255s vs 265s for Front Tires?

[SirJames]

This looks good! Given your tire set up I’m assuming you’re running summer tires?

Yeah

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[jefffrot]

For reference, Here is 275/40 19 x 10 setup of SP2’s

 

[tosha]

Yup leaning towards 285 squared for now.

there is an option for 325s but that’s run flat. Although c8 corvette runs that so I’m guessing it’s good performance wise but I’ve heard to avoid run flat on our cars so not sure if that would be a wise move.

What's the point of having 325 all seasons? You will get worse performance in inclement weather conditions for much higher cost.

 

[Son of SVO]

I understand your desire to have the staggered look and you want to do it with all seasons. I had that with my former car, a Caddy CTS coupe. That car while AWD chewed up rear tires twice as fast as fronts. Couldn't rotate of course! Rear tire wear has been my experience so far with my Mustang too. Square setups like on my HPP/ HP not only allow rotation but they actually handle better too. I've stuck with the stock 265/40-19 for summer. My winters are smaller 235/50-18s, standard GT stuff. My experience is that the wider the front tire the more prone to tramlining they are. Personally I wouldn't go no larger than 265 or 275.

 

[S550-GT]

Thanks everyone for your help! I have decided to order the 19x10 and will be running square 285s.

Now time to figure out the tires lol. Either will go with DWS06+ or Michelin Pilot Sport All season 4.

 

[shogun32]

Either will go with DWS06+ or Michelin Pilot Sport All season 4

Matt's tire and wheel emporium (haha) might have a set of Contis. Depending how far away you are in MD.

 

[S550-GT]

I will check them out! Do you have experience with either of those tires?

 

[shogun32]

conti dws 06 as well as pilot sport AS3+, so not the 4's.

 

[S550-GT]

What are your thoughts? DWS06+ are a bit cheaper but not sure how big the difference is performance and comfort wise.

 

[shogun32]

comfort the DWS is superior - soft sidewalls. A little 'vague' on corner entry vs the 'stiff' sidewalls from the Pilot Sport AS family. The Pilot Sport is 'noisy' compared to Conti.

 

[cerbomark]

255x40 275x40 stock, 10 in. SVE wheels.

 

[shogun32]

10 in. SVE wheels.

10 et35 I'm guessing?

 

[cerbomark]

10 et35 I'm guessing?

Correct.

 

[Rodpwnz]

What are your thoughts? DWS06+ are a bit cheaper but not sure how big the difference is performance and comfort wise.

Although I haven't had any recent experience with performance all seasons on my mustang, Tire rack provides data to help with your decision.

Also, great move with the SP2 19x10 square setup - I'm running it as a plug and play dual duty daily and track setup and love it.

 

[Cory S]

255 front on a 8.5-9" wheel will always be best for street driving.

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