Handling was improved and power transfer without upsetting the chassis (the 1st to 2nd shift does not break free) was a big plus. Why didn't Ferrari put 295s on the rear? -Why did they use a fuel distro block that caused fires (recalled) -Why did they use an interior coating that turns to goo when even Yugo avoided that? -Why did they make headers that fail early and often? -Why did they use a throwout bearing that cracks and fails? -Why did they pick valve guides that wear out faster than dollar store shoes? -Why did they make buttress seams that crack? -Why did they do allot of things they did, dunno, but just because they did something doesn't make it the best choice.
Ferrari didn't fit them because 295s are "more expensive"? Lol! Are there any track time comparisons with same car / driver comparing 265s to 295s? I asked an F355 Challenge owner about tyre size and his car has standard size tyres. Why not just admit you like the way the larger tyres look instead of pretending they make the car handle better?
I think you are under the mistaken assumption that everything OEM is always the "best" choice. You couldn't be more wrong. Kai
TBH I don't know. But I do know at least some F355 Challenge owners are running 265s on the street. And I do know that "boggo" 355s would get no measurable handling benefit by running 295s on the street. They might "look better", though.
Agreed. Just because it has Ferrari on it doesn't mean there isn't A Lot of room for improvement. Also, don't forget about the shrinking leather on the dash. On one members challenge car his sizes are 235/645-18 front. 295/680-18 rear. He tracks his car so that should give some indication that there is an improvement.
Need to replace tires on my 348. Has stock 17 inch rims. Good performance tires are hard to find. Any suggestions as to alternative tire sizes without spacers.
