TIRE INFORMATION
Your SVT vehicle is equipped with unique wheels and tires designed to
enhance performance. To continue providing this performance, extra
care must be taken when operating and maintaining your vehicle.
TiresP255/40ZR-19 front, P285/35ZR-19 rear
(standard)
P265/40-19 front, P285/35-20 rear tires
(optional)
Wheels19 in. x 9.5 in. forged aluminum wheels
(standard)
19in.x9.5in.front,20in.x9.5in.rear
forged aluminum wheels (optional)
Tires
Your SVT vehicle is equipped with low profile, high performance tires
that are designed to optimize the driving dynamics you expect in a SVT
vehicle. These tires are not optimized for off-road or winter (snow or
cold weather) performance, and their ride, noise and wear characteristics
are different than non-performance tires. Also, because of their lower
profile, the tires are more susceptible to damage due to potholes and
rough roads. To ensure that your tires perform as intended, it is
important that you maintain your tires properly:
•The Shelby GT500 original equipment tires are optimized for
performance in both wet and dry conditions. Ford does not
recommend using the original equipment tires when temperatures
drop to approximately 40°F (5°C) or below (depending on tire wear
and environmental conditions) or in snow/ice conditions.
•The Shelby GT500 optional P265/40-19 front, P285/35-20 rear
directional tires were designed for track use and may exhibit
significantly reduced tread life and increased tire noise compared to
the standard equipment tires under normal driving conditions.
Increasing the front camber settings beyond the factory settings may
further accelerate tread wear and induce tire noise.
•Do not use tire chainson the original wheels and tires of your
vehicle. The use of any type of tire chain on these tires may damage
your vehicle.
•For tire pressures, see the placard located on the B-pillar inside the
driver’s door.
Chassis
14
2011 05+ Mustang(197)
Supplement, 1st Printing
USA(fus)
Winter driving
The original equipment tires on your SVT vehicle are designed for
maximum performance in dry and wet summer conditions. They are not
designed for winter use on ice or snow and cannot be used with snow
chains. If you will be operating your vehicle in these conditions, winter
or all-season tires must be used.
•Use winter tires with a “V” speed rating and a 93 load index or higher
for all models. You may also use P255/45R-18 winter tires with a “V”
speed rating and a 93 load index and 18 in. wheels from the
2007-2010 model year Shelby GT500. Using these wheels will ensure
adequate brake and suspension clearance.
•Do not use a winter tire with less than a “V” speed rating, and even
with clear, dry driving conditions do not operate your vehicle above
posted speed limits while using winter tires. Never perform high speed
driving with winter tires.
Please call the Ford Performance Info Center at 1-800-FORD-SVT
(367-3788) for specific winter tire recommendations.
Tire rotation
Because your vehicle is equipped with unique larger tires on the rear
wheels, you can only rotate the tires side to side. You must not rotate
tires in a crisscross pattern or front to rear. If you notice that the tires
wear unevenly, have them checked.
Note:The optional performance package tires (P265/40-19 front,
P285/35-20 rear) are directional. Tire rotation is not recommended for
directional tires.
The tires on your Shelby GT500 should be rotated every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km). This will help your tires wear more evenly, providing better
tire performance and longer tire life.
Chassis
16
2011 05+ Mustang(197)
Supplement, 1st Printing
USA(fus)
