Here Are The Fancy Michelin Boots That Come With The New Mustang

Performance Package Mustang GTs will come fitted with Pilot Sport 4 S tyres, helping drop the 0-60mph time below four seconds

Matt Robinson

Updated: 10 Oct 2024

Here Are The Fancy Michelin Boots That Come With The New Mustang

It certainly seems like the Mustang is edging even closer to sports car territory with its latest update. Not only will it be available with adaptive dampers and a 10-speed automatic gearbox - owners will also have the option of posh Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tyres.

Ford detailed the tyres this week, revealing that the PS 4 S hoops in question have been specifically developed for the car, and will measure 275/40/19 at the back rear and 255/40/19 at the front. According to Ford, the Mustang marks the “mass-market North American debut” for the product.

They’re part of the $4000 Performance Pack, which is shaping up to be decent value, considering that the 4 S is a pricey tyre. It’s a clever lump of rubber too, with neat touches like an aramid/nylon blend belt that helps the tyre keep its shape under load, keeping a larger contact patch. On the automatic Mustang GTs in ‘drag mode’, the stickier Michelins help the car on the way to a sub-four second 0-60mph time.

It’s even better news for us residing on the other side of The Pond - since European-spec Mustangs come with the Performance Pack fitted as standard, we’ll presumably get the fancier rubber without having to tick any option boxes.

Growing up on a diet of World Rally Championship highlights and lengthy Gran Turismo 2 sessions, a life in cars was as good as inevitable for Matt.

Comments

but does it come with bumper to crowd warranty?

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Seems like all you have to do to get any car to be beating records is Michelin Pilot Sport tires.

So I can lap the Nurburgring quicker than a GT2 RS if I get Pilot Sport tires?

that’s why I have them :D

I figured the Mustang already was a sports car. I mean it packs the power, has decent balance, and it has 2 doors.

Don’t see what’s not sports car about it.

Cool, now I don’t have to see the old ones. They were very tiring to see.

wait

Oh my
And is it just me, or have I gotten used to the way the new Mustangs look? Having seen a few in person (at car shows…), they don’t look as bad as some say they are.