Skinny 235s?

[Wolfman625]

Hello all. Was just wondering if anyone elses has had a problem with grip in 1st and 2nd. I have the base GT with manual, 3:55 gears, 18inch foundry weels with the 235 Pirelli all season. So suprized when I picked up the car that it's on such a skinny tire. Thinking I'm going to have to upgrade wheels in the spring. Thinking 285.
Just surprised that ford put a 235 on a 435 hp car.

(Yes I know I could of got PP with 275s. But was going to do NT05 or Mickey's)

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[Budwise]

I got the PP tires for sale and am in Texas if you're interested.

 

[JimmyTwoTimes]

Get bigger wheels:

 

[TWilliams]

Get bigger wheels:

That's just… well, wrong!

 

[Spartan]

I didn't realize the base wheels on the GT were 235...that is skinny

 

[Rickycardo]

I cannot un-see that. :eyebulge:

 

[RCstang]

same here

Yes, your not the only one that is wonder why ford is running such a skinny tire. I am also having a hard time not spinning them . Kinda goes sideways also when turning. I also need wider tires for some traction.

 

[Wolfman625]

I didn't realize the base wheels on the GT were 235...that is skinny

Not even the base wheels. But the upgraded 18 ones

 

[Tony Alonso]

The tire size on the 18" wheels of the GT, whether the standard 18s or the optional ones, is 235/50-18. For a street car at this power level, driving normally doesn't present a problem. I haven't found a problem with acceleration if the stability systems are left on, even driving on cold roads. The only time I experienced some slight oversteer was on a very smooth road surface and with the tires still cold.

A benefit of this width is for navigating snow conditions. If I upgrade to 19s at some point in the future, I would chose a 255 width tire, mainly for appearance and maintaining the stock sizes.

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