Tire suggestions 2026

[m3incorp]

The only downside I've noticed, if it matters, is that the Contis run narrower in width than the Michelins in all sizes. ,

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[obgod3]

The only downside I've noticed, if it matters, is that the Contis run narrower in width than the Michelins in all sizes. ,

Yep, your absolutely correct!

Because of this I've been in analysis paralysis for weeks.

I have Apex VS-5's (19x10/19x11) with the stock PS4S tires (255/40 and 275/40). They fit, but they're definitely a little stretched. No driving issues at all.

My dilemma is that I'm running Steeda Minimum Drop springs and really like the stance. If I go with the PS4S in a 285/35 and 305/30, the rear tire ends up over an inch shorter in overall diameter than the stock 275/40. I just can't bring myself to do that.

I ended up ordering the Conti ECS02s in 285/35 and 305/35 because the overall diameter stays very close to stock. What still throws me is the tread width. The Contis have essentially the same section width as the PS4S (12.3"), but the tread width is about an inch narrower. The whole section width vs. tread width thing is a weird game to me.

If Michelin made a PS4S in a 305/35, I'd have bought them without hesitation.

Hopefully I like the Contis. I don't autocross or track the car—it's just a fun mountain-road car.

 

[NHMach1]

I think you’re going to love the Contis. I definitely did. Quieter, ride better in my opinion. Possibly just a 10th less sharp on turn in and I found they tram line less even on a wider tire. I went with 305/35/19 and 295/35/19 on an 11 rear and 10.5 front. Enjoy!

 

[geep81]

You are right, I have been really enjoying them they are a great tire. Zero complaints and lots of great things about them so far these last couple months.

 

[Bob Lob Law]

I really like the Conti's! I'm running them in 285/35r19 and 325/30r19 on 10/11 inch wheels.

 

[geep81]

The one thing I like about them is they are gripper with less warm up, but still let you do a little sliding around a corner when you goose the gas a little bit and stuff.

Interesting comment about how they are narrower at same size than the Michelins, I'll have to compare some old pics to the car and see if I can tell the difference.

 

[GrabberBargeCaptain]

The Conti ECS02 do ride better than the PS4S. But i like how the Michelins feel. I think they have a stiffer sidewall. Good for ride, worse for feel/handling. Grip is about the same from what i remember.

 

[m3incorp]

Tire Rack shows 10.6 tread width for the Conti and 11.2 tread width for the Michelin in 305x35r20.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/Comp...17&sortCode=null&rearSortCode=&tireIndex=null

The one thing I like about them is they are gripper with less warm up, but still let you do a little sliding around a corner when you goose the gas a little bit and stuff.

Interesting comment about how they are narrower at same size than the Michelins, I'll have to compare some old pics to the car and see if I can tell the difference.

 

[G.T.]

I finally got a set of ECS02'S (On another car though, not the Mustang), and recommend them highly.

I tried them back to back with Michelin Pilot Sport 5's on that car (same sizes, different wheel sets) and I found the Continentals noticeably more comfortable, while still being confidence inspiring into the triple digits.

Looking forward to trying them in the rain!

 

[geep81]

The PS4's were not recommended to be driven below 47 degrees, the ECS02's say 40 degrees.

That extra bit will get me a few more weeks of time on these tires in the fall too most likely, which is cool.

We'll see how they feel when we get there, the PS4's were really bad in low temps.

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