There have been a couple redesigns since they were originally introduced, but that was decades ago. The G-wedge sidwewall reinforcement appears to be new, but the tread design and compounts are still the same. Even the sidewall reinforcement can't help that much; they're still designed to have large, round, flexible sidewalls. Anything like that is going to fold over at high G's.

No, they're not the worst tires out there, but they're not much better in my experience. They do have Michelin/BFG quality control, which means they're almost always defect-free, but that doesn't mean the tread design/compound is good. They sell because they've been around forever and look good, not because they perform well.

They probably work ok on your F150 because the pickup has softer (relative to the vehicle weight) springs and a larger contact patch. An automatic transmission also helps. The larger pickup sizes may also have additional sidewall and tread belts for more stability. Still, put a set of H-rated Falkens on the pickup and it'll be a different creature.

 

Great tire! I run the 255/70 16s on our 03 Exploder Sport (not the damn Trac crap) and they are great. I've made 7 or 8 trips up to Halifax, NS Canada from NJ over the past 2 years fully loaded with parts and a few empty trips back to Jersey. Trips are roughly 1000 to 1100 miles each way through heat, cold, heavy rains and deep snow. A bit of off roading/back woods in 3 to 4 feet of snow to go winter camping back in Jan (chilly @ -32), etc.

This tire grips well, behaves great in any weather and lasts! My father put over 120k on a set on his Exploder before replacing. They tend to have slightly more road noise on the highway due to the harder rubber compounds but the damn things are simply great everyday truck tires.

 

Thats great to hear. My Dad feels the same way about them. He had them on one of his trucks years ago an put over 100k on them but at that point they were definitely worn out. I am definitely switching to them for the F150.

 

I agree with their classic style and the fact that they have been around for years is why they are popular. If I decide to change tires on the 65, What good performance all season tires are available in 215 60 15 and 225 60 15 or 235 60 15?

 

I'd look at BFG Traction T/A's, if they're still available. Very stiff sidewall for solid cornering, directional tread for good water traction, and 60k mi warranty. They won't be as quiet as michelins, but I doubt you'd notice in the Mustang.

If you can stand going to a Japanese tire (keep in mind, Michelin/BFG is French), Falken Ziex ZE512's are a good sporty all-season tire and very affordable. Yokohama also has some good tires in their lineup.