Hi,

I'm running 20" alloys and have new rubber on the front and about 3-4 mm on the rear.

Knowing that tyre efficiency in the wet drops dramatically when they drop below 3mm, i'd like to fit new rear rubber soon. I'd like 295's instead of the stock 275's. Can I safely fit the 295's to the rear waiting for the front wheels to get replaced in good time?

What kind of tyre life do you get?

Thanks in advance y'all.
Paulo 2022 P440e AB

Personally I dont think it's a good idea to run different tyre sizes between front/rear 
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No, I would not fancy that idea either.

I noticed when I saw Envoys car he runs 295's
Problem is if you fit them just on one axle you will leave yourself open to warranty issues. If you have any drive line problems they will blame the tyre size. I would stay to all axles - same size. You don't stop playing because you get old, You get old because you stop playing.

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Much as i expected gents.

thanks for your feedback.

How many miles do you tend to get on your 20" Continentals? 2022 P440e AB

I have got 22 inch pirelli scorpions and am equally interested in anticipated tyre life - i.e When do I need to start saving! Best Wishes

Gary

GIB 984 wrote:

I have got 22 inch pirelli scorpions and am equally interested in anticipated tyre life - i.e When do I need to start saving!

Oh then I guess you haven´t already????  Cheers

Simon

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GIB 984 wrote:

I have got 22 inch pirelli scorpions and am equally interested in anticipated tyre life - i.e When do I need to start saving!

Now would be a good time  TDV6 - gone
TDV8 - gone
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Seriously guys - now you have me worried!

Whats the bad news then? Best Wishes

Gary

22" Michelin Diamaris around £240 per corner if you shop about. 

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Thanks shmoogle And the estimated life - approximately? Best Wishes

Gary

I have HSE TDV8 with 20" wheels and my good lady has kerbed 2 wheels already!!
I want to fit 295`s when I replace the tyres which size fits and doesnt affect the rolling radius??
295/40`s od 45`s??
Will I need to change the nav settings etc callibration??
Any good tyre recommendations instaed of the Conti`s??
With better rim protection maybe.
I dont want the speedo to read fast or slow etc??
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295x40x20's Nexion's on mine, speedo readings are 2 mph out(slower) not sure thats got anything to do with the tyre size or not, tyres have done 4k and appear to be in pretty good condition considering the abuse they get

Birdy get the 40's they will give you much better side wall and wheel protection than the 45's