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  • Start date Start date May 6, 2005

AdrenalineRush

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What do you think about the choice Ford made for the dimensions of the tires?
Those Pirrelli ZeroNero are very good but the sizing is'nt very good I think...The stock 235/55/ZR17 got a to high sidewall I think and it makes the car swing easely. I would have puted something around 240-245 wide with something like 35-40 of sidewall high. On 4 monster 19" mags. The ride would be much more shaking in rough conditions but the car would handle a bit better I think. Not that it doe'nt handle well, It goes very well but you cannot make a last minute correction in a curve, the configuration of the tires give less margin to work with.
Do you like them?
 
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gp001

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First off, you would have to really be driving 10/10 to not be able to make a correction with your car on the stock tires. Trust me, I know.

Besides, Not too many people would be happy with the ride quality of a 3.38" sidewall (245/45-19) as compared to a 5.08" sidewall (235/55-17). It would also give you almost 1.5" less in overall diameter (25.75 compared with 27.18).
 

samckernan

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Ford compromised.

Feel free to make changes to your liking. Lots of ideas on these message boards.

Check this out:

http://www.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?t=636876

and this:

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41464

or do a search on "wheels and tires"

Here's another...

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=si&img=723
 
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