A second set of rears!
02-22-2017, 08:10 AM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
A second set of rears!
About to boost my 08' Coupe... so it's time to start thinking about a tire!
Just wondering what people like in tire sizes for a street car. Looking at the MT ET Street 2's. As most of you, widest I can go is 305.
Thoughts on a smaller rim and bigger side wall? Or keep the 18/19" rim and go 35 series sidewall?
Just wondering what people like in tire sizes for a street car. Looking at the MT ET Street 2's. As most of you, widest I can go is 305.
Thoughts on a smaller rim and bigger side wall? Or keep the 18/19" rim and go 35 series sidewall?
02-22-2017, 08:19 AM
#2
Drifting
ET Street SS are the replacements for the ET Street II. I run two sets of stock rims on my 07Z. One with MT ET Street SS and one with MPSS. Contemplating going to a second set of 18s front and rear for more sidewall like you mentioned. You'll definitely get more sidewall dropping to 18s, but it will be a 28" tire, which may actually slow you down depending on your power level.
02-22-2017, 08:29 AM
#3
Racer
Thread Starter
ET Street SS are the replacements for the ET Street II. I run two sets of stock rims on my 07Z. One with MT ET Street SS and one with MPSS. Contemplating going to a second set of 18s front and rear for more sidewall like you mentioned. You'll definitely get more sidewall dropping to 18s, but it will be a 28" tire, which may actually slow you down depending on your power level.
02-22-2017, 08:36 AM
#4
Drifting
If just for the street, I think the MT ET Street SS in 19s will work. Of course, going to more sidewall will help, but not entirely necessary for the street. Alignment is also key. Zero or slightly positive camber will help with traction.
02-22-2017, 08:39 AM
#5
Racer
Thread Starter
Are there comparison reviews on the ET Street SS and ET Street 2's? The SS's any better?
i figured a 305/35/19 would work well. I know 700whp isn't exactly blowing anyone's minds these days!
i figured a 305/35/19 would work well. I know 700whp isn't exactly blowing anyone's minds these days!
02-22-2017, 08:46 AM
#6
Drifting
Most people liked the ET Street IIs better, but I haven't seen any direct comparisons. The ET Street IIs aren't available anymore, either. ET Street SS were "supposed" to have stiffer sidewalls, which is debatable, and better wet traction, which I think is true. 700whp can still get you into trouble pretty quickly.
02-22-2017, 04:50 PM
#8
Drifting
They're great street tires. I had them on my Mustang, but I don't think they're available in the sizes you need. They are not as sticky as MTs, but have more stability and last longer.
02-22-2017, 07:09 PM
#9
Racer
Thread Starter
They don't sell the 555r's in 19"... damn it!
I am considering NT01's! They're designed for handling but the compound is still R.
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...%2FPerformance
I am hoping they handle 40 roll hits... that's all I really need. Maybe the occasional 20-30 hits. Don't see why they shouldn't though. I know it's a stiffer side wall, but I don't do many dig runs.
I am considering NT01's! They're designed for handling but the compound is still R.
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...%2FPerformance
I am hoping they handle 40 roll hits... that's all I really need. Maybe the occasional 20-30 hits. Don't see why they shouldn't though. I know it's a stiffer side wall, but I don't do many dig runs.
02-22-2017, 07:26 PM
#10
Drifting
I doubt the NT01s will work for that. They're a road track tire. At 700whp, there are not many tires that will handle 40 rolls without modulating the throttle a little bit. The MT ET Street SS can handle a 40 roll for me pretty well as long as I don't stomp on it. I need to roll into it just a little bit. They're a good tire as long as you don't drive like a lunatic on the streets and see triple digits regularly.
02-22-2017, 07:28 PM
#11
Racer
Thread Starter
Well, that's my problem. The car sees 150+ quite a bit.
I did 173 with my 295/35/19 Super Sports and they did alright. I don't want to go backwards from that.
I did 173 with my 295/35/19 Super Sports and they did alright. I don't want to go backwards from that.
02-22-2017, 07:32 PM
#12
Drifting
Damn, I hope that's on an airstrip! I've got the MPSS too and they are great, but like ice skates at my power level. R888Rs are now available in your sizes and are supposed to be even stickier than the R888s, which get great reviews.
02-22-2017, 07:41 PM
#13
Racer
Thread Starter
An airstrip... haha yea!
R888R's huh... interesting.
I can't even find anyone talking about NT01's to see how well they'd hook from a roll. Finding a comparison between these two is going to be impossible!
R888R's huh... interesting.
I can't even find anyone talking about NT01's to see how well they'd hook from a roll. Finding a comparison between these two is going to be impossible!
02-22-2017, 08:16 PM
#15
Le Mans Master
OP...700 at the rears is still a $hitload of power no matter what car you are in or what time frame one would reference. Disrespect it and you will be sideways or looping your whip hoping the airbag DOES go off. I know you already know this.
02-23-2017, 12:47 AM
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It sounds like you have a dilemma.
A DR is designed to run at relatively low pressures, heated up, and flex the sidewall upon a weight transfer when launched from a dead stop on a smooth surface that usually has a coating of rubber and additional prep.
You're wanting a tire that needs higher pressures with less sidewall flex for higher speeds on rougher unprepped surfaces without first heating the tire and starting from a 40 mph roll.
The roll start doesn't afford much opportunity for weight transfer or sidewall flex at low enough pressures to grow the footprint length for good traction on smooth roads, let alone the rougher pavement found on roads where 150+ speeds are possible.
A road track tire would more closely fit some of the requirements, but not too much for the roll start with your power level. You're going to have unsafe conditions on public roads no matter which tire you choose.
A DR is designed to run at relatively low pressures, heated up, and flex the sidewall upon a weight transfer when launched from a dead stop on a smooth surface that usually has a coating of rubber and additional prep.
You're wanting a tire that needs higher pressures with less sidewall flex for higher speeds on rougher unprepped surfaces without first heating the tire and starting from a 40 mph roll.
The roll start doesn't afford much opportunity for weight transfer or sidewall flex at low enough pressures to grow the footprint length for good traction on smooth roads, let alone the rougher pavement found on roads where 150+ speeds are possible.
A road track tire would more closely fit some of the requirements, but not too much for the roll start with your power level. You're going to have unsafe conditions on public roads no matter which tire you choose.
02-23-2017, 09:48 AM
#17
Team Owner
I can't stand my ET street SS tires. In fact swapped them out last night and once again backed up my opinion how shitty they drive.
Going to sell my 18" rears with Et street SS, and go to a different setup. The Et street 2s worked great. The SS not so much.
Any of these tires don't work well on the street with any mileage. They are race tires, and don't deal with heat cycles. If you want to hook, put a fresh set on every few weeks. Otherwise they come just as crappy as anything else.
Going to sell my 18" rears with Et street SS, and go to a different setup. The Et street 2s worked great. The SS not so much.
Any of these tires don't work well on the street with any mileage. They are race tires, and don't deal with heat cycles. If you want to hook, put a fresh set on every few weeks. Otherwise they come just as crappy as anything else.
02-23-2017, 06:47 PM
#18
Racer
Thread Starter
I can't stand my ET street SS tires. In fact swapped them out last night and once again backed up my opinion how shitty they drive.
Going to sell my 18" rears with Et street SS, and go to a different setup. The Et street 2s worked great. The SS not so much.
Any of these tires don't work well on the street with any mileage. They are race tires, and don't deal with heat cycles. If you want to hook, put a fresh set on every few weeks. Otherwise they come just as crappy as anything else.
Going to sell my 18" rears with Et street SS, and go to a different setup. The Et street 2s worked great. The SS not so much.
Any of these tires don't work well on the street with any mileage. They are race tires, and don't deal with heat cycles. If you want to hook, put a fresh set on every few weeks. Otherwise they come just as crappy as anything else.
Wow! That is a harsh review!
Can you give a bit more info? What tire do you have on now? What kind of mods do you have?
02-23-2017, 06:49 PM
#19
Team Owner
Had 345 et street 2s. Now 345 Et street SS or 325 15" et streets. The ET street SS are the most unstable, walk around, drive like crap tires I've ever had. Going to sell them asap and go to a 325 15" full time.
Mods, uhh, everything?
Mods, uhh, everything?