Change in tires question

[Gizmobiker]

2018 EB Mustang with A10 speed transmission. It’s just our fun for us car. Burnouts are not the norm… but the acceleration compared to the masses is still way better!

It’s getting time to replace the OEM…..Pirelli P Zero Nero 255/40 ZR 19 tires.
Any real difference in price or performance to even consider a 45 series instead of the 40 series tires we have now?

Just askin’

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[ORRadtech]

Lose the P Zeros! I went through 3 sets of those before I wised up and switched to Contenental DWS in the stock size. They're more than enough for EB performance and longevity is worlds better.

 

[Gizmobiker]

By stock size…..are yours 255/40 ZR 19?

 

[ORRadtech]

Mine is an '18 Premium Convertible.
My tires are P235/50ZR18 97W.

 

[robvas]

Any real difference in price or performance to even consider a 45 series instead of the 44 series tires we have now?

Just askin’

If you went to a 45 series, you 'd have to go to an even narrower tire to keep the same overall height.

I'd either look for the best price/performance you can find in the factory size

OR

Upgrade to an aftermarket wheel/tire package (if you want bigger)

 

[Gizmobiker]

Robvas, thanks for your reply. Keeping the same overall height in a 45 series keeps the speedometer and tachometer in check with the operation today, and I’m not looking to change that. OEM size tires are expensive enough…..aftermarket wheel/tire package would be even more I imagine, and I’m not looking for bigger. Thanks.

 

[robvas]

Would you want to fit a 275 on your existing wheel?

maybe buy a set of 19x9.5" cheap online (under $900)

then buy some closeout tires on tire rack

sells your stock wheels/tires

 

[skinnyb]

I second the Continental DWS 06 in 255 40 19. Lasts way longer, grips better.

 

[CrazyHippie]

2018 EB Mustang with A10 speed transmission. It’s just our fun for us car. Burnouts are not the norm… but the acceleration compared to the masses is still way better!

It’s getting time to replace the OEM…..Pirelli P Zero Nero 255/40 ZR 19 tires.
Any real difference in price or performance to even consider a 45 series instead of the 40 series tires we have now?

Just askin’

A 45 series will increase the sidewall height and I'd recommend against that cause it will likely erode handling.

I'll bet that you have 8.5-inch wide rims. You may be able to put a 265 width tire on them, but honestly, if this is just a fun car, I'd stick with 255/40s. Continental DWS 06 are an awesome choice:

https://www.continental-tires.com/c... Season&pogSegment1MappingDTacs=passenger_car

 

[Garfy]

Robvas, thanks for your reply. Keeping the same overall height in a 45 series keeps the speedometer and tachometer in check with the operation today, and I’m not looking to change that. OEM size tires are expensive enough…..aftermarket wheel/tire package would be even more I imagine, and I’m not looking for bigger. Thanks.

Being that speedometers are no longer "mechanical", isn't there a way to reprogram it to a different overall circumference of the tire if you change the tire size? I would think that's how it's done now compared to the old days where we had to change the speedometer plastic driven gear to recalibrate the speedometer.

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