Ford's most powerful mustang to ride on Goodyear tires

Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar G:2 tires have once again been chosen be the Ford Motor Company for its newest rendition of the iconic Shelby GT500 – which includes an updated powertrain, brakes, gearing and suspension. 

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has announced that its ultra-high performance tire was once again selected by Ford for the newest Shelby GT500, which along with other muscle cars is extremely popular in the Middle East market. According to Ford, the 2013 Shelby GT500 features the most powerful production V8 in the world – a 5.8-liter supercharged aluminum-block engine capable of producing 662 horsepower, 631 lb.-ft of torque and a top speed of more than 200 mph.

"With every Eagle high performance tire, Goodyear strives to stretch the boundaries of performance and innovation," said Mitchell Peeters, General Manager of Goodyear Middle East and Africa. "So it's a great feeling of validation when an expert like Ford chooses to equip its flagship high-performance model with Goodyear Eagles." 

The Eagle F1 SuperCar G:2 builds upon Goodyear's continuously strong Eagle ultra-high performance platform. An asymmetric, directional tread design with massive tread blocks on the outboard shoulder help enhance dry cornering grip, while an innovative multi-radius mold shape offers precise handling and smooth, even wear. Even the appearance of the tire is important; a serrated band sidewall styling and distinctive lettering add to the overall ultra-performance look. 

The race-inspired tire, tested on some of the most renowned road courses in North America, will appear on the 2013 Shelby GT 500 in sizes P265/40ZR19 (front) and P285/35ZR20 (rear).