Simple tire question

[TrackMustang]

I grew up racing on two wheels, I have a very basic understanding of car tires but asking questions is how you learn, right? At any rate, I have the black accent package so 19/8.5 rims. I just bought Project 6GR Seven in gloss black, 19/10 squared. The little bit of research I’ve done landed me at 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 or Pilot Sport 4S. I don’t wanna run wheel spacers, at least not at the moment.

Anyone with better experience than me I welcome your opinion and thank you for the time! Better size, better tire, better anything?

My car is currently stock ride height and I use it 100% as a toy. I’m not competing anymore and I don’t drive it every day.

PS, anyone want to buy my stock rims/tires they have 1k miles on them and are mint, ‘21 five spoke black accent wheels.

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[8GTOKLR]

Hey fellow Socal'er. here is the link I have posted and go by:

https://support.apexraceparts.com/h...5483093-S550-Mustang-Wheel-Tire-Fitment-Guide

 

[TrackMustang]

Hey fellow Socal'er. here is the link I have posted and go by:

https://support.apexraceparts.com/h...5483093-S550-Mustang-Wheel-Tire-Fitment-Guide

I wish I found that a couple weeks ago, would have reduced a lot of my search time.

Any personal insight on specific tire (Michelin, Pirelli, why model, etc etc)

 

[8GTOKLR]

For the 19x10 I would go 265/35 and 295/30s. These cars need a bigger rear. As far as brand ...least expensive stickiest you can get.

 

[MagCoyote5.0]

Believe 285/35/19 is what alot run on a 10 in. Square set up.

 

[TrackMustang]

Believe 285/35/19 is what alot run on a 10 in. Square set up.

What type of tire do you run?

 

[Mustangmatty]

Believe 285/35/19 is what alot run on a 10 in. Square set up.

Just did this on 19x10 squared with Michelin Pilot Sport 4s. Lots more sticky that stock.

 

[NightmareMoon]

Yeah, I'm on my 3rd set of Michellin Pilot Sports in 285/35R19 on 19x10 square P6GR sevens. Good choice. (first MPSS, then two sets of MP4S). Had em for a while.

285/35 is the way to go.

Whoever said you want narrower front tires than rear tires is just wrong Square 285 tires work brilliantly.

 

[TrackMustang]

Yeah, I'm on my 3rd set of Michellin Pilot Sports in 285/35R19 on 19x10 square P6GR sevens. Good choice. (first MPSS, then two sets of MP4S). Had em for a while.

285/35 is the way to go.

Whoever said you want narrower front tires than rear tires is just wrong Square 285 tires work brilliantly.

Thanks, there’s so many different opinions on here, glad at least someone thinks 19/10 square is a good idea other than me . Thank you!

 

[Scooter MGee]

You're doing it right OP......19x10's wrapped in 285/35's.

 

[Rodpwnz]

Thanks, there’s so many different opinions on here, glad at least someone thinks 19/10 square is a good idea other than me . Thank you!

For 10 inch wheels, you want 285 square as best fitment. If you are not tracking it or doing some very extreme driving on the street, the 4S will be better.

I even track with 4S 285 square since I daily as well.

 

[TrackMustang]

For 10 inch wheels, you want 285 square as best fitment. If you are not tracking it or doing some very extreme driving on the street, the 4S will be better.

I even track with 4S 285 square since I daily as well.

thanks for the insight, is that because the cup 2 needs to be pushed more to generate/keep heat in the tire?

 

[Mach VII]

For the 19x10 I would go 265/35 and 295/30s. These cars need a bigger rear. As far as brand ...least expensive stickiest you can get.

Why would you get a squared-up set of wheels so you can rotate tires then buy tires sized so you can't rotate?

 

[Rick#7]

If the car is never tracked, I would put 275/40 on it. The slightly taller sidewall helps fill the fender gap for a better look, plus it's usually a cheaper size to buy. Also, in my area some shops charge more for mounting 35 and lower series tires, many won't even do it claiming they don't have the machine for it.

As for brand, I really like the Firestone Indy 500's, much cheaper than the Michelins and they stick like glue compared to the stock Pirellis.

 

[ZeroTX]

I grew up racing on two wheels, I have a very basic understanding of car tires but asking questions is how you learn, right? At any rate, I have the black accent package so 19/8.5 rims. I just bought Project 6GR Seven in gloss black, 19/10 squared. The little bit of research I’ve done landed me at 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 or Pilot Sport 4S. I don’t wanna run wheel spacers, at least not at the moment.

Anyone with better experience than me I welcome your opinion and thank you for the time! Better size, better tire, better anything?

My car is currently stock ride height and I use it 100% as a toy. I’m not competing anymore and I don’t drive it every day.

PS, anyone want to buy my stock rims/tires they have 1k miles on them and are mint, ‘21 five spoke black accent wheels.

Don't want to hijack your thread, but I have the Black Accent Package 19x8.5's on my 2022 base GT and your thread is helpful as I'm still in the phase of considering whether to keep the wheels or not. I ordered them thinking they're a great deal for factory 19's on the car, but after seeing them, they are pretty low-key, pretty mild fitment, and I think if I lower the car, they'll look awkwardly skinny unless I put on spacers, and I'm not convinced about the safety of spacers., not to mention the hassle of tire shops refusing to touch the car anymore.

I'm looking at the mach1 base 5-spoke wheels, because I prefer to keep an OEM look, I want to stay black, and I trust OEM wheel quality. However, I am on the fence, because I don't know if they are aggressive enough to merit the change, I don't know how much they weigh, and they are flat black, not gloss. I like them glossy. So I'm at an impasse. The net result is I'll probably keep the stock wheels on for a few months.

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