I like the turbo-4 option and the new, lower weight. Why can't these "performance cars" have rear tire widths worth a damn?
I like the turbo-4 option and the new, lower weight. Why can't these "performance cars" have rear tire widths worth a damn?
Mileage.
I like the turbo-4 option and the new, lower weight. Why can't these "performance cars" have rear tire widths worth a damn?
Mileage.
I don't necessarily buy that. The rolling resistance difference between a 235 and 255 tire are minimal. Weight? Pffft. And the fact that the option of REPLACING the factory rubber with wider treads is difficult given the tight clearance to the body / frame on the inner side of the wheel well.
My Impala came with 255's from the factory, but tires as wide as 315 can be installed with no modifications. The similar Marauder came with 235's, but cannot be fit with even 255's without major modifications. I can't provide specific examples for the Mustang, Camaro, Charger, etc... but they've got to be in the same boat with inner well clearances.
If the car is labeled "performance", even if it isn't equipped from the factory with wide tires, at least give the consumer the OPTION to install performance tires without worry. Sheesh!
Yes, but being able to slip 10.5-inch wide slicks on the car for the track is better than 9-inch slicks.
What happened to the "oh, it's time to move on from the vintage Mustang look and give the name a facelift" that was being touted for the past year? Looks like the previous generation Mustang + photoshop smudge tool.
Yes, but being able to slip 10.5-inch wide slicks on the car for the track is better than 9-inch slicks.
Plenty of aftermarket stuff for that.
Ya know, muscle cars came with steelies and dog dishes for a reason....
99.9% of the folks that buy these thinks won't track them. Those that do are getting better tire/wheel combos anyway.
Yes, but being able to slip 10.5-inch wide slicks on the car for the track is better than 9-inch slicks.
Plenty of aftermarket stuff for that.
Ya know, muscle cars came with steelies and dog dishes for a reason....
99.9% of the folks that buy these thinks won't track them. Those that do are getting better tire/wheel combos anyway.
My Boss came with the dog dishes that we still have with the car...I've always wondered what the "real" wheels looked like in 1970. Thinking Minilites a la Parnelli Jones would be good for now.
Hard to put anything other than "period correct" on the Boss.
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