Rear tyre replacement

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Offline WHITEMARE

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Rear tyre replacement
« on: December 21, 2017, 01:51:17 am »
OK everyone must be in agreement it's hard to get the power down through the factory rear tyres especially with engine mods!!!!  :burnout:
Given price and durability aren't issues, what's the best tyre for dry weather grip. Remember they have to come in 275/40/19.
« Last Edit: December 21, 2017, 02:00:55 am by WHITEMARE »

Offline GLENN 70

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Re: Rear tyre replacement
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2017, 09:34:32 am »
The best traction tyre is a Mickey Thompson et street radial SS . 3 problems are they do wear out quicker ,they only come in 285/35x19 and good luck trying to buy them at the moment as stocks are low and they aren't cheap . Ring speed pro in Vic ,st George tyres in Sydney or rocket industries in Sydney ,but I don't think they will have any in stock . The 285/35 is about 17 mm lower in total height of the tyre  compared to a 275/40 tyre .  Yes I run them on mine and can not spin the tyres in my automatic . Now I'm only talking about take off traction tyres not cornering .
« Last Edit: December 21, 2017, 09:58:51 am by GLENN 70 »

Offline WHITEMARE

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Re: Rear tyre replacement
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2017, 11:29:39 am »
Cheers Glenn but I want to stay more  main stream, Dunlop, Continental, Yokahama etc..... Also want to stick with 275/40.
Straight line is a priority but also need good cornering!

Offline Clubman7

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Re: Rear tyre replacement
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2017, 01:02:46 pm »
Think most people are saying Michelin Pilot Sport 4 are the goto tyre at the moment.
Local tyre dealer said Cooper are making a very good tyre for the Mustang also.

Offline GTA302

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Re: Rear tyre replacement
« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2017, 07:47:59 pm »
I'm running Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar G2 's , very happy with them , def better than P zeros

Offline WHITEMARE

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Re: Rear tyre replacement
« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2017, 08:03:18 pm »
Desicion made... Ordered some 285/40 Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Thanks for feedback, I will let you know how I go. :evilone:

Offline BRUMBE

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Re: Rear tyre replacement
« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2018, 09:42:46 pm »
WHITEMARE

How did the Michelin's work out?