Any new recomends on tires?
6/3/12, 05:16 PM
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Any new recomends on tires?
Ready for another set of tires. Looking for stock tire sizes on the stock rims for a regular '12 Boss. Looking for a cheaper alternative to Pirellis that won't harm performance. Recommends?
6/3/12, 05:50 PM
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I'm thinking about these tires posted in this thrwad. https://themustangsource.com/f813/ne...mp-2-a-506206/
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....oModel=Mustang Boss 302&autoModClar=
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....oModel=Mustang Boss 302&autoModClar=
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6/4/12, 09:59 AM
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I was thinking those or the Bridgestone but looks like its either OEM or Michelin PS 2 as no one can get me anything else before this weekends upcoming track day. ****.
6/4/12, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Kript2night
Try hankook ventus evo v12 you can't go wrong for the price and performance.
6/4/12, 03:25 PM
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For primarily street driving, it is really hard to beat the Hankook Ventus V12 mentioned above. A VERY good tire for the money. Available in stock sizes.
For a track tire, we've been using the Yokohama AD08 in the following sizes;
265/35-19 in the front and;
295/30-19 in the rears
This is a very good track tire that will give you about 85% of the "stick" as a Hoosier but will last at least 2-3 times as long as the Hoosier.
For a track tire, we've been using the Yokohama AD08 in the following sizes;
265/35-19 in the front and;
295/30-19 in the rears
This is a very good track tire that will give you about 85% of the "stick" as a Hoosier but will last at least 2-3 times as long as the Hoosier.
6/4/12, 06:51 PM
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6/4/12, 07:35 PM
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Decided to go with the Bridgestone S-04 Pole Position. Ordered them from Tirerack and will drive over border for pickup and install. Expect a full report after a visit to Mosport Monday.
6/4/12, 08:51 PM
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Must be you are headed to the GHMC event. I just heard about it the other day, just a little late! I too ordered S-04's. I have had them sitting in my shop now for a couple of months. They look like they could be a good tire. I am having mine installed next week.
6/5/12, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 2006mach1
Must be you are headed to the GHMC event. I just heard about it the other day, just a little late! I too ordered S-04's. I have had them sitting in my shop now for a couple of months. They look like they could be a good tire. I am having mine installed next week.
6/8/12, 09:56 PM
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First day on the Bridgestones. Stiffer sidewall so I expected a harsher ride but the ride felt, for lack of a better word, bouncy. They were also more susceptible to tram-lining. The turn it however was noticeable better. We'll see what the next few days unveil.
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6/11/12, 07:55 PM
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First trackday report. Found the turn in greatly improved over the stock Pirellis, but the rear end felt looser. Dialed down the rear shocks from 5 to 3 and then 2 (Fronts stayed at 5) and felt an improvement but after a couple of laps they felt loose again. Wasn't till I got home and downloaded the track data I realized why. I picked up significant time dropping from an average of 2:10 to 2:40 a lap into the low :50's with one hero lap of 1:47; the lap where I though my tires and brakes were letting me down. Turns out my driving was letting me down. Time for a driver mod.
6/12/12, 06:50 AM
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My Michelins stuck to the track at Mosport
Just to report I was pleasantly surprised with my Pilot Sport tires. It was my first time on a track at the Mustangs at Mosport event. It was a great day, and scary awesome for the newbie. I chased FenderAddict and thought the lower setting worked well on his Boss. A shout out to GHMA and Steve Mason along with the crew for a fantastic event.
6/13/12, 09:04 PM
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I had hoped to try the BFGs but no chance of having them in time.
On another note, glad to see GunmetalGT500 has joined TMS. Welcome! Lots of valuable info here.
On another note, glad to see GunmetalGT500 has joined TMS. Welcome! Lots of valuable info here.
6/19/12, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by 2006mach1
Steve, what hot air pressures were you running in the S-04's at Mosport?