doomi

Sorry for another thread, but it's time for the tire decision.

I run a wide booty so tire sizes are:
325/30 ZR19
245/40 ZR18

I've been running the Pilot Sport 4S, but I can't imagine they will like 700+ HP too much, even fresh ones.

I won't ever launch hard from a dig, but will get into it aggressively on the highway or on ramps.

Would something like the Mickey Thompson ET Street S/S Racing Radial Tire be a better option? Better options out there? What about fronts if I do something like a drag radial in the rear?

MRSUPRA

I'm about to do the same thing. My GS is making a little over 700whp, and with Nitto NT05 tires, it spins all the way through 3rd gear. I've narrowed down my tire chooses to the Toyo R888r's and Nitto NT05R's. The Toyo's work very well on my 600rwhp mustang, but at $500 a piece in 345/30/19 sizes, I might go with the cheaper NT05R's. Would like to hear more about the MT ET street SS's too, although I heard they don't corner well at all.

donnyt

I just got rid of my Bridgestone Run Flats in the rear of my GS that puts down 630whp. Went with NT05r's and they've been great so far. In 1st they'll still spin but 2nd on up it nearly dead hooks. Handling wise they've been fine and are stable at high speeds.

doomi

I'm glad you mentioned cornering. Handling is very high on my priority list.

How do the NT05r's handle in wet conditions?

Patriot Six

I have the 345/35/18 MT ET Street SS. I don't daily with them, but you easily could. They will hook much better than Michelins and will do just fine in the rain. However, they will not handle corners well with the softer sidewall, if you push it hard.

Unreal

Drag radials will all feel spongy in corners, and don't like wet weather. They also heat cycle and lose a ton of grip very quickly.

doomi

That statement makes me think drag radials aren't for me.

Maybe I'll stay with the Pilot 4S because cornering is important. I'm sure they will hook ok at highway speeds if I'm cautious with the throttle. Highway driving is really what I care about.

Unreal

R888R are a good compromise, but wear quick, are loud as ****.

doomi

Is it crazy to think I'd be able to get traction at highway speeds with the Pilot Sports?

I love the way they ride and really don't want to make my car less enjoyable to DD.

Unreal

Depends on highway, weather, tire pressure, road conditions, etc etc.

So maybe?

c6 monkey

I'm at 750 wheel and was rolling into it pretty good on the freeway with Michalin super sports. I hit 80 or so and it broke loose the way it likes to when it wants to kill me, snaps hard right in the back. It surprised me, the tread is good. I got off the gas fast and kept it going straight. When I got home I orderd Mikey Tompson ET Streets. I've been really happy with them and my car hasn't tried to kill me even once.

Unreal

Until it rains lightly, then it will.

sobe88

I've been happy with NT05R on the rear. If you track on road course often you can go for R888R which are a great tire with fantastic handling, just a bit loud and I didn't care for how they handled in the wet.

doomi

No track or road course in this car. Purely daily driver.

Unreal

Then dial it in for a nice 600rwhp. Run the michelins and enjoy

sobe88

I would actually not look at the Michelins for that power level. I ran them at a mere 500whp after initial work then decided to look at other options. Loved the Toyo R888R until I got caught in rain, the NT05R have been semi decent in the rain which is why I make them my recommendation for that power level. When I moved up to 650 rwhp the NT05R still hook well and I like them as an all rounder, although cornering was better on the R888R.

I can't comment on the Mickeys though.

doomi

Well ****, I think my appetite may have gotten the best of me on this one. I figured if I was going to add a supercharger I might as well go for big numbers. Tires should have been my first consideration, but they were my last unfortunately. All of the parts to push well past 600rwhp are sitting in my living room.

I think I may have crossed the line of being an easy daily driver with my HP goals. I live in KCMO so deal with a lot of cool weather and wet roads. So I have to have the appropriate tire for that.

Lots to think about here.

MRSUPRA

I would just put on the R888's or NT05R's, you might be surprised how streetable they are. It's too dangerous, and frustrating trying to make a high powered car work with street tires. I had to use Nitto 555R's on my 500hp Supra since that car was completely worthless with street tires too.

donnyt

Not sure, haven't driven the car in the rain since it's not my daily

Ant-Man

I daily ET street SS, stiff sidewall but still a DR compound. Driven in rain and they 'hook' for what it's worth on the highway making 900+


If you want a tire that will last a while, but not hook for jack you can get the cooper RS3, could hardly hook with 500 going 60.