Rear Tires for Boost?

dubster99 · May 23, 2017

MikeyPee said:
Too bad you don't drive a car like a Taylor Made :lol:

Titleist o:

rio16 said:
Even with my Nt05r zero traction 1st to 2nd. :doh:

See, you came to party!

rio16 said:
First set lasted about 8-10k miles couple burnouts on the street but never tracked.

The MT SS will last you considerably less than the 05R's.

RockStang · May 23, 2017

jhatley7 said:
Im going to give the R888R's a shot.

Let us know how the R888s do. I did look into those and was worried about the straight line traction. I hate to switch brands now because I have the 555s on the front and wouldn't dare run 2 different brands for DD.

My 555Rs aren't going to last much longer. I've had them on for 6k miles and they are almost done. That includes a few dozen track passes with decent burnouts. Now that I have dedicated track tires, I think the 555Rs would easily last 10k for those that might be wondering.

stang305 · May 23, 2017

MyLilPony said:
BBwheelsonline has the best price on them hands down with free shipping. They are under 300 right now if you add them to your cart and wait a day they send you a coupon. Just looked at my receipt from when I got them and they were $570 shipped. They have coupons etc... all over the web. Big fan, I buy all my tires from them, no one touches their pricing.

Thought i would share this to save even more MONEY!!!!
american muscle has these tires listed for $298.66 each
if you use the forum discount they come out to $561.48 !!! happy trails lol

venumous · May 23, 2017

So I just drove to OC and back from the Pittsburgh area on the 305/35/20 Nitto 555Rs and they are everything I had hoped and remembered.

1. They did just as well as the NT05Rs in 2nd gear and gripped on WOT stabs just fine.
2. They did not sway at all over 120mph like my NT05Rs did. Those things felt like they were floating half the time over 100mph.
3. I'm fairly certain they will last longer in my experience. These NT05Rs look like hell after 2k miles of zero track driving.
4. I hit rain on the way home and was able to drive just like everyone else on the road with no issues. When I drove in rain on my NT05Rs on my Cobra a few years ago I thought I was going to die every 10 secs driving 45 in a 70mph.

I'm running the AM replica PP wheel in 20X10 on the rear with the factory 19s up front and it looks great. Really good cheaper option.

whatsup62 · May 23, 2017

venumous said:
So I just drove to OC and back from the Pittsburgh area on the 305/35/20 Nitto 555Rs and they are everything I had hoped and remembered.

1. They did just as well as the NT05Rs in 2nd gear and gripped on WOT stabs just fine.
2. They did not sway at all over 120mph like my NT05Rs did. Those things felt like they were floating half the time over 100mph.
3. I'm fairly certain they will last longer in my experience. These NT05Rs look like hell after 2k miles of zero track driving.
4. I hit rain on the way home and was able to drive just like everyone else on the road with no issues. When I drove in rain on my NT05Rs on my Cobra a few years ago I thought I was going to die every 10 secs driving 45 in a 70mph.

I'm running the AM replica PP wheel in 20X10 on the rear with the factory 19s up front and it looks great. Really good cheaper option.

Great info!! Helps a ton on my decision going forward.

Inigo · May 23, 2017

Run with RE71Rs or 888s

dubster99 · May 23, 2017

venumous said:
So I just drove to OC and back from the Pittsburgh area on the 305/35/20 Nitto 555Rs and they are everything I had hoped and remembered.

1. They did just as well as the NT05Rs in 2nd gear and gripped on WOT stabs just fine.
2. They did not sway at all over 120mph like my NT05Rs did. Those things felt like they were floating half the time over 100mph.
3. I'm fairly certain they will last longer in my experience. These NT05Rs look like hell after 2k miles of zero track driving.
4. I hit rain on the way home and was able to drive just like everyone else on the road with no issues. When I drove in rain on my NT05Rs on my Cobra a few years ago I thought I was going to die every 10 secs driving 45 in a 70mph.

I'm running the AM replica PP wheel in 20X10 on the rear with the factory 19s up front and it looks great. Really good cheaper option.

OC in southern california or OC/MD? lol

venumous · May 23, 2017

dubster99 said:
OC in southern california or OC/MD? lol

OC MD (Cruisin' Ocean City). I usually go, it was a blast.

Pincushin3819 · May 23, 2017

I'm running R888 285/35/20 for my daily tires they dead hook 2nd gear 40+mph. Haven't hit them from a dig yet but would except some feathering to at least 40. Auto/3.15/687whp 592tq. Paxton wastgated 11lbs.

rio16 · May 23, 2017

dubster99 said:
Titleist o:

See, you came to party!

The MT SS will last you considerably less than the 05R's.

Lmaooo... MY buddy has KB on his and said MT SS suck back too lol.

dubster99 · May 23, 2017

People that I've seen seem to like the MT's.

whatsup62 · May 23, 2017

The MT's are the best street tire out there for traction...period. Not much of a tire for driving (back end floats) but if hooking is what you need these will do it.

rio16 · May 23, 2017

dubster99 said:
People that I've seen seem to like the MT's.

whatsup62 said:
The MT's are the best street tire out there for traction...period. Not much of a tire for driving (back end floats) but if hooking is what you need these will do it.

I hope so. Just got my new MTs mounted going to test it soon =)

venumous · May 23, 2017

Some have asked. 20" replica in rear with 19" factory front. Sorry for the dark photo, I'll try and get a better one.

HoustonGT · May 23, 2017

RockStang said:
No FI Stang is going to get traction in first at WOT unless it's a prepped surface or MAYBE an auto with loooong gears. I've been very impressed with the 555Rs. They spin at the beginning of 2nd but hookup after that and I make 750/575 at the wheels. They drive much better than I expected in the rain. Even half throttle in the rain will hook up fine. I will be going to the 05Rs when these are done. I've even pulled 1.59 60s at the track with them. They also handle curves just fine.

My auto with 3.15 gears spins 305 555R's all the way thru 1st 9n the street if I dont ease into WOT. If i start to roll a bit and then mash it, they hook ok at times. Mash it from the start equals no traction...

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