Running on 295's

[Lotus1]

Anyone replace their 285 rear tires on their V8's with 295's? I know it's being done.

Any pics?

TRF

[rob.ellis]

yeah - i replace my rears with 295 instead of the usual 285's. Its the same size as was fitted to the sport 350 (not usa models).

I'd say grip improves, but its difficult to really know how much is down to the size increase, as i also changed tyre brand too (took off dunlop sport 9000 and fitted bridgestone S-02).

No pics sorry.

Lox Thompson has also fitted 295's (toyo's) on his v8. There are some pics at:
www.niazi.net/cars/index.cgi?mode=album&album=/LotusEsprit/08%2d09%2d01%5fLoxs%5fToyo%5fTires

[lotus1]

Great! That's the info I needed. The car looks awesome. Gives it a more aggressive look with the added rubber.

Thanks.

TRF

(Any of you guys in the SF Bay Area?)

[FJ40]

I am in the Bay Area sort of...Dixon. Just east of Vacaville it that helps. There is a list on yahoo http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bayareaespritgroup/?yguid=119680694

I have not yet hooked up with the group but form emails they are a great group of owners.

Dan
Yellow 97 Esprit

[cnh1990]

Are you guys going to WCLM?
I think that is what it is called.
Bay area group?
I e-mail them from time to time.
Roy and Joonbug are the guys I chat with once in while. Roy dropped by MN a little while ago on biz and took him for a ride in my car. Great bunch of guys
Calvin

[Lotus1]

I plan on buying a '98-'01 in January. I'd like to stay connected with other V8 owners, especially in No. CA.

TRF