Tire Profile, Cornering Versus Ride
12-02-2015, 07:25 PM
#11
My 2015 GT rides on the 265/35 20's and I think it rides amazing. I'm happy with the handling on the new Mustangs, so if adding a thicker tire would make it ride smoother, that would be one impressive ride for a sportscar.
12-03-2015, 01:47 PM
#13
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: BLAM-O
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The standard 235/50R/18 tires seem to do just fine with 435 HP. Now with the supercharger's 670 HP they will obviously break lose more if I hammer it! I usually apply full power only after I'm rolling so that may not be a problem. At 670 HP, I may have to watch it when passing gear kicks in! If I need more tire, I'll buy them! Time will tell!
12-03-2015, 03:58 PM
#14
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: AZ
Posts: 13,090
Personally I like some sidewall as the tire gives more predictably . If you have a rubber band, you are going to break traction without much warning. That's fine on the track, but on the street, I like some give before i just go careening out of control from a sweeping wide turn.
12-04-2015, 12:28 AM
#15
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Join Date: Aug 2008
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There's a HUGE difference between the crap all-seasons that come stock with the car and high performance summer tires. If I wasn't a cheap SOB, I'd have replaced the factory tires the first week I owned the car. The S197 was the same way, came with terrible all season tires from the factory.
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