for keeping stock size, yes 4S could be an improvement. Winter depends entirely on what you experience in your local area. since everyone seems too lazy to just see what Michelin themselves say here you go.
also just note, a lot of the stuff seen on here is personal experience. will PS4s...
since we're reviving this:
2014 Ford Fusion Titanium: first car, 240HP, it sure went from point A to point B
2010 Ford Mustang GT: Red headed step-child, 315HP from the 4.6, Performance pack with Shelby upgrades put on by previous owner. fun car, loved the 5 speed, probably should've replaced...
if you plan on tracking the car a bunch and looking to maximize all available potential, then get forged
in all other scenarios rotary forged/ flow formed (theyre the same) are best bang for buck
when it comes to brands, i went with one of the most recognizable names HRE. they have both forged...
if people thought the GTD was a one and done car then they clearly haven't been paying attention, the GT started in 2017, had a track only version in 2019, had a revamped road version in 2020, and had another, even crazier, track only version in 2023.
35 front 50 rear
heres where i got them from: https://www.vibemotorsports.com/products/20-hre-ff10-black-20x10-20x11-forged-concave-wheels-rims-fits-ford-mustang-hreff10676679-1298
IPA bronze is a custom order color
theyre flush with the rear arches so no issues, fronts are flushed at the top but tuck in a bit at the bottom so rocks get caught by the wheel wells
yes 35 front 50 rear
I actually run 315/35 in the rear. Fitments perfect on an 11 with plenty of clearance on the backside so no worries there. Fronts I run 285/35 on a 10" rim with 0 rubbing at full lock, I think any larger though on 20s and you'll have issues
on running 20's: a little on the thin side vs what you can fit underneath the car, but otherwise rides a little more rough due to larger rim, not really that noticeable though. more tread on the road will always handle better vs what you've got
on winter use: if you plan on driving in snow...
Look at the bright side, it could be worse
Did a bad install of the bumper while doing my exhaust last year. Decided to see how the supercharger performed this weekend, hit 160 and off the bumper came. Luckily no damage to sensors and lights, just plastic and paint. Still looking at a $1600...
So slight update to give credit to the Mustang being the update. Ford announced today the Mustang GT3 is getting an Evo kit set to release in 2026. So we're going to definitely see the evolution at their January thing and probably either the mid gen refresh or the 500 successor