Dave I run a Nitto INVO 325 on the rear of mine without any issues at all. Contemplating going wider next time for the street (345) but need to check fitment to ensure they wont poke. A 305/30 front with 325/30 rear on your car would be amazing.
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Nitto Invo tires have been around forever now. Tire technology progresses so quickly that better choices are available in the same price range.
What size wheels are you running Fab? Do you have a pic of current setup? Mine already poke out a bit on 11.5" rear on the stock setup, I kinda like that look though so as long as no rubbing I'm cool with it. From what I've read the Nitto runs a little narrower than the Michelin on same size street tires (I know for sure the 555's do cause we measured Matt's 315 vs. my 315 and it was about .5" difference across
Are the 555's a decent tire? its what I'm thinking about in spring. And any ideas of cost?
A new version of the 555s came out a few years ago, NT555 G2 ... they have decent reviews and test results. The original 555 was getting very long in the tooth as well. I suspect that the Invo is likely due to be updated or replaced at some point, they've been out probably 10 years which is an eternity in the performance tire world.
Are G2 all season or strictly summer or avail in both. Want summer tire. Know where I can get deal?
Thx...on my to do list...don't think GY f1's gonna cut it.?
We can get Nitto through Parkway, but sort of the wrong side of the GTA for you!
I think that DaSilva was selling the brand as well, you could check in with them.
I have F1's on both Mach's they have been amazing tires... one of the highest rated for wet weather as well, but I don't think they come in your size
one of my favourite tread patterns though
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...Eagle+F1+GS-D3
Almost all of the Goodyear performance tires are named Eagle F1 with another notation after that, they have about 10 different tires with the designation. The OEM GT-500 tires on your year were the Eagle F1 Supercar I think which are fast wearing but have decent grip ... an older tire that has been surpassed.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...le+F1+Supercar
Dave your F1 GS-D3 were a top rated tire back in the day, especially in the wet as you mentioned. I had a set on my T-Bird SC for a while. They are only made in limited sizes now, and again time marches on and gives us better choices.
Mav, just get yourself a set of 4S's and be done with it... dual compound, top notch street tire, great on the track as well if you go and decent in cooler temps I'm sure they make them in a size for your beast... they are not cheapest tire by any means but you do get what you pay for according to reviews I've read and people that have used them on street and track... Your a Shelby guy... you can afford it!!!
How much are they? I have deep pockets but have short arms. Lol
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Hey Dave, I think these are the best pictures I have right now. Rims are SVE SP2 19x10 front and 19x11 rear with a +50 off set to fit flush. Next tire I go with will likely be the wider fitting Michelin PS4S so maybe I will stick with 325 wide.
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Rear 325 tires
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Hey Mav, I have had both the 555g2 and the INVOs on my GT and I actually prefer the INVO. I found the G2 didn’t hook well unless it was pretty warm outside. Can’t comment on wet as I usually don’t drive it on rainy days.
That said, the PS4S seems to be the tire of choice right now (but more money). Although I have never tried them the new Firestone Indy 500 tires seem to be getting good reviews as well on Mustangs and they are really affordable options.
I believe newbie put those on his black 2014 GT so perhaps he can chime in on his thoughts.
The Indy 500 are great tires for the $$. Have them on my SVO (admittedly a low-powered car compared to modern stuff), and also had them on an Ecoboost demo I had a few summers ago. Pretty good size range they have in that model too. They do tend to be a bit noisier than premium performance tires though, especially on older road surfaces.
https://www.firestonetire.ca/tire/firehawk-indy-500
Maybe a moderator should split off this portion of the thread pertaining to tire discussion ... ????
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I moved the tire discussion from the other thread thanks to a THREAD SABATEUR :stickpoke:- sorry if it feels disjointed.
Fantastic tire on the lower price point segment ,impressed with wet/dry, can’t complain from a dig or roll, ( remember though this is slo turd speed) not douche category and pushed them harder last time at TMP I was very happy.
I think I’m going on my 3rd or 4th season - and slo turd is used pretty much as a family hauler/ daily during driving season.
Not as quiet as preimium - but I’ve driven to New York/ Washington and didn’t hear them over the exhaust.
Nice when warm/ hot - it’s a stone , pebble thrower as well.
I think I’ll probably go for a 2nd set when the time comes; it gets the job done.
All in with install for $948-1000 , cheaper still if firestone running a promotion.
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255 fronts 19/9
285 rears 19/10
* note it’s only W rated *
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LOL.:facepalm:
okay, now that tires are out of the way... what do you guys think about Super Charging??
Supercharging is fine, as long as you have the right tires.
Wait till Mavrrrick gets on this (his own thread) :)
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Good lord... what have I done???
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Another premium tire that is almost as good as the Michelin P 4 S is the Continental Extreme Contact Sport:
https://www.continentaltire.ca/car/t...econtact-sport
In many of the larger sizes that would be suitable for S197s and S550s, they can be $50-100 per tire less than the Michelins. I may go with these on my 17 GT, but without a supercharger.
^^^ lol
hmmm, these ones also, no 315's, would need 325
I have 315/35/20 nitto NT05R and I can usually get solid traction in 2nd gear with making 711hp. They are a drag radial. I have got caught in the rain with them and they weren’t horrible as long as you drive appropriately for rain.
More options in a 345/30/19 as well. I believe that Chevy put that size on late model Z06 and Dodge used this size for the Viper. However, Heinz is the only one I can think of running that size tire and I cannot advise if they will poke on an S550. Definitely won’t fit an S197 without serious modifications.
Was just going to say for that tire size to work properly it should be on a 12-13" wide wheel, not jammed on an 11 or 11.5".
Here's what I'd like on my GT500....when the time comes. Have them currently and they hook nice...in the warm weather.
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Funny, several of the top rated tires I honestly would not give you a nickle for.
How about a 295 front and 305 rear, that’s what I have on my R spec wheels.
Tires are a bit stretched but I like it and it works on this car.
The R wheel already sticks out of the fenders about 1/2” so depending on the tire manufacturer going to a 325 may be a bit much.
Here are some pics, or you can come by and check it out , it may change your mind.
This is on the oem GT350 super sport tires
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Never mind, just remembered that you will need a 30 series tire.
That probably wouldn’t work on the R spec rims.
poor tires :(
That's the GT350 Yoga Edition!!
295/35R19 ... wheel width range 10.0 - 11.5"
305/35R19 ... wheel width range 10.0 - 12.0"
so those are OK, just maxed out (I'm assuming those wheels are the same widths as factory 350R)
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...ot+Super+Sport