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Michelin Cup 2's or R888R's
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<blockquote data-quote="shelbygt500_897hp" data-source="post: 16417075" data-attributes="member: 97594"><p>[ATTACH=full]1639884[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1639885[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1639886[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1639887[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1639884[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1639885[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1639886[/ATTACH] </p><p></p><p></p><p>**** some reason I posted duplicates of the picts ... sorry****</p><p>Tires came in today so I got them on immediately.</p><p></p><p>Had the Ford store that I worked at and retired from do the work since I know everyone there. The tires by themselves were huge but once on my 20x11 rim didnt seem as big. Even though I ordered the bump stop relocation bracket after some further discussions with fellow members and doing some eyeballing I came to the conclusion they should fit with no issue and they did. I think in a part the 20" rim helps push the tire up and away from the bumpstop bracket where as the OEM 19 and 18 inch rims the bumpstops become more problematic. I did a 10 minute test drive of which 8.40 minutes was making sure there were no cops.</p><p></p><p>(Side note, with love bug season in full force I drove the car 10 minutes and washed loved bugs off for 50 minutes)</p><p></p><p>First test was a rolling start at 20 mph in second .... held totally; the R888R are remarkable. Than the real test, rolling start in first gear. This held as well; no slippage of either the OEM clutch or new tires. Both second and first gear rolling runs where done all the up to my shift light going off at 5500rpm.</p><p></p><p></p><p>My weak link in the car was the tires. Now with this solved I wouldnt be surprised to see the OEM clutch go or rear diff or spin an axle.</p><p></p><p>I dont drive it aggresively but never having traction I really never knew what 780rwhp felt like. I do now!! FAST <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="shelbygt500_897hp, post: 16417075, member: 97594"] [ATTACH=full]1639884[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1639885[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1639886[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1639887[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1639884[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1639885[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1639886[/ATTACH] **** some reason I posted duplicates of the picts ... sorry**** Tires came in today so I got them on immediately. Had the Ford store that I worked at and retired from do the work since I know everyone there. The tires by themselves were huge but once on my 20x11 rim didnt seem as big. Even though I ordered the bump stop relocation bracket after some further discussions with fellow members and doing some eyeballing I came to the conclusion they should fit with no issue and they did. I think in a part the 20" rim helps push the tire up and away from the bumpstop bracket where as the OEM 19 and 18 inch rims the bumpstops become more problematic. I did a 10 minute test drive of which 8.40 minutes was making sure there were no cops. (Side note, with love bug season in full force I drove the car 10 minutes and washed loved bugs off for 50 minutes) First test was a rolling start at 20 mph in second .... held totally; the R888R are remarkable. Than the real test, rolling start in first gear. This held as well; no slippage of either the OEM clutch or new tires. Both second and first gear rolling runs where done all the up to my shift light going off at 5500rpm. My weak link in the car was the tires. Now with this solved I wouldnt be surprised to see the OEM clutch go or rear diff or spin an axle. I dont drive it aggresively but never having traction I really never knew what 780rwhp felt like. I do now!! FAST :) [/QUOTE]
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