I now own a 2025 Ford Mustang Eco-Boost Fastback in Grabber Blue Metallic. I am in the process of turning it into a Day Track Car for the Novice Driver (me). First Update so far are the New Shoes. I went from 18"x8" Wheels with 235-50R-18 Tires to 18x9.9-18 Wheels with 245/45 ZR18 KUMHO Tires. I think I will move up 1 or 2 more Sizes on the Tires and might even change Brands.
My Pony last Friday. That's LITTLE BIRD in the background.
Have fun, look ahead on the track ;-)
Quote from: tesgt350 on January 15, 2026, 09:56:51 PMI now own a 2025 Ford Mustang Eco-Boost Fastback in Grabber Blue Metallic. I am in the process of turning it into a Day Track Car for the Novice Driver (me). First Update so far are the New Shoes. I went from 18"x8" Wheels with 235-50R-18 Tires to 18x9.9-18 Wheels with 245/45 ZR18 KUMHO Tires. I think I will move up 1 or 2 more Sizes on the Tires and might even change Brands.
Very nice day two upgrades, keepem coming!
Looks like a fun car to run in the Silver State Classic.
Quote from: deathsled on January 16, 2026, 07:15:22 AMLooks like a fun car to run in the Silver State Classic.
That's on my Bucket List.
Quote from: tesgt350 on January 15, 2026, 09:56:51 PMI now own a 2025 Ford Mustang Eco-Boost Fastback in Grabber Blue Metallic. I am in the process of turning it into a Day Track Car for the Novice Driver (me). First Update so far are the New Shoes. I went from 18"x8" Wheels with 235-50R-18 Tires to 18x9.9-18 Wheels with 245/45 ZR18 KUMHO Tires. I think I will move up 1 or 2 more Sizes on the Tires and might even change Brands.
Personally, as someone who has been racing for 40+ years, I would have kept the stock rims and tires if they were not aged out and learned the handling characteristics of the car before I started making any modifications. As for what you installed, I suspect the rims are not the correct offset, which is going to throw your handling off a bit at anything above posted highway speeds. As for you being a novice, remember, consistency comes first, speed comes second.
Enjoy the ride
Quote from: Bill on January 16, 2026, 01:04:33 PMQuote from: tesgt350 on January 15, 2026, 09:56:51 PMI now own a 2025 Ford Mustang Eco-Boost Fastback in Grabber Blue Metallic. I am in the process of turning it into a Day Track Car for the Novice Driver (me). First Update so far are the New Shoes. I went from 18"x8" Wheels with 235-50R-18 Tires to 18x9.9-18 Wheels with 245/45 ZR18 KUMHO Tires. I think I will move up 1 or 2 more Sizes on the Tires and might even change Brands.
Personally, as someone who has been racing for 40+ years, I would have kept the stock rims and tires if they were not aged out and learned the handling characteristics of the car before I started making any modifications. As for what you installed, I suspect the rims are not the correct offset, which is going to throw your handling off a bit at anything above posted highway speeds. As for you being a novice, remember, consistency comes first, speed comes second.
Enjoy the ride
I have been on several Road Courses quite a few times, I consider myself a Novice because I have only been up to 120mph down the Straights and don't care to go more than that. I am pretty good in the Turns and know how hard I can push my Car on the Track. My favorite Road Course so far has been Barber Motorsports Park Track in Birmingham Alabama, been on it 3 times now.