Tires for 2020 GT350R

[TYAO=RH]

I’ll be getting PS4S tires in the 295/305 setup for daily duties as soon as I get my R in this spring. I’ll store the cup 2’s away for track duty

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[torque124]

yup, he is specifically talking about the 350R’s carbon wheels and doing a 295/305 setup instead of the 305/325 setup with the PS4S tire as a replacement for the cup 2’s

Yes, it makes sense... look at the thread width of the ps4s, they are 11.5", just as wide in 305 as the cup 2's in 315 size ! Definitely go 295/305 with those.

 

[RJay]

Current 4S supplies, like the Super Sports, are pretty thin. If this setup is your plan, maybe buy the rears now and squirrel them away. Jump on the fronts when they become available again. YMMV.

 

[ebdbDave]

yup, he is specifically talking about the 350R’s carbon wheels and doing a 295/305 setup instead of the 305/325 setup with the PS4S tire as a replacement for the cup 2’s

ok then! I will do that instead! the handling and balance means the most to me, so i dont mind going down in grip, if im even sacrificing that. thanks so much for sending the info over!

 

[ebdbDave]

Current 4S supplies, like the Super Sports, are pretty thin. If this setup is your plan, maybe buy the rears now and squirrel them away. Jump on the fronts when they become available again. YMMV.

thanks! American Tire also has it

 

[stanglife]

305 and 325 PS4S, for your reference. I did these before BJ mentioned the smaller sizes...I don't think I really missed out on anything. The OE Cup2s had a somewhat stretched look so I was glad to see the PS4S was a little more bulgy..even in the front where the size spec is supposedly the same.

 

[ebdbDave]

Man I looked up the same thing and found this article in a different thread:
http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArtic...LY-select-and-size-TIRES-for-PERFORMANCE.aspx

Also from the the man himself who recommended above article:

This guy knows his stuff. I’d recommend reading (specifically tread width) and see what works best for you.

while im changing the tires, does Billy have an alignment setup he prefers, or stick with stock?

 

[ebdbDave]

yup, he is specifically talking about the 350R’s carbon wheels and doing a 295/305 setup instead of the 305/325 setup with the PS4S tire as a replacement for the cup 2’s

thanks this is really helpful!

now the big question: what tire place would you recommend that can safely put that tire on a carbon wheel??

 

[torque124]

thanks this is really helpful!

now the big question: what tire place would you recommend that can safely put that tire on a carbon wheel??

Lookup tirerack recommended installers in your area and call them up; find out if the have the latest touch-less tire installation system. They usually do if they come recommended...

 

[ebdbDave]

Lookup tirerack recommended installers in your area and call them up; find out if the have the latest touch-less tire installation system. They usually do if they come recommended...

thanks and I did and found a local guy!

now, no one knows where to find a 295 30 19 PS4S....

 

[dpartn]

Not to sidetrack here, but I am curious if anyone uses the Continental Extremecontact Sport on their R? I am looking for a second set of tires to use for city driving, which can sometimes be in wet conditions. My main desire is to have something that is decent enough when it rains, but more importantly, Does Not pick up every groove, ridge or gap in the average city and county road. I understand the Cup2 is a track tire and as such will be prone to this behavior on regular roads. Is the Continental the best option to avoid having the car grab every groove and gap like the Cup2s? Or is there another tire even better which doesn't grab and react to every surface grooves? Thanks for any input!

 

[GT350Obsession]

thanks and I did and found a local guy!

now, no one knows where to find a 295 30 19 PS4S....

Are these not the right tires?
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...!3!72322431853!!!g!833454816222!&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[torque124]

Not to sidetrack here, but I am curious if anyone uses the Continental Extremecontact Sport on their R? I am looking for a second set of tires to use for city driving, which can sometimes be in wet conditions. My main desire is to have something that is decent enough when it rains, but more importantly, Does Not pick up every groove, ridge or gap in the average city and county road. I understand the Cup2 is a track tire and as such will be prone to this behavior on regular roads. Is the Continental the best option to avoid having the car grab every groove and gap like the Cup2s? Or is there another tire even better which doesn't grab and react to every surface grooves? Thanks for any input!

I am using them. Ordered with a new (second) set of wheels, in 305/325 front/rear sizes... on R sized wheels.
I will use them for city and wet track days, as my cup 2's are on the way out, not really cut for wet anymore... hope to get another 2 dry track days before I change them.
The Conti's are a very good tire, I had them before on my M3. I also have their all season DWS on my 335xi, they are excellent.

 

[nordique14]

If considering the Conti’s, be aware that 305 size is back ordered until April.

 

[dpartn]

If considering the Conti’s, be aware that 305 size is back ordered until April.

That is something to consider. Are the MS4s also good for getting rid of that unpleasant steering wheel jerking that the Cup2s cause on regular highways?

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