Tires!!
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fjpikul
GT Owner
I don't think so. There isn't a 19" tire made that is within an inch of the very tall OEM rear GT tire. The closest was the Bridgestone which is .41" smaller in diameter and every other (305-355mm width) 19" tire is MORE than an inch shorter than the OEM tire. The very closest is a 315/35-19 but it is 1.24" less in overall diameter.
Hi Ron, if you post that the Bridgestone’s are currently on back order but I have a standing order with Bridgestone and I am taking preorders now, as soon as the tire arrive I’ll contact everyone with a preorder and send the tires out.
From Bill st Radial tire
From Bill st Radial tire
I am only repeating what he told me. I often forget what an expert you are on everything.
Thank you for your expertise
2112
Blue/white 06'
Ron, that Michelin is 1.4” shorter than the Bridgestone.
Is Bill confirming the rears are being discontinued?
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Is Bill confirming the rears are being discontinued?
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2112
Blue/white 06'
These cup2 tires are .2” shorter but 1/2” less side wall (on each side of wheel) cause it goes on a 20” wheel, which we would have to come up with
Yeah, that's the trouble - people repeat things as true/correct when they are not. If you think there's a 19" tire currently made that is close to the diameter of the GT OEM tire - go ahead and tell us what it is. It's OK to phone a friend...
Oh my gosh I’m just trying to be bloody helpful. He didn’t say that Bridgestones are being discontinued. Call Bill for yourself!
He stated he has them on order and is expecting them in. Yes I don’t claim to be an expert. I just claim to be a passionate car guy trying to help out my friends.
The only negative in life should be Camber!
Have a nice day
Serenity now…..
He stated he has them on order and is expecting them in. Yes I don’t claim to be an expert. I just claim to be a passionate car guy trying to help out my friends.
The only negative in life should be Camber!
Have a nice day
Serenity now…..
2112
Blue/white 06'
OK forget I said anything
Come up with a better solution
This used to be such a nice place
I don't understand why you are so emotional. I'm just stating the facts. It is NOT "bloody helpful" to anyone when you say, "talk to Bill because he has a FEW options with the correct OD." Then I am the bad guy when I tell you that he's either wrong or you are misquoting him? Nothing close exists. PERIOD.
Lets all hope that Bridgestone continues to make these Scuderias - otherwise for those owners that are choosing to drive the car, the choice will be to stay with the 19" OEM rear wheel with a much (1.25") shorter tire or pop for new rims and opt for a 20" rear where there are a couple of tire sizes which may work.
2112
Blue/white 06'
I am just trying to flesh out our options. I wish we were not even having to discuss this.
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Fully agree. With all of the great connections that people here may have, I'm wondering if someone can get a more accurate picture of what Bridgestone's intentions are moving forward. I think the Ford GT and the Ferrari Enzo might very well be the only two cars using this tire. But this has been the case for at least the last 10 years so I wonder why the change in availability. My assumption is that this (rear) tire has been in relatively low production tire for some time - but has the demand recently fallen below some minimum threshold?
extrap
GT Owner
With Goodyear dropping out, that would seem like great news for Bridgestone.
But ... with FGT values continually increasing, maybe fewer and fewer are being driven, therefore less need for new tires.
Damn.
But ... with FGT values continually increasing, maybe fewer and fewer are being driven, therefore less need for new tires.
Damn.