4.10's & Stock Pirellis - Traction Problems?

[FL2005GT]

Is anyone running 4.10's with the Pirelli 235 55 ZR-17's? If so, how's traction on the street when you launch?

I'm considering going to 4.10's on my 2005 5-speed, but I'm concerned that I'll effectively run slower due to traction loss at launch. I went to 3.73's in my 2000 GT 5-speed, which had stickier stock tires than the 2005's, and traction was an issue. It really made the car more fun to drive, though.

Thanks!

2005 GT
5-speed manual
Hurst shifter
K&N filter (no CAI)
Flowmaster axle-back AT's
Diablosport canned 93 octane performance tune

 

[firestang70]

Yes traction is a problem. Way to get around it 1. keep out of the throttle 2. get stickier tires. I run DRs at the track. Its a good problem to have !

 

[1bad05]

i have .410 and stock tires. also have HO Procharger. 450 rwhp. 390 lb. torque. i can't launch hard in 1st gear put sure is fun blowing away z06's in third. 410;s isn't as much of a jump as was previous models. crusing rpm's only change about 300 rpm's. i like em'

 

[iskwezm]

can anybody comment on th gas mileage difference?????Im getting about 315 per tank now with the stock 3.55's

 

[05PhillyStang]

can anybody comment on th gas mileage difference?????Im getting about 315 per tank now with the stock 3.55's

315 per tank?!!! Are you always on the highway doing exactly 55? I go out and celebrate when I get 250-255

 

[FL2005GT]

I was afraid 4.10's would be too much for the stock all-seasons.

I have the Torque-Thrust/Bullitt base 17" wheels and I love the look of them. Does anyone make a wider 17" or 18" version that would hold a decent width street drag radial? I'd probably want to leave the stock tires and rims on the front.

 

[Pennywise2]

Invest in some control arms that should help.

 

[iskwezm]

315 per tank?!!! Are you always on the highway doing exactly 55? I go out and celebrate when I get 250-255

actually thats doing about 80+mph 45 miles each way to work and a small amount of street driving