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Compiled & checked by the site's publisher from manufacturer, NHTSA & USTMA data · Updated 2026-07-24
The Ford Mustang is an American icon, and tire choice matters just as much as the badge. The EcoBoost daily driver needs efficient all-season grip; the GT500 needs tires that can handle over 700 lb-ft of torque. Here's the full breakdown.
Common Ford Mustang tire sizes
Mustang EcoBoost (S650, 2024-current): 235/50R18 or 255/40R19 (square, non-staggered fitment).
Mustang GT (S650, 2024-current): 255/45R18 or 255/40R19 (square, non-staggered fitment).
Mustang GT Performance Package: 255/40R19 (front), 275/40R19 (rear).
Mustang Shelby GT500 (S550, 2020-2022): 305/30R20 (front), 315/30R20 (rear). The earlier S197 GT500 (2013-2014) used a different staggered setup: 265/40R19 (front), 285/35R20 (rear).
Older S550 Mustang GT (2015-2023): 235/50R18 or 255/40R19 square fitment on standard GT; Performance Package adds a staggered 255/40R19 (front) / 275/40R19 (rear) setup.
Best tires — EcoBoost and GT (daily driver)
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4: the best max-performance all-season for Mustang owners who daily-drive year-round. Excellent wet and dry grip in 235/50R18 and 255/40R19. Available in the asymmetric rear sizes for the GT Performance Package.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS06+: the most popular alternative to the Pilot Sport A/S 4, with excellent all-weather performance at a slightly lower price point. Available in all common Mustang sizes.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: a strong summer performance option for EcoBoost and GT owners in Georgia's warm climate. Excellent dry grip, and surprisingly good wet performance for a summer tire.
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Best tires — Mustang GT350, GT500, and Dark Horse
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2: the factory choice for the 2019+ GT350 (2015-2018 GT350 wore the Pilot Super Sport) and the benchmark summer performance tire. Available in the large-diameter Shelby sizes. Maximum dry grip among street-legal tires.
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect: for GT500 owners who track the car regularly. It's the next step above the Pilot Sport 4S, street-legal but optimized for circuit use.
Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02: a strong alternative to the Pilot Sport 4S for GT350 owners who want more wet weather capability — the Sport 02 is a wet-biased summer tire.
Drag strip options
For drag strip use: Mickey Thompson ET Street S/S or Nitto NT05R as the rear tire. These DOT-legal drag radials maximize straight-line launch traction. Pair with standard summer or all-season fronts.
Note: Shelby GT500 rear tires (315/30R20) require verifying fitment with your drag tire supplier — the extremely wide, low-profile size has limited drag tire availability.
Ford Mustang tires by trim and use
| Trim / Use | Tire | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| EcoBoost / GT (daily driver) | Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4 | Excellent wet and dry grip in 235/50R18 and 255/40R19; available in the asymmetric rear sizes for the GT Performance Package |
| EcoBoost / GT (daily driver) | Continental ExtremeContact DWS06+ | Most popular alternative to the Pilot Sport A/S 4, with excellent all-weather performance at a slightly lower price |
| EcoBoost / GT (daily driver) | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Strong summer performance option in Georgia's warm climate; excellent dry grip, surprisingly good wet performance for a summer tire |
| GT350 / GT500 / Dark Horse | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 | Factory choice for the 2019+ GT350; benchmark summer performance tire, maximum dry grip among street-legal tires |
| GT350 / GT500 / Dark Horse | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect | For GT500 owners who track the car regularly — street-legal but optimized for circuit use |
| GT350 / GT500 / Dark Horse | Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 | Strong alternative for GT350 owners who want more wet weather capability |
| Drag strip | Mickey Thompson ET Street S/S or Nitto NT05R | DOT-legal drag radials for straight-line launch traction (rear); require warm-up for best grip |
Frequently asked
What tires come on the Ford Mustang GT from the factory?
The Mustang GT typically comes with Pirelli P Zero Nero All-Season (base) or Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (Performance Package, 2018-2023), with Pirelli P Zero returning on Performance Package cars for the 2024+ S650 generation. The Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4 is the top aftermarket all-season upgrade.
How much do Ford Mustang tires cost?
Common Mustang GT sizes (255/40R19, 275/40R19): $140–200 per tire. GT500 sizes (305/30R20, 315/30R20): $220–300 per tire. A set of four for a standard GT: $560–800.
Can I put all-season tires on a Mustang GT?
Yes — max-performance all-season tires like the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4 and Continental ExtremeContact DWS06+ are designed for sports cars. In Georgia's climate, they work year-round and deliver real performance without the cold-weather limitation of pure summer tires.
How do I know when my Mustang needs new tires?
Check the tread with a quarter, and if you can see the top of Washington's head, you are getting low and it is time to shop. On a rear-drive car with real power, also watch the rears for feathering or bald patches from wheelspin, since they wear well ahead of the fronts. Any sidewall bulge or cracking means replace now, regardless of tread.
Do I have to replace all four tires on a Mustang at once?
Not always, but the rears usually wear out first, so replacing them as a pair is common. Keep the same tire on both ends of an axle, and if the fronts still have good tread you can leave them. When all four are close, a matched set gives the most predictable handling, which matters more on a powerful rear-drive car than on an economy sedan.
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Last updated 2026-07-24. General guidance only — confirm specifics with a local shop for your exact vehicle.