Tire Agent’s Top 5 Picks for Late Model Mustangs
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires on a 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. Photo: Michael Palmer
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One of the most important decisions you can make when you’re rebuilding, modding or just sprucing up your Mustang is the tires. They can make a tremendous difference in the feel of your ride, not to mention providing safety, security, speed and stability depending on performance conditions.
The Mustang Source is partnering with online distributor, Tire Agent, to highlight specific tire models that would be a good fit for late-model Mustang enthusiasts — for the daily driver, to the track star, to the owner interested in just a little pop of speed and power during all-weather scenarios. These five tires all offer specific benefits to the Mustang owner and all are available online from Tire Agent, complete with free shipping and fast service. They will ship to your home or straight to your service professional for easy installation.
*We are including a list price for four tires for 19″ so please double check the site for price and availability for YOUR specific model!
1. Continental Extreme Contact DWS06 Plus
Continental Extreme Contact DWS06 Plus
We kick off the list with the Continental Extreme Contact DWS06, as the only All-Season tire out of the bunch. It’s firmly in the middle price wise, but it performs admirably year-round for those brave enough to take one’s sports car out in, let’s say spicy, weather conditions. The DWS06 is billed as a great tire for sports cars and aggressive drivers, which is a mantle many Mustang drivers wear with pride. The tire is great for braking, accelerating and cornering with just enough stick and slide to keep shape while cornering without encouraging slip. From Tire Agent, “the added sipes and deep tread voids allow this tire to be used year-round through snow, ice, and water.”
Price for 4 Tires:
$891.96
2. Lexani LXUHP-207
Lexani LXUHP-207
Next up is our bargain seasonal, the Lexani LXUHP-207. It is the cheapest tire on this list at $506 for four 19″ tires. It’s got solid grip, decent treads for braking and acceleration and good clearance to avoid hydroplaning. For a relatively inexpensive tire, it’s a solid option for a sports car driver who wants to get a little oomph from the ponies under the hood with support for corners and quick stops. It also comes with a 40,000 Mile Warranty.
Price for 4 Tires:
$506.16
3. Nitto NT555 G2
Nitto NT555 G2
Next up is the Nitto NT555 G2. The Nitto is a jump up pricewise, but it is a significantly better tire. The NT555 G2 has large tread blocks and dual center ribs for good straight line stability and traction on dry or wet surfaces. Like many tires on the list (and frankly most sport car performance tires in general), these are summer tires designed to make the optimal weather also the optimal experience for the Mustang driver.
Price for 4 Tires:
$1144.00
Toyo PROXES R88R
4. Toyo PROXES R88R
The Toyo PROXES R88R is primarily a track tire and an excellent one at that, designed for maximum performance under track conditions but still viable on the street (if a little noisy and better suited for track). The outer treads aid in dry cornering and stability, while the GG Compound helps the tire warm up faster to really get the most out of your track experience. Other features like a wide center rib, and center circumferential groove improves steering and grip. The tire is designed for responsive performance at high speeds with a mostly flat tread and that center groove aids in evacuating water from under the tire on a slightly wet track. Designed for summer track season, this tire should stay stiff, a bit sticky and solid even during high heat.
Price for 4 Tires:
$1383.8
5. Michelin Pilot 4 S
The performance tire everyone wants, the Michelin Pilot 4 S is last on the list because it’s the most expensive, but it’s also the highest performing. It’s responsive, grippy in a good way, gorgeous and epically perfect for summer conditions, handling dry and wet pavement with ease. If you’re in the market to change your tires seasonally, and want the best performance while pushing your Pony car, the Pilot Sport 4 S is an excellent option. And while the Toyo can give it a run for its money on track, for overall value and performance, this is the way to go.
Price for 4 Tires::
$1586.90