2019 GT (Base) Wheel/Tire Upgrade Questions

[andrewzander]

Greetings!

I have a black 2019 base GT (300a) and am considering upgrading the wheels/tires to the matte black Ford Performance wheels (M-1007K-M19XB), but wanted to get some feedback first.

1. Should I go with the Nitto NT555 G2 tire mounted by CJ Pony Parts for an easier solution or should I just get the wheels and have my local Costco put on some Michelin Pilot Sports (4s or A/S 3 – I drive the car year round)?

2. Will there be a noticeable difference in traction/handling with the wider wheels/tires?

3. Will the speedometer maintain accuracy? / Will any modifications be required to ensure speedometer accuracy?

4. Is there a weight difference between the factory 18x8 wheel and the Ford Performance 19” wheels?

Thanks for the help!

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[Ecoboosted]

I have the a/s 3’s but in a square set up for 4 wheel tire rotations vs just side to side rotations. I can drive all year long. I don’t track my car so no regrets with my set up.

 

[TeeLew]

Partially related question for you GT owners. I'm not sure what the base brake package is, but with the 4 piston front caliper and the 14" discs, can you run 18" wheels?

 

[andrewzander]

Partially related question for you GT owners. I'm not sure what the base brake package is, but with the 4 piston front caliper and the 14" discs, can you run 18" wheels?

Yes. The base GT comes with 18x8 wheels like these:

https://www.autorimshop.com/ford-mu...yABEgJuj_D_BwE#product_tabs_additional_tabbed

Base GTs come with 14" front brakes

 

[shogun32]

aftermarekt wheels

Partially related question for you GT owners. I'm not sure what the base brake package is, but with the 4 piston front caliper and the 14" discs, can you run 18" wheels?

yes, all day long. Want some nifty Motegi silver wheels?

 

[TeeLew]

aftermarekt wheels

yes, all day long. Want some nifty Motegi silver wheels?

I just might. I don't suppose they're 11" wide?

 

[GeorgeC]

Greetings!

I have a black 2019 base GT (300a) and am considering upgrading the wheels/tires to the matte black Ford Performance wheels (M-1007K-M19XB), but wanted to get some feedback first.

1. Should I go with the Nitto NT555 G2 tire mounted by CJ Pony Parts for an easier solution or should I just get the wheels and have my local Costco put on some Michelin Pilot Sports (4s or A/S 3 – I drive the car year round)?

2. Will there be a noticeable difference in traction/handling with the wider wheels/tires?

3. Will the speedometer maintain accuracy? / Will any modifications be required to ensure speedometer accuracy?

4. Is there a weight difference between the factory 18x8 wheel and the Ford Performance 19” wheels?

Thanks for the help!

I. Got sve357 wheels 19x10 front 19x11 rear with 275 nitto nto5 front and 305 rear. I had the 19. Base gt. I also put half inch drop springs and sway bars. The car handles like a go-kart. The only downside is I'm in the Neast so when the. Weather gets cold I'll have to go back to stock

 

[Jordan @ Lethal]

Greetings!

I have a black 2019 base GT (300a) and am considering upgrading the wheels/tires to the matte black Ford Performance wheels (M-1007K-M19XB), but wanted to get some feedback first.

1. Should I go with the Nitto NT555 G2 tire mounted by CJ Pony Parts for an easier solution or should I just get the wheels and have my local Costco put on some Michelin Pilot Sports (4s or A/S 3 – I drive the car year round)?

2. Will there be a noticeable difference in traction/handling with the wider wheels/tires?

3. Will the speedometer maintain accuracy? / Will any modifications be required to ensure speedometer accuracy?

4. Is there a weight difference between the factory 18x8 wheel and the Ford Performance 19” wheels?

Thanks for the help!

The wider tires are definitely going to make a difference in traction and handling but probably not as much as the change to a stickier compound. I personally run NT05's like GeorgeC and enjoy the extreme traction these tires permit. The downside is the stickier you go, the faster the tires will wear. G2's are a good all-around performance tire that will wear away at a much slower rate and offer superior rain traction.

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