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The "R"s Back tire is 1 inch smaller than the non R

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Ford doesn't make the tire, Michelin does. In the Cup 2 in 19" in 315 width, 30 series is the tallest available available.
That's the real reason why. Every product needs a supplier and that's what this comes down to.
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Ford doesn't make the tire, Michelin does. In the Cup 2 in 19" in 315 width, 30 series is the tallest available available.
I read or heard somewhere that FORD specifically had these tires engineered for the GT350 car..not just bought what they had available off the shelf. Anyone hear the same?:shrug:
 

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I read or heard somewhere that FORD specifically had these tires engineered for the GT350 car..not just bought what they had available off the shelf. Anyone hear the same?:shrug:
Yes I read that on here somewhere as well.
 

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It's not hard to request a supplier to make a special version of something as long as there is sufficient volume to make it worth while.
 

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From Michelin's website, Pilot Sport Cup 2...

"Track day after track day, make the most of your sports car. Developed in partnership with AMG SLS Coupe Black Series, Porsche 918 Spyder and 911 GT3, and Ferrari 458 Speciale."

Edit: the press release did say that the R Cup 2's have a GT350-specific compound and construction...
 
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Probably the same reason the Z28 has a shorter tire than the SS 1LE.

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