phatman

Just to let you guys know, Mickey Thompson has 305-35-19 inch drag radials listed in their catalog. Part #3723R, But know price. Does anyone know who would have these in stock, besides Jegs or should I just call the company? Jegs doesn't show them available yet. Would we still have to purchase a tire monitor system?

venomws7

WOW great size for everyone with 19s.

MARSC6

The tires have nothing to do with the sensors. Unless you want the pressure warning light illuminated all the time sensors will still need to be used.

FloydSummerOf68

I'm surprised not more people are excited about this.

I'll be ordering a set sooner than later.

Fuego

It's because in a 19" size, traction will only be marginally improved. It's the lack of sidewall. You need a smaller diameter rim to get more sidewall. If only I could find a set of front 2008-10 comp grey wheels for cheap.

5 Liter Eater

The only other R compound available in coupe size (305/30/19) is the Toyo R888. The Mickeys have a much softer compound and will stick a hell of a lot better straight line (than the Toyo) and night and day better than any regular street tire. It's good news IMO but its too bad they didn't get the aspect ratio quite right. Their 305/35/19 is 27.4" diameter. Stock is 26.9". But I suppose its better to go taller than shorter. The Toyo R888 is 26.5". A taller than stock tire should not set off the traction control like some have seen with the R888's but I would be a little concerned about fitment of the 35 series. the Toyos fit on the sock 10" wide wheel and have a bit of a sidewall bubble. I'm sure these will too. Hopefully they wont contact the fender.

Then theres the price... I'm guessing ~$400 each. I originally went with the Toyos thinking it would be more cost effective than getting a pair of 18's and widening them but the Toyos are ~$375 plus shipping so that adds up fast. 305/35/18 Mickeys are ~$290.

FloydSummerOf68

You're crazy if you think this R compound tire will only offer marginally better traction, even in 19" ratio.

The fact that it's a 305/35 will provide more sidewall than stock, be wider than stock and be slightly taller than stock....all while being an R compoudn tire.

Traction is going to be GREATLY improved in high hp applications.

trayack

Looking in on this one....keep us posted!

eric04

Fuego

It'll be an improvment, but not like going to a DR with 17-18" rims. They'll also mess with the handling. The sidewalls arent stiff on DR's. Are you willingto kill the handling of your Vette for a bit more traction? I'm not. Also, because the rim isn't any wider, the contact patch wont be much if any wider.

I spoke out of context as well. I was refering to street driving, not drag strip.

KillerC7zo6

does that size fit on the standard c6 rim size?

5 Liter Eater

There are plenty of guys like me with too much power to put to the ground, street or strip, who want DR's but up until now (or at least soon) there was only the R888. When I moved from the R888 (305/30/19) to an MT ET Street Radial II (305/35/18) I saw a significant inprovement in straight line traction and I doubt much of it had to do with the sidewall height. Sure you lose handling with a DR. Big time. But for us >700 RWHP guys that is a price we are willing to pay to be able to use 1st and 2nd gear. The top two contenders compound-wise are the MT ET II and the Nitto NT05R. The NT05R is available in wide body 19" size and is commonly used there. Coupes only had the R888 which is good but not in the same class as the MT or the NT05R. The only other option was to get a pair of front 18's widened and run the 305/35/18 MT. Now coupes will be able to run a 19" DR that fits the stock wheel.

5 Liter Eater

It will definitely fit the 10" wide stock wheel. I run a 305/35/18 MT on an 18x9.5" wheel. Whether it tucks under the fender has yet to be seen but I don't think it will be a problem.

phatman

When I went from a street tire to to dr in my c5 Z, there was a significant improvement in straight line performance. I'm not trying to run 70 mph around on ramps, so i'll take whatever I can.

GatewayShepherd

Yes, many are willing because carving canyons are not their idea of fun or aren't available.

There are a lot of others out there that take the road 1/4 at at a time. Power adders are very very popular and it doesn't take long to get to 700+hp. The vette from the get go is already more powerful then the tires can hold. When you can redline shift from 3rd to 4th and smoke them....grippier tires are in order.

E.jones

FloydSummerOf68

I'm referring to street driving as well. The traction improvement will be unbeleivable compared to even the best street tires. BTW, I can also get another set of rear wheels if I wanted to have them interchangeable.

I don't know about Seguin, but around Houston I don't have to tackle a lot of twisties, so I'd rather be able to go from a dig at my pleasure instead of having to wait until 40mph+ to go WOT, and that's with only ~400rwhp in my stalled auto.

Yes, it'll fit

Vetticus Victor

What interests me is the LOOK of the tire. It should fill in the wheel well better than the stock tire. Anyone have a pic mounted on the C6?

Some guys run the 305/30/19, which is WIDER, but SHORTER, than stock, This tends to accentuate the wheel well gap, making the tire look undersized and swallowed up -- actually it makes the wheel well look oversized. But the 305/35/19 is both WIDER and TALLER than stock. The 0.5 inch gain in diameter should fill in the gap better. According to the MT rep, the 305/35/19 will fit a 10 inch wide rim, which means it should fit the stock rim, saving me the cost of a wider aftermarket wheel.

I do have 2 concerns. First, this drag ("street") radial, according to the manufacturer, is not going to be a high speed rated tire. My stock runflats are Y rated. Second, I'm not sure what to use as a matching tire on the front. From a quick look at the MT line-up I have not been able to find a comparable replacement (or upsize) for the 245/40/18. I would prefer for street driving not to mix tire types and brands.

jpee

I just bought two "Nitto" 305/35x18" from Summit.. $250 each + shipping total $533 delivered in 2 days...

I bought 2 18" 5 spoke from a 2004 in PERFECT CONDITION and put them on with the Nittos... I DO NOT have an air pressure sensors in the 18" rear wheels with the DR...

After I drive app 40-50 miles I get a warning on my DIC I just clear it, and it has NO effect on how the car runs... I drive it 100 miles one way the the track, race it and drive it home 100 miles..

My car (an 05 A4) is not a high HP car so the Nitto 555 tires hook up just fine, & I get a full year of racing...I race it from March to Nov. about 2 or 3 times a month...

If your car is close to stock you may be able to get the Nittos and get a "LOT" more mileage out of them..

However if you Drag Race a lot and have a M6 or a high HP car you may be better off with the MT... either way try to get 18" as they have a larger sidewall, and will be easier in your drivetrain...

The 18" are a lot less $$ than the 19" but if you don't plan on tracking it a lot I suppose the 19" are OK...

BTW Summit WILL beat any published price on any DR they sell.. I received 2 catalogs (Jegs & Summit) the same day.. Jegs had a printed price of $251.99 for the 305/35x18"

I called Summit and they wanted $280.00 I told Summit Jegs was $252, & the salesman put me on hold while he checked, & returned with the $250 price!

Just something to look into...

phatman

Summit racing has the tires listed for $333.35 each!!