Sure, next time I take it out I'll take some pics. We got hit hard with snow in the PNW and our road is still a mess...
Yes it does. (sure work!)
I don't know why those specific size widths were chosen for the front and rear, but I did read something somewhere (possibly from Billy Johnson on this forum) some time ago that the slightly lesser tire width in front had something to do with the car's handling dynamics on turns, or something related to that. I don't recall anything more specific, other than it had to do with handling in turns.
Because love it or hate it, all MFG's comply with a matrix of some sort than generally balances tire availability / fuel mileage / comfort level / performance / pricing trade off. If Ford truly wanted the GT350 to be a track monster, and not a showroom piece, the splitters would add actual DF, the spoilers/wings wouldn't round off on the ends, there would be no sound deadening, there never would have been an option for heated/cooled seats, and the coolers added in 2017 to the base trim would have been installed in 2015.
If one wants to race, one should buy a proper race car and not a GT350. For all the reasons you listed -- the GT350 is perfect for what Ford intended.
"For what Ford intended". Since I bought my car, I have made it for what I intend. And that is the reason for folks changing their machines. Whether it be for tracking, drag racing, showing whatever. How boring would it be if you wanted a show car and you had to go to the dealer to pick one out? I sure as heck would not go to that car show. For example, many years ago I had complete distain for low riders (the cars, not the people). Now, even though I would not consider a lowrider for myself, I have great respect for the folks who build and drive them. Regardless of what anyone builds their car for I find it very interesting and find that many times the engineering, time, and genius that is put into them to be truly astounding. Rat rods are another new passion of mine. What a boring world it would be if everyone only drove factory cars.
Generalities are always somewhat flawed , but in my opinion a true square setup (e.g. 19x11’s with 305/30/19’s) is an improvement on track over the OE spec. The larger footprint helps some to balance the car at the limit for cornering. And by using identical tires and wheels as well as proper hub-centric spacers on the front it’s possible to rotate the tires front to rear to balance the wear for better longevity. For the street, no changes are needed.
Had not heard the term "Bosozoku" before, so learned a new word today!
Stock wheels?Had not heard the term "Bosozoku" before, so learned a new word today!
For me going square was mainly circumstantial, not an attempt to improve the car. I wanted to stick with OEM MPSS when replacing all 4 tires after the screw incident, but 295's were on backorder everywhere with no ETA in sight while 305's were in stock at Discount Tire and were actually listed cheaper than 295's if they had been available. Did enough research to convince me there were no issues at all going 305 square and their "might" be a slight improvement if I get a chance to hit the track, seemed like a no brainer. As mentioned the only change I've noticed is the slight tramlining with the OE 295/305 setup is completely gone. Will definitely do the same next time if that option is available.
You mean, like the millions spent on design, development, and testing of the Gen 1 motors?
