Video: Jamal Hameedi explains why SVT chose 285 tire size for 2013 Shelby GT500

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SVT Chief Nameplate Engineer Jamal Hameedi was front and center at the L.A. Auto Show were the 2013 Shelby GT500 was unveiled to the masses.  At the show SVTPerformance caught up with Hameedi and asked him to explain why SVT chose to go with a 285 rear tire size on the 650 horsepower ZL1 slayer instead of something  larger.  Check out the video below for some insight into tire choices.