Sticky-ish tire for 19” pp wheels

[Bmaughan]

I’m sure this has been asked plenty of times before but I’m asking again haha...
I’m looking for a bit more straight line grip but I don’t want to ditch the factory 2015 pp 19” wheels. Anyone have any recommendations on tire/ size that works well on the factory setup?
I currently have 275/40/19 Michelin ps4s on the rears and I can’t stay hooked in third :/
any help would be appreciated...

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[Gregory347]

Nitto NT555RII 275/40/19

 

[Bmaughan]

I didn’t realize they made a 275/40/19. Good to know... thanks!

 

[Jackson1320]

I didn’t realize they made a 275/40/19. Good to know... thanks!

Nt05R 305/35R19

 

[engineermike]

Nt05R 305/35R19

Lots of folks are torn on whether or not this fits the 9.5” rim well. They do make a 285/35 that might be a good compromise but the speedo would need calibrating.

 

[Bmaughan]

That’s what I was gonna ask... can a 305/35 actually fit a PP wheel?

 

[Bmaughan]

Haven’t looked into it at all but just offhand...What’s the difference between the nitto NT555r2 and the NT05r?

 

[engineermike]

This guy seems to think it fits:

https://www.svtperformance.com/threads/305-on-the-performance-pack-wheel.1052360/

 

[Jackson1320]

Lots of folks are torn on whether or not this fits the 9.5” rim well. They do make a 285/35 that might be a good compromise but the speedo would need calibrating.

Yeah they fit you have a 4 inch sidewall with the 305 35. tight but they fit

 

[engineermike]

Haven’t looked into it at all but just offhand...What’s the difference between the nitto NT555r2 and the NT05r?

05r has a treadwear rating of 0 and traction B (poor in wet).

555r2 treadwear is 100 (nominally a 10,000 mile tire) and traction A.

Nitto says the r2 hooks as good as the 05r.

 

[Bmaughan]

Thanks for all the info.. super helpful!

 

[brucelinc]

I have the Nitto NT555Rii. They are excellent for street use.....smooth, quiet and they hook very well. Rain is not a problem, either.

 

[Bmaughan]

I have the Nitto NT555Rii. They are excellent for street use.....smooth, quiet and they hook very well. Rain is not a problem, either.

What kind of power are you at?

 

[brucelinc]

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What kind of power are you at?

Probably low 600s. For 100% drag strip use, I wouldn't want low profile 19 inch rubber. However, for street use, these are great. They hook exceptionally well.

Some people also recommend Toyo R888r, too. I think they are more expensive but supposedly very good.

 

[Bmaughan]

I think I’m high 700’s so I’m sure there aren’t many if any street tires that can hook at that level but anything better than what I have would be great.

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