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2013-14 Shelby GT500
BF Goodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S
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<blockquote data-quote="Catmonkey" data-source="post: 15612980" data-attributes="member: 124025"><p>The wider the tire the more critical the offset. That's what determines the placement of the tire, so it fits properly within the wheel well. Too much or too little offset and you're making contact with the inner or outer fenders. You only have ~13.5" to work with in the rear wheel well and you have to factor in axle articulation. Many of the non-custom wheels have shallower offsets than you need to make something as wide as a 305 fit. I believe most tire manufacturers that make a 315 specify a minimum wheel width of 10.5", so to say it's a no-no, I'm not sure why that would be. Putting a 315 on 10.5" wide wheel with a 50mm offset is probably a no-no from a fitment standpoint, if that's what you mean.</p><p></p><p>With the offsets you have above, I'd look at a 275/40-19 for the front and a 295/35-20 on the rear. Done! No hassle or fitment issues. No clue as to whether either of these sizes can be had in an A/S.</p><p></p><p>I try not to drive my car in the rain, but I live in Louisiana. Surely you've driven vehicles in the rain before, and you know you can't get too aggressive with the throttle. If you don't drive your GT500 in the rain, I presume you have another vehicle. Take it when temps get below freezing. That's what I do. I can usually count the number of days it gets below freezing in a given winter on one hand, so it's not much of an issue for me. But I have taken my 800 hp car out in 30* and lived to tell the tale. It's a matter of common sense. </p><p></p><p>You've never driven your car in the winter with the Goodyears? Most summer performance tires do way better than the OEM rubber in the winter, but all tire compounds will act differently in cold temps and cold roads. Pretty sure you'd need to be just as cautious with all-seasons in 25-30* weather, but that's your choice. </p><p></p><p>Good luck on your quest.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Catmonkey, post: 15612980, member: 124025"] The wider the tire the more critical the offset. That's what determines the placement of the tire, so it fits properly within the wheel well. Too much or too little offset and you're making contact with the inner or outer fenders. You only have ~13.5" to work with in the rear wheel well and you have to factor in axle articulation. Many of the non-custom wheels have shallower offsets than you need to make something as wide as a 305 fit. I believe most tire manufacturers that make a 315 specify a minimum wheel width of 10.5", so to say it's a no-no, I'm not sure why that would be. Putting a 315 on 10.5" wide wheel with a 50mm offset is probably a no-no from a fitment standpoint, if that's what you mean. With the offsets you have above, I'd look at a 275/40-19 for the front and a 295/35-20 on the rear. Done! No hassle or fitment issues. No clue as to whether either of these sizes can be had in an A/S. I try not to drive my car in the rain, but I live in Louisiana. Surely you've driven vehicles in the rain before, and you know you can't get too aggressive with the throttle. If you don't drive your GT500 in the rain, I presume you have another vehicle. Take it when temps get below freezing. That's what I do. I can usually count the number of days it gets below freezing in a given winter on one hand, so it's not much of an issue for me. But I have taken my 800 hp car out in 30* and lived to tell the tale. It's a matter of common sense. You've never driven your car in the winter with the Goodyears? Most summer performance tires do way better than the OEM rubber in the winter, but all tire compounds will act differently in cold temps and cold roads. Pretty sure you'd need to be just as cautious with all-seasons in 25-30* weather, but that's your choice. Good luck on your quest. [/QUOTE]
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