The Downshift Season 6 Episode 5 Testing Tires with Subaru BRZ, Ford Mustang & BMW 328i!
- TVPG
- July 8, 2016
- 14 min
The Downshift season 6 episode 5 titled "Testing Tires with Subaru BRZ, Ford Mustang & BMW 328i!" follows the automotive experts from MotorTrend as they gather three popular sports cars, the Subaru BRZ, Ford Mustang, and BMW 328i, to put them through their paces in a tire test. The hosts put on a variety of tires from different brands and see how they perform on a test track under different conditions, such as wet and dry weather.
The talented hosts start off the episode by introducing the cars they have picked for this tire testing and mention the unique features of each car. They explain that these three cars are often chosen by enthusiasts for their low price, impressive handing, and overall strength. They want to put these impressive cars to the test by adding different sets of tires to see how each affects the car's overall performance.
In the first part of the episode, the hosts start with the BMW 328i. They begin by testing the car with the stock tires, and they are pleased with the performance of the vehicle. However, they are eager to see what kind of improvement they can make by trying out other kinds of tire brands. They swap out the tires with some Pirelli tires and then see how the car performs on a test track. They compare lap times and handling of the car with both sets of tires and share their observations with viewers.
The next car to be tested is the Subaru BRZ. The hosts love how light and nimble the car is, but they are eager to see how these features might change with a set of different tires. They swap the stock tires with a set of Michelin tires to see how they affect the overall performance of the car. They take the car for numerous laps on the track in both dry and wet conditions to see how the tire swap affects the car's performance, handling, braking, and cornering.
The final car to be tested is the Ford Mustang. The hosts are excited to test the Mustang's power and handling, but they are also looking forward to seeing how different tires will affect its overall performance. The Mustang comes equipped with a set of Goodyear tires from the factory, and the hosts decided to swap them out with Yokohama tires. They observe how the car behaves on the track with the new tires and compare the performance against the stock set of tires.
Throughout the episode, the hosts provide detailed analysis of each car's performance with different sets of tires and share their observations with viewers. They provide valuable information on the difference between the tires, detailing what sets them apart from others, how they affect car handling and performance, and which brands perform best in particular conditions.
Overall, "Testing Tires with Subaru BRZ, Ford Mustang & BMW 328i!" is an informative and engaging episode of The Downshift that offers viewers useful insights into tire performance and how it can affect the performance of sports cars. Fans of cars and gearheads alike will enjoy watching these great cars go head to head in various test drive scenarios.