295s on a 10" wheel isn't optimal. I would go 275 up front and 285 out back
If he’s running the Conti ECS02 he’ll be good. They run a bit narrower. But in general I agree with you.
I understand, but look at the measured rim width. It's 10.5". It's safe but not optimal. Also a 285 on a 9.5" rim is safe, but not optimal. You want as much sidewall support for a nose heavy car like the Mustang. I wouldn't go above a 275 for the front.Dave, Tire rack says ok on the rim size
Tiresize.com will give tire diameter, weight, etc for every tire on the market. It is great for checking this type of info.
Thanks! Nice looking ride275/35/19 ECS 02 up front and 295/35/19 ECS 02 rear on 19x10” front and 19x11” rear Velgen VF5 wheels. Hope that helps.
Really, so if I bring this to the track I'll have issues up front? What's not optimal about it when it's within the safe spec? I don't want the 275/35, too much fender gap imo.
If you check your selected tire mfg specs, you may find that a 285 tire is OK on a 9.5 inch rim. That's the case with Continental DWS 06'S - the 285/9.5 combo is OK. The 275 limit for 9.5s is a general rule.
Typically a 285 tire will bulge a bit on a 9.5” wheel. Not unsafe, but not optimal from a feel and handling perspective. That said, Conti’s, the ECS/ECS02 in particular, run slightly narrower than say a Michelin PS4S. So you’ll be just fine with 285 Conti’s on the 9.5” wheel. Same for the 295’s on the 10” wheels.