persuader

Hi.
I have the opportunity of acquiring correct offset 22"x 9.5 wheels for my A8 but cannot decide on whether to order 265/30r22 or 285/30r22 tyres.
I currently have standard size 21"x9.0 wheels on the car with the standard size 275/35r21 tyres.
275/35r21 tyres are 725.9mm tall
265/30r22 tyres are 717.8mm tall
285/30r22 tyres are 729.8mm tall.

Therefore the closest height tyres is the 285/30r22 but I am confused as most people seem to go for 265/30.
From forums I have read that the 285/30 does not rub at all as it is only 3.9mm taller ( which makes it only 1.95 mm higher into the arch top).

Is it just that there are fewer 285/30 tyres to choose from that 265/30? Is it that people like the even lower sidewall of the 265?

I think I would really like to go for 285/30 so as not to decrease my existing total tyre height (as I do not wish to lower) and for a little more sidewall than going with 265/30.

Please comment as I am keen for thoughts on this.

uashruf

Hi!. I wasnt able to respond to your question on Audizine. I had 22s with 285/30/22 Continental DWS 6. I also had my car lowered with the H and R module. I had only one issue in the front. Along the inside of the fender, there was a single screw and clip that I think helped hold the plastic cover in place. When I would take a sharp turn while coming down an incline, it would rub. I simply removed that clip and screw, and it was fine. It clearly was not a load bearing clip. Hope that helps a little.

persuader

Thank you .
I went for 285/30 22 and all is fine.
Removed clips also just in case.

mdjdc

Do you have any pics of your new setup?

persuader

mdjdc

Nice!