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Need Tire Recommendations - 14 Mustang GT


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My dad is need of some new tires for his Mustang and would like some recommendations while doing my research. He has Pirelli PZero Nero A/S 235/50-18 on there now (OEM tires). He had no problems with them, but I'm sure theres a better tire.

 

He doesn't need a drag tire or anything super aggressive. Not a track car, just summer/road trip mostly. Summer only are fine, would probably lean toward another HP A/S if it's better.

 

So far, I'm thinking some of these: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?message=singleSize&tireMake=Continental&tireModel=ExtremeContact+DWS+06&partnum=35WR8DWS06&autoMake=Ford&autoYear=2014&autoModel=Mustang+GT+Coupe&autoModClar=Standard+Brakes

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i don't like the DWS on anything over 3500 pounds(where the mustang fits in) the sidewalls will feel like jello compared to the stock pirellis.

 

My pref....

1. Pilot sport as3+

2. Nitto Motivo

3. BFG comp2 AS

4. DWS06

 

Don't listen to this guy. He just plays with meat for a living.

 

But for real, he did sling meats before slinging meat so I'd look into these. Derek never led me astray with my tires.

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Assuming one isn't focusing on maximum dry performance, is there any benefit of going with a high performance all season VS summer tire if it will be used in the summer only? For example, quieter, last longer, cheaper. I would assume the all/season would just be a little more compromised on dry/wet than a summer only tire, all other things being equal.

 

I'm just a little surprised about all of the all season suggestions, if they will never drive it in the cold/snow.

 

Derek, how does that list look for a lighter car? e.g. sub 3,000 lbs.

For summer only?

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I had those Pirellis on my Mustang and my fucking god those tires suck for any spirited driving. Probably mostly because Fordlol gave a ~430 horsepower car the same skinny 235mm-wide tires as any given boring sedan on the road.

BFG G-Comp 2 A/S

 

I'm on my 3rd set of them and I've always been so happy I don't want to risk trying anything else.

I had these on my Camaro and they're great sporty/all-season tires (if that's a thing). They grip just enough for slight shenanigans, but mine were 285mm wide. I don't recommend autocrossing with them though.. they're far from awesome in that environment. If he's not doing any kind of track shit I'd definitely check these out. However, nothing beats a good set of 100TW Summer tires, unless he's worried about getting more than 1-2 seasons out of them.

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i don't like the DWS on anything over 3500 pounds(where the mustang fits in) the sidewalls will feel like jello compared to the stock pirellis.

 

My pref....

1. Pilot sport as3+

2. Nitto Motivo

3. BFG comp2 AS

4. DWS06

 

I was hoping you'd respond. Thanks for the suggestions.

 

 

Assuming one isn't focusing on maximum dry performance, is there any benefit of going with a high performance all season VS summer tire if it will be used in the summer only? For example, quieter, last longer, cheaper. I would assume the all/season would just be a little more compromised on dry/wet than a summer only tire, all other things being equal.

 

I'm just a little surprised about all of the all season suggestions, if they will never drive it in the cold/snow.

 

I had those Pirellis on my Mustang and my fucking god those tires suck for any spirited driving. Probably mostly because Fordlol gave a ~430 horsepower car the same skinny 235mm-wide tires as any given boring sedan on the road.

 

I had these on my Camaro and they're great sporty/all-season tires (if that's a thing). They grip just enough for slight shenanigans, but mine were 285mm wide. I don't recommend autocrossing with them though.. they're far from awesome in that environment. If he's not doing any kind of track shit I'd definitely check these out. However, nothing beats a good set of 100TW Summer tires, unless he's worried about getting more than 1-2 seasons out of them.

 

This is his "mid-life crisis" car, so he putters around in it when he can get the key away from his wife. It definitely won't see anything more than a windy road. Also, the past few years, they seem to be away from home in it when a snowstorm happens, hence the preference towards an A/S.

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Derek, how does that list look for a lighter car? e.g. sub 3,000 lbs.

For summer only?

summer only?

1. pilot sport 4s (on our 16 GT 275-40-19 square... expensive but awesome)

2. firestone indy 500(had these on my contour svt and fkn loved them for the price)

3. Conti extreme contact (may do a couple things better than the firestones above, but will cost 50% more)

4. bfg comp2

5. nitto 555 g2

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BFG G-Comp 2 A/S

 

I'm on my 3rd set of them and I've always been so happy I don't want to risk trying anything else.

 

I have these on the factory wheels for my Mustang. They have done great including coming down the mountain at Snowshoe in an early fall snow storm.

 

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Another vote for the Firestone firehawk Indy 500. Have them on my ‘16 mustang gt and have zero complaints. I think you’d be hard pressed to find a better value for the money.

 

https://m.tirerack.com/tires/ratings-review.jsp?tireMake=Firestone&tireModel=Firehawk+Indy+500&fromTireDetail=true

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I’m a recent convert to Michelin. Put Pilot Sport 4S on the Bullitt (only driven in the summer), and Pilot Sport AS3+ on the Cooper S (driven year-round) this year. Really top-notch performance all around from both.

 

Apply for a discount tire credit card, and wait until a good rebate hits. Good deals can be had. And their credit card is 6 months interest free. Really cuts down on the sticker shock.

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Another vote for the Firestone firehawk Indy 500. Have them on my ‘16 mustang gt and have zero complaints. I think you’d be hard pressed to find a better value for the money.

 

https://m.tirerack.com/tires/ratings-review.jsp?tireMake=Firestone&tireModel=Firehawk+Indy+500&fromTireDetail=true

Big Aaron was ripping his gt around autox on those tires and was rather happy with them.

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i don't like the DWS on anything over 3500 pounds(where the mustang fits in) the sidewalls will feel like jello compared to the stock pirellis.

 

My pref....

1. Pilot sport as3+

2. Nitto Motivo

3. BFG comp2 AS

4. DWS06

 

I really like my Pilot Sport AS3+

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