protect the wheel or sit square.

Yes I have seen it done a lot. The 275/30/19 Michelin PSS tires have a rim width range of 9-10 inches according to tirerack so that is fine. Stock RS4 wheels are decent weight wise too at like 26ish pounds.

[zmw]

Well the reality is I'd want to go to a 285/30 which is nearly identical in height to the 255/35 but that seems like it might be a bit too wide - If I buy wheels I'm going to step up to 20s anyway, and then use the 19s for track duty.

[ven0m]

275/35/19 Michelin PSS on 10x19 rims
255/35/19 Verdstein winter tyres on 9x19 rims

When I compare the two sets, the grip of the 275 Michelin is unbelievable.

[badbluers4]

is anyone running a 275/30/19 on a STOCK wheel? according to michelin minimum wheel width is a 9.5" so I'm curious what they look like. - I feel like the 255/35s are slightly stretched and definitely don't protect the wheel or sit square.

Yes many of us are running 275/30 on stock wheels. Much more square

[zmw]

Yes many of us are running 275/30 on stock wheels. Much more square

Have a decent photo you can share? I've put 355s under my GT-R so I'm fine push the limits of tire size... I'd really prefer the 285/30 but 275/30 seems to be a bit easier to fit, slightly shorter than stock, while 20mm wider.

[badbluers4]

Have a decent photo you can share? I've put 355s under my GT-R so I'm fine push the limits of tire size... I'd really prefer the 285/30 but 275/30 seems to be a bit easier to fit, slightly shorter than stock, while 20mm wider.

[S4Per]

(all pics with 10mm spacers rear, 8mm front)

[zmw]

spacers required or just for cosmetics?

(all pics with 10mm spacers rear, 8mm front)

[Seattle squash]

275/30/19 DWS-06 with 8mm H&R HC spacer @ rear

[S4Per]

spacers required or just for cosmetics?

Cosmetics.
Though with the spacers on I did have a tiny bit of rubbing that was taken care of by rolling the front fenders.

[Peter1.8t]

275/30/19 DWS-06 with 8mm H&R HC spacer @ rear

Your name and location listed confuses me as it does not match your license plate. Where you at?

[Peter1.8t]

Cosmetics.
Though with the spacers on I did have a tiny bit of rubbing that was taken care of by rolling the front fenders.

Whomever you sold it to curbed the wheels a little bit on the drivers side. Very sad

[denis silva]

275/30/19 hancook V12 800$ for all 4 installed :)


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[singleframe]

is anyone running a 275/30/19 on a STOCK wheel? according to michelin minimum wheel width is a 9.5" so I'm curious what they look like. - I feel like the 255/35s are slightly stretched and definitely don't protect the wheel or sit square.

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This was with 12mm spacers in the rears.

[Seattle squash]

Your name and location listed confuses me as it does not match your license plate. Where you at?

I used to be is Seattle, loved squash until I ruptured my L4, Dallas now but still a car freak! So yea, I stand corrected. I am currently in Las Colinas, Dallas, let me if you are local and we grab a cold one! :)

Also, up in Seattle every 2nd month or so for work... So as much as I hate beer I might be game there too! :)

[Seattle squash]

275/30/19 hancook V12 800$ for all 4 installed :)


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I used to run those, and good feel but I kept blowing out the side-walls, and/or de-laminating the steel belts inside the sidewalls.

[denis silva]

I used to run those, and good feel but I kept blowing out the side-walls, and/or de-laminating the steel belts inside the sidewalls.

I ran these tires on my previous set of wheels and after about 3 years im going to my second set or V12


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[Seattle squash]

I ran these tires on my previous set of wheels and after about 3 years im going to my second set or V12


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Yeah, I might have had bad luck. Must have had 4 sets or more and probably had do warranty 25% of them... And always a bummer to me as I liked them. However maybe my setup combined with too high tire pressure caused it... Tend to be at around 42psi to give the sidewalls some help as these are not as stiff as some. On my other car, a BMW (same size 275/30/19), I never had issues with them though and still run them.

[Peter1.8t]

I used to be is Seattle, loved squash until I ruptured my L4, Dallas now but still a car freak! So yea, I stand corrected. I am currently in Las Colinas, Dallas, let me if you are local and we grab a cold one! :)

Also, up in Seattle every 2nd month or so for work... So as much as I hate beer I might be game there too! :)

Ah I see. I'm up in Seattle myself, I was confused because I know a lot of local RS4 owners yet have never seen your car around.

[fitchbuck]

Installed the ECS 10mm spacers all around on stock wheels / tires last summer, and have noticed a wee bit of rub. If I move up to 275/30/19 PSS, will it exhibit more or less rubbing?

[Striddy]

is anyone running a 275/30/19 on a STOCK wheel? according to michelin minimum wheel width is a 9.5" so I'm curious what they look like. - I feel like the 255/35s are slightly stretched and definitely don't protect the wheel or sit square.

I'm on my 3rd set PSSs on stock wheels with no issue.

[Seattle squash]

Installed the ECS 10mm spacers all around on stock wheels / tires last summer, and have noticed a wee bit of rub. If I move up to 275/30/19 PSS, will it exhibit more or less rubbing?

Almost certain quite a bit more, at least front. I am on DWS-06 275/stock 19's and I had to loose my 8mm spacer in front, with fender screw removed, unrolled fenders. The PSS are wider so thinking you would have an issue. However, I am slightly lowered on coils to make my case worse. Back, I am thinking you are fine. Hope that helps. Quite a lot of input on the subject if you look around as we all try to pack as much in as we can.

[singleframe]

Installed the ECS 10mm spacers all around on stock wheels / tires last summer, and have noticed a wee bit of rub. If I move up to 275/30/19 PSS, will it exhibit more or less rubbing?

Roll your fronts. Should be 50-100 bucks well spent!! Just make sure your fender roller is legit.