Anyone else frustrated with Ford over the next GT500?

[Tob]

The one engineer from the other website said it would have the largest tires Ford has ever put on a car.

So expect at least 325s, which would be good because there are decent tire options in that size for fairly cheap. (325/30 19)

I honestly don't see Ford retooling the quarter panel and as such, a 325 rear is about as big as I could see them going. And that is with a tire that has a similar rounded profile as a Cup2.

 

[AustinSN]

I honestly don't see Ford retooling the quarter panel and as such, a 325 rear is about as big as I could see them going. And that is with a tire that has a similar rounded profile as a Cup2.

Agree.

 

[GT Premi]

I honestly don't see Ford retooling the quarter panel and as such, a 325 rear is about as big as I could see them going. And that is with a tire that has a similar rounded profile as a Cup2.

You never know. I was detailing my R one day and noticed that the 315s stick out at least 1/2" from the top of the fender on both sides. A 325 is only a about 1/4" wider than a 315. With the projected amount of power the GT500 is going to have, a 335 would make way more sense.

 

[Tob]

I don't see a 335 out back without making more room and/or an offset that pulls the wheel/tire further inboard than Ford was ever willing to go.

 

[Voltwings]

Compound > width. I don't think Ford is having to sell anyone on how long the tires will last with this thing...

 

[rwleonard]

What diameter rim should we expect to see? Tire Rack shows the 315/19 Cup 2's having an 11.7" tread width and the 325/19's having 11.5". The 325/20's are listed at 12" - 12.3". Looks like 18's top out at 295. I am thinking 315/19 all around looks pretty good.

 

[GT Premi]

... I am thinking 315/19 all around looks pretty good.

I certainly hope it doesn't come with 315s in the front. Having 305s up front is bad enough as is. I want more steering feel, not less.

 

[Tob]

Had 305/325 on mine. No problemo.

 

[biminiLX]

Pretty sure you'll see 20" wheels.
-J

 

[Tob]

Yuppers.

 

[Revvv]

315s would and will be awesome. So would a real life picture. Among other things related to the car!


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[rwleonard]

Kinda like "go gay," (not that there's anything wrong with that) and see if a girl comes by later?

 

[13COBRA]

I certainly hope it doesn't come with 315s in the front. Having 305s up front is bad enough as is. I want more steering feel, not less.

I have 315s in the front and 345s in the rear...drives out fine. Plenty of steering feel.

 

[Revvv]

Kinda like "go gay," (not that there's anything wrong with that) and see if a girl comes by later?

You got a good laugh out of me on that. I'm using that response for something later.

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[rwleonard]

Glad it was received in the spirit intended!

 

[ON D BIT]

How is it "so much wrong"? Hyperbole much? You only refuted one statement and added your own information that goes right in line with what I said.
- Iacocca is the father of the Mustang.
- Iacocca didn't want the Mustang to be known as a "secretary's car".
- V8 Mustangs were introduced very shortly after the Mustang was introduced.
- Shelby wanted to take the Mustang racing to "kick the shit out of Corvette."
- Shelby used "stripped down" Mustangs to build GT350s.

So... Where is the "so much wrong" part?

The cobra was the car to beat the corvette, not the mustang.

 

[AustinSN]

Lol here I am trying to figure out how I can square up a set of 325s.

 

[rwleonard]

Well, if you figure it out, I would like to know about it!

 

[13COBRA]

Lol here I am trying to figure out how I can square up a set of 325s.

I say we just throw some on and make a go of it.

 

[AustinSN]

I say we just throw some on and make a go of it.

Need to find 19x11.5s that look good and wont tear up my calipers.

And also don't cost $4k lol. Apex mentioned something that they were looking into it. I should bug them.