2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Supplement 1st Printing - Page 16

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Chassis Winter driving The original equipment tires on your SVT vehicle are designed for maximum performance in dry and wet summer conditions. They are not designed for winter use on ice or snow and cannot be used with snow chains. If you will be operating your vehicle in these conditions, winter or all-season tires must be used. • Use winter tires with a "V" speed rating and a 93 load index or higher for all models. You may also use P255/45R-18 winter tires with a "V" speed rating and a 93 load index and 18 in. wheels from the 2007-2010 model year Shelby GT500. Using these wheels will ensure adequate brake and suspension clearance. • Do not use a winter tire with less than a "V" speed rating, and even with clear, dry driving conditions do not operate your vehicle above posted speed limits while using winter tires. Never perform high speed driving with winter tires. Please call the Ford Performance Info Center at 1-800-FORD-SVT (367-3788) for specific winter tire recommendations. Tire rotation Because your vehicle is equipped with unique larger tires on the rear wheels, you can only rotate the tires side to side. You must not rotate tires in a crisscross pattern or front to rear. If you notice that the tires wear unevenly, have them checked. Note: The optional performance package tires (P265/40-19 front, P285/35-20 rear) are directional. Tire rotation is not recommended for directional tires. The tires on your Shelby GT500 should be rotated every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). This will help your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. 16 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus)

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Winter driving
The original equipment tires on your SVT vehicle are designed for
maximum performance in dry and wet summer conditions. They are not
designed for winter use on ice or snow and cannot be used with snow
chains. If you will be operating your vehicle in these conditions, winter
or all-season tires must be used.
•
Use winter tires with a “V” speed rating and a 93 load index or higher
for all models. You may also use P255/45R-18 winter tires with a “V”
speed rating and a 93 load index and 18 in. wheels from the
2007-2010 model year Shelby GT500. Using these wheels will ensure
adequate brake and suspension clearance.
•
Do not use a winter tire with less than a “V” speed rating, and even
with clear, dry driving conditions do not operate your vehicle above
posted speed limits while using winter tires. Never perform high speed
driving with winter tires.
Please call the Ford Performance Info Center at 1-800-FORD-SVT
(367-3788) for specific winter tire recommendations.
Tire rotation
Because your vehicle is equipped with unique larger tires on the rear
wheels, you can only rotate the tires side to side. You must not rotate
tires in a crisscross pattern or front to rear. If you notice that the tires
wear unevenly, have them checked.
Note:
The optional performance package tires (P265/40-19 front,
P285/35-20 rear) are directional. Tire rotation is not recommended for
directional tires.
The tires on your Shelby GT500 should be rotated every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km). This will help your tires wear more evenly, providing better
tire performance and longer tire life.
Chassis
16
2011 05+ Mustang
(197)
Supplement, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)