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Tire fitment on front of GT350

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Hey all, looking at the tires below and if they will fit on the front of a GT350 mounted on Apex 19x11 ET52 wheels with a 25mm spacer. I'm sure they will clear on the rear but not sure about the front. I have run the Pirelli take offs, 315/720 with no issues but was curious ifa anyone has run these.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R Streetable Track & Competition Tires in 325/30ZR19​

 
Well, I am running your same wheel/spacer setup with Cup2s 315, and I don't have your +3/4" wider fenders. So I predict it will work for you.

Also, be sure to check strut to tire clearance up front. Mine is only 5mm. No rub evidence.
Also check rear brake line to tire clearance.
 
I would wait till you get a few more folks to chime in as the guys I know who got the 325s on there seemed to have done even more mods than most. Plenty of guys got the 315s under the fenders and though it has been a bit since I had my 350 I do remember a few drivers with your set up and my recollection is more finagling was needed not to rub things lock to lock or even to keep from chewing up the fender liner.
 
I run the 19x11's up front with 305's easily. I wouldn't feel as comfortable running a 325 on there unless it's a very narrow 325. I would want an 11.5" up front at the very least. According to Apex the preferred front fitment for something that wide would be their 19x12 setup with a +40mm spacer.

Wheels

Front Tire Size: 19x12" ET57
Rear Tire Size: 19x12" ET57


  • Available in: SM-10RS
  • Track alignment required. At least -3* front and -2* rear is a good starting point
  • 35mm or larger spacers are required up front, along with GT4 or GT350R spec wheel studs, and open lug nuts with aftermarket coilovers that provide better clearance than factory setups are required to run a 35mm spacer The only known coilovers are JRi, JRZ, and MCS. Please contact your suspension manufacturer to determine if your coilover not listed here has offset. Most do not.
  • Rear spacer may be needed depending on tire and rear shock mount variations
  • 40+mm spacer required with factory style dampers
  • Due to the extremely aggressive nature of this setup, it is the end-users responsibility for proper fitment. Each car is a little different and spacers will be needed to dial it in for your specific suspension setup. We can not give you exact setup guarantees over the phone.
 
Good info from Mr. Loudcar and though many run 305s and 315s, the 325s are super tricky. Depending on what you are trying to accomplish there are other solid choice besides the Goodyear F1 3Rs, though a set in 305/19s is still a good option.
 
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We test fit one of my 19x11.5 et56 with 325/30/19 RE71RZ on the front of a friends GT350. I can't remember how much spacer he runs, at least 25-30mm I think. With the right spacing it cleared everywhere - the car is lowered on coilovers with around 3.5-4 camber. His normal setup is a 305 on 19x11.5 et56.The rear you have to be watchful of inboard clearance (to the oem shock mount and magneride wiring).
 
Okay, but again, +3/4" each fender.
 
Okay, but again, +3/4" each fender.
I'm not following. The original person posting, whom we are all providing info for, has a GT350 so we are giving him GT350 specific tire fitment responses.

The GT500 is another 10mm wider on each fender which is why Stan specifically referenced a GT350 test they did and not his personal wheel fitment.
 
Thanks for the input everyone. I don't think that tire will work with my current setup. Anyone know if there are Dark Horse series take off's that are for sale? Last year usedracingtires.com had them but they don't seem to have them this year. Just looking for a cheap track tire and have typically found used slicks that would work.
 

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