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Generation 6 - S550 Discussion Area => Wheels & Tyres => Topic started by: WHITEMARE on December 21, 2017, 01:51:17 am

Title: Rear tyre replacement
Post by: WHITEMARE 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.
Title: Re: Rear tyre replacement
Post by: GLENN 70 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 .
Title: Re: Rear tyre replacement
Post by: WHITEMARE 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!
Title: Re: Rear tyre replacement
Post by: Clubman7 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.
Title: Re: Rear tyre replacement
Post by: GTA302 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
Title: Re: Rear tyre replacement
Post by: WHITEMARE 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:
Title: Re: Rear tyre replacement
Post by: BRUMBE on January 30, 2018, 09:42:46 pm
WHITEMARE

How did the Michelin's work out?