VanDookie54 Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 Anyone tried 295/35 21?? Wondering if they're too wide. Doesn't seem to be an enormous amount of space on rears.. haven't even looked at front yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted November 24, 2021 Report Share Posted November 24, 2021 As I remember, someone here at the forum did put 295/35 R21 tires on his OEM rims and reported that they fit. There was nothing said about long term use . Although the 295/35 R21tires do fit they are not recommended for use by the manufacture on 9 inch wide rims, like the OEM 21 inch ones on Sports.The 295/35 R21 tire will be 1/2 inch wider on the inside and outside for a total of one inch wider overall, same sidewall and overall hight and diameter as the 265/40 R21 OEM tire. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanDookie54 Posted November 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 Thanks for the reply. I saw the post you're referring to after a deeper dig on the forum. I like the way they look and am ordering some. I'll post after a few thousand miles and let everyone know how they're holding up. Just traded my Focus ST in on the Edge ST and so far I like it. Not quite as fun to drive but a hell of a lot easier to enter and exit (I'm 67). Ordered lowering springs, having cat back dual custom exhaust (Flowmaster 50) done next week and will post photos when all is complete. Thanks again for the response and Happy Thanksgiving to all. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 I am interested in the results after it is lowered with the 295s all around. What is the diameter of your exhaust system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanDookie54 Posted November 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 Gonna try to go 3", but may have to settle for 2.5. Having it done Tuesday, hopefully. Will post back then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanDookie54 Posted December 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2021 Did resonator delete and left factory muffler. No drone, but sound still isn't quite where I want it. Will post back with update after I choose mufflers and get them installed. Kept factory pipe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 (edited) Can you post some photos of the new 295 tires and that trick exhaust system. Please Edited February 9, 2022 by Xtra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanDookie54 Posted March 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 Sorry this took so damn long. I'm. OTR driver and had to do all mods in increments and just got around to tires. Here are pics 295/35 21 Continental Extreme Contacts 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanDookie54 Posted March 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 Decent shot of tire width and the left side of exhaust tips. Getting all of the sound past that bumper with the tips eliminated 99% of thee offensive drone. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 (edited) Looking good ! Thanks for the photos . How do you like the wider tires so far? Any improvements or problems? Edited March 30, 2022 by Xtra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanDookie54 Posted April 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2022 Nope! Love them... Maybe a tiny bit less on fuel mileage, but did tires and grill shutter delete around same time so it's hard to say. Did a thousand miles over the last 4 days and got 28.5 as opposed to 30.2 last time I did exact same trip. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted April 6, 2022 Report Share Posted April 6, 2022 1 hour ago, VanDookie54 said: Nope! Love them... Maybe a tiny bit less on fuel mileage, but did tires and grill shutter delete around same time so it's hard to say. Did a thousand miles over the last 4 days and got 28.5 as opposed to 30.2 last time I did exact same trip. Tire pressures set the same? It may sound irrelevant but a softer sidewall (whether by tire design or reduced pressure) causes more rolling resistance which can translate to lower MPG. Also did you correct for ANY difference in circumference in Forscan? (You may have said above, no time to read back right now) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanDookie54 Posted April 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2022 (edited) Tire pressure is the same and didn't change anything in Forscan as they are the exact same height as original tires. They are an inch wider and I know that could have an impact. Edited April 7, 2022 by VanDookie54 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 On 4/7/2022 at 4:55 AM, VanDookie54 said: Tire pressure is the same and didn't change anything in Forscan as they are the exact same height as original tires. They are an inch wider and I know that could have an impact. I believe the 295 tires are 1.2 inch wider than the 265 . Thats great that they are working so well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted April 17, 2022 Report Share Posted April 17, 2022 Wonder what effect they have on the AdvanceTrec system? I read on the F150 forum when they used wider tires the roll stability (they referred to it as the Traction Control System) kicked in, when driving over 35 mph and going around curves. He found he could reduce it by slowing down on tight curves. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanDookie54 Posted April 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2022 Haven't had that issue and the first thing I did wasnfind my favorite curvy road and test it out. ;-) 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 If you get a chance VanDookie54 could you please answer some questions I have about your 295 tires now that you have had them on for awhile. . 1. Is your car stock height or do you have the H&R springs? 2. Have you had a full load of 4 or more passengers in the car? and if so did the tires rub at all. Over bumps ? 3. Are they wearing evenly? Thanks, Xtra 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanDookie54 Posted September 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2022 Still have H&R springs. Have had 4 adults and luggage for 4 day vacation in car and traveled several hundred miles. Ride was awesome and fuel mileage was still between 26-28. Have great tire people taking care of the tires. Change oil every 3500-4000 miles,and we go over them and rotate every change. So far around 11,000 miles on them and wear is perfect. Chassis is adjusted as close to 0 camber on all 4 as possible. I couldn't be happier with the car or any mods we've done to her. I thought I'd miss my Focus ST and I do, but I am completely happy with the Edge. Only wish is that the transmission shift points were more adjustable - would like (in sport mode) to have it go back to auto on its own after a manual override shift without having to do it by holding upshift paddle for a few seconds. If anyone knows how to do this in Forscan please let me know? Any further questions, let me know. Be glad to help if I can. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted September 9, 2022 Report Share Posted September 9, 2022 Thats great news , thanks for the quick reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted March 2, 2023 Report Share Posted March 2, 2023 On 9/9/2022 at 12:58 PM, VanDookie54 said: Still have H&R springs. Have had 4 adults and luggage for 4 day vacation in car and traveled several hundred miles. Ride was awesome and fuel mileage was still between 26-28. Have great tire people taking care of the tires. Change oil every 3500-4000 miles,and we go over them and rotate every change. So far around 11,000 miles on them and wear is perfect. Chassis is adjusted as close to 0 camber on all 4 as possible. I couldn't be happier with the car or any mods we've done to her. I thought I'd miss my Focus ST and I do, but I am completely happy with the Edge. Only wish is that the transmission shift points were more adjustable - would like (in sport mode) to have it go back to auto on its own after a manual override shift without having to do it by holding upshift paddle for a few seconds. If anyone knows how to do this in Forscan please let me know? Any further questions, let me know. Be glad to help if I can. so with the summer driving season fast approaching, with the state my tires are in, I'm trying to decide whether to upgrade the rubber on my summer wheels now or run what's on the until they're gone.. My questions are, can we get an update on tire wear, any bad rubs, and overall impression of the bigger Conti Extreme Contacts? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanDookie54 Posted March 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 Still loving the Conti Extremes... Wear is perfect at 15,000+ miles on tires... no alignment problems, no rubs and virtually no noise change from stocks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 On 3/22/2023 at 10:44 PM, VanDookie54 said: Still loving the Conti Extremes... Wear is perfect at 15,000+ miles on tires... no alignment problems, no rubs and virtually no noise change from stocks. all apologies for hammering this question.. but are those stock wheels? as in a 21" diameter 9" width stock ford wheel like used on the 2016 edge? or perhaps your year is wider? I only ask because it is kind of stated earlier that this is on stock wheels, but that width tire on a 9inch wide wheel is not a compatible/suggested match according to every site I've looked on Thanks again for the information 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanDookie54 Posted May 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2023 It works and have had no issues at all. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Yes they. Are the stock rims... 13,000 miles and NO issues. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanDookie54 Posted May 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2023 Sorry that should have read 17,000 miles. Not 13. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted May 30, 2023 Report Share Posted May 30, 2023 VanDookie54 when these tires are done. Would you buy the same 295 X 35 R21size again or would you return to the stock 265 X 40 R21 size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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