Widest tire on a Track Pack wheel?
10/22/14, 10:11 PM
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Widest tire on a Track Pack wheel?
I am looking for a new set of Wheels Track pack I hope. But want to put the widest tires in the rear. What can I put on with out rubbing?
Also could I go wider with a different set of rims?
I have a 2014 GT with track pack.
Also could I go wider with a different set of rims?
I have a 2014 GT with track pack.
10/22/14, 11:31 PM
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People have put 285/35s on the 19x9s but I wouldn't run more than a 275/40 or 275/35. 275/35 will keep your diameter the same as the stock 255/40s: 275/40s will give you another 1/2" in diameter which will be equal to the height of the standard GT 235/55 or 245/45 tires.
10/23/14, 05:53 AM
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Laser. Thank you
Yea I knew you could just wanted to know for 2 reasons.
For the Drag strip needing a wider and taller tire. Went racing and turn amazing times but need a little more tracking going into 2nd.
For the Street needing just a little wider. I would like to keep the Track Rims.
Yea I knew you could just wanted to know for 2 reasons.
For the Drag strip needing a wider and taller tire. Went racing and turn amazing times but need a little more tracking going into 2nd.
For the Street needing just a little wider. I would like to keep the Track Rims.
10/23/14, 06:16 AM
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Of course you can go wider with different wheels silly!
People have put 285/35s on the 19x9s but I wouldn't run more than a 275/40 or 275/35. 275/35 will keep your diameter the same as the stock 255/40s: 275/40s will give you another 1/2" in diameter which will be equal to the height of the standard GT 235/55 or 245/45 tires.
People have put 285/35s on the 19x9s but I wouldn't run more than a 275/40 or 275/35. 275/35 will keep your diameter the same as the stock 255/40s: 275/40s will give you another 1/2" in diameter which will be equal to the height of the standard GT 235/55 or 245/45 tires.
One of the more popular choices appears to be the Pilot Supersport 275/40/19 but if you're drag racing you may not want to lower your final drive...in which case, the 285/35/19, particularly when cornering isn't a priority, may be worth considering since you'll lose ~.3" and raise your final drive ratio a bit.
Otherwise, you might consider buying a set of 15" drag-only wheels for the rear and run some serious tire for the strip.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/racestar-15x10-0511.html
I've decided on going with 275/40/19 all around as it seems like the best balance between being a bit wider yet not too wide so as to squirm around on the rim during back roads hooliganism...plus, according to my various GPS devices, my speedometer consistently reads 2-3mph high and the taller tire would probably make it spot-on accurate.
10/23/14, 09:15 PM
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^right on.
One of the more popular choices appears to be the Pilot Supersport 275/40/19 but if you're drag racing you may not want to lower your final drive...in which case, the 285/35/19, particularly when cornering isn't a priority, may be worth considering since you'll lose ~.3" and raise your final drive ratio a bit.
Otherwise, you might consider buying a set of 15" drag-only wheels for the rear and run some serious tire for the strip.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/racestar-15x10-0511.html
I've decided on going with 275/40/19 all around as it seems like the best balance between being a bit wider yet not too wide so as to squirm around on the rim during back roads hooliganism...plus, according to my various GPS devices, my speedometer consistently reads 2-3mph high and the taller tire would probably make it spot-on accurate.
One of the more popular choices appears to be the Pilot Supersport 275/40/19 but if you're drag racing you may not want to lower your final drive...in which case, the 285/35/19, particularly when cornering isn't a priority, may be worth considering since you'll lose ~.3" and raise your final drive ratio a bit.
Otherwise, you might consider buying a set of 15" drag-only wheels for the rear and run some serious tire for the strip.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/racestar-15x10-0511.html
I've decided on going with 275/40/19 all around as it seems like the best balance between being a bit wider yet not too wide so as to squirm around on the rim during back roads hooliganism...plus, according to my various GPS devices, my speedometer consistently reads 2-3mph high and the taller tire would probably make it spot-on accurate.
Love the look of these. Is this your car?
10/24/14, 01:10 PM
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I love that look too...but that's not my car. I just grabbed that one off of AM's web page for you.
I'm more of a corner-carver. I couldn't live with the skinny tires in the front.
The big problem with our track pack/Brembo wheels is that they're only 9" wide...which is why you might consider some aftermaket wheels if you want to wider than 275.
I'm more of a corner-carver. I couldn't live with the skinny tires in the front.
The big problem with our track pack/Brembo wheels is that they're only 9" wide...which is why you might consider some aftermaket wheels if you want to wider than 275.
10/25/14, 09:46 PM
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Was just wondering if some can post a picture of the 285/35's on the Track Pack Wheel? Just curious if the sidewall looks funny due to the wide tire on a 9" wide wheel?...
10/25/14, 11:35 PM
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Jazz, I've heard of quite a few people doing 275/40 on the Brembo wheels.
I've stuck with my 255/40 setup for now, but for track days I put 275/40 setup on 19x9.5 wheels to keep the proper footprint and sidewall angles. Here is a few pics
I've stuck with my 255/40 setup for now, but for track days I put 275/40 setup on 19x9.5 wheels to keep the proper footprint and sidewall angles. Here is a few pics
10/26/14, 10:21 PM
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Monster, Love the wheels and the set up you have. What are they and where did you get them?
10/26/14, 11:32 PM
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10/27/14, 07:46 AM
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What lasered said. They are 5lbs lighter than stock Brembo wheels, and can fit up to 285 rubber within spec. For $189 each they were a good deal.
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...ss-19X95-05-14
10/27/14, 09:33 AM
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Is any one running slicks out back? Looking fro a set as well? Went to the track had great traction with the stock pirelli's but looking for more bit 2nd and 3rd gear.
10/27/14, 03:06 PM
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My local track is an 1/8 mile. There is a new owner and is re doing the entire complex. It was test and tune night along with import and Mustang heads up racing.
I had the quickest mustang there. I am not sure what is in the Track Pack but it must be more than the Brakes and 3.73. I was pulling a full second quicker then most or the other Mustangs and 1.5 second quicker then alot of the cars. I beat a 2 pro cars. I had a blast. Track was sprayed and I let the big tire cars run first. The 2 SCT tuner Trucks Kicked off the night. I was pulling around 8.6 no tunes bone stock. All I have is a Steeda Catch Can. Now the tuning begins.
10/27/14, 05:17 PM
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My local track is an 1/8 mile. There is a new owner and is re doing the entire complex. It was test and tune night along with import and Mustang heads up racing.
I had the quickest mustang there. I am not sure what is in the Track Pack but it must be more than the Brakes and 3.73. I was pulling a full second quicker then most or the other Mustangs and 1.5 second quicker then alot of the cars. I beat a 2 pro cars. I had a blast. Track was sprayed and I let the big tire cars run first. The 2 SCT tuner Trucks Kicked off the night. I was pulling around 8.6 no tunes bone stock. All I have is a Steeda Catch Can. Now the tuning begins.
I had the quickest mustang there. I am not sure what is in the Track Pack but it must be more than the Brakes and 3.73. I was pulling a full second quicker then most or the other Mustangs and 1.5 second quicker then alot of the cars. I beat a 2 pro cars. I had a blast. Track was sprayed and I let the big tire cars run first. The 2 SCT tuner Trucks Kicked off the night. I was pulling around 8.6 no tunes bone stock. All I have is a Steeda Catch Can. Now the tuning begins.
10/28/14, 03:43 PM
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What is next is the Track Key. Then I need to get a set of Drag Tires and wheels for the Track. Don't want to wast the street tires. LOL Im am interviewing Ford Dealers now for Track Key Install.