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NEW SHOES for my PONY

Started by tesgt350, January 15, 2026, 09:56:51 PM

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tesgt350

January 15, 2026, 09:56:51 PM
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. 


tesgt350

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January 15, 2026, 09:58:14 PM Last Edit: January 15, 2026, 09:59:59 PM by tesgt350
My Pony last Friday.  That's LITTLE BIRD in the background.

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January 15, 2026, 11:08:27 PM
Have fun, look ahead on the track ;-)
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January 15, 2026, 11:37:10 PM
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!
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January 16, 2026, 07:15:22 AM
Looks like a fun car to run in the Silver State Classic.
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Small block eight so live she feels
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Engine revving to disturb
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January 16, 2026, 11:28:03 AM
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.

Bill

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January 16, 2026, 01:04:33 PM
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
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January 16, 2026, 01:13:09 PM Last Edit: January 16, 2026, 02:52:56 PM by tesgt350
Quote from: Bill on January 16, 2026, 01:04:33 PM
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

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.
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