Supercharged Cars - what street tires do you run?

[CORNYOTE]

Most people only think about the width of a tire when it comes to straight-line traction. What nearly everyone forgets is the diameter is important, too. If you are struggling with traction, going to a smaller dia. tire will make it worse. The contact patch (from front to back) will be smaller, and the torque at the pavement will be increased due to the overall gearing advantage a smaller dia. tire gives.

So, look at going wider AND taller. I.e., Don't go from 275/40/19 to a 285/35/19 as so many here do. Instead, go to 285/40/19 or 295/40/19 (if available) on the rear. It may not be perfect, but it will be a step in the right direction.

Exactly why I’m going to a 315/60R15
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[m3incorp]

I had the 555rll installed today. The 555G2 should be in tomorrow or Wednesday.

 

[AZ18yote]

I had the 555rll installed today. The 555G2 should be in tomorrow or Wednesday.

Definitely a fan of the r2.

 

[Jackson1320]

I had the 555rll installed today. The 555G2 should be in tomorrow or Wednesday.

555g2 is fine in summer but any water and you are screwed. I recommend one set of tires for summer and another for winter but that’s just me

 

[m3incorp]

They are for the fronts, and my understanding is they do ok on the fronts.

555g2 is fine in summer but any water and you are screwed. I recommend one set of tires for summer and another for winter but that’s just me

 

[Jackson1320]

They are for the fronts, and my understanding is they do ok on the fronts.

Not in water. Summer time they stick with the corners good. 555g2’s and water don’t mix. Unless you like to hydroplane

 

[m3incorp]

Thanks,.......well heck my current fronts do great in water...may as well have kept them on. I was trying to avoid mixing thread patterns. Ironically, many of the reviews say they are ok in the wet weather and of course, Nitto rates them high in wet handling..but I guess that is to be expected from the manufacturer.

Not in water. Summer time they stick with the corners good. 555g2’s and water don’t mix. Unless you like to hydroplane

 

[Jackson1320]

Thanks,.......well heck my current fronts do great in water...may as well have kept them on. I was trying to avoid mixing thread pattersn.

I have BFG comp2 for winter and they work good

 

[Jackson1320]

I have BFG comp2 for winter and they work good

What size are you putting on the front

 

[m3incorp]

I have 275/35R20 for fronts.

 

[hossman]

I ran Nitto 555G2’s on the front and Nitto 555R’s on the rear on my Hellcat and never had issues with hydroplaning.

 

[Jackson1320]

I ran Nitto 555G2’s on the front and Nitto 555R’s on the rear on my Hellcat and never had issues with hydroplaning.

Either the car Weighed as much as a tank and that kept you down or it never went through any real rain. I could not go over 40mph. Also if it gets cold then turn into more like a hard plastic. Nitto says not to run them in cold weather

 

[hossman]

Either the car Weighed as much as a tank and that kept you down or it never went through any real rain. I could not go over 40mph. Also if it gets cold then turn into more like a hard plastic. Nitto says not to run them in cold weather

Plenty of rain here in NJ and plenty of miles driving in it with the 555 G2’s and no wet traction issues ever. Any summer tire gets like plastic in colder temps of 45 degrees or lower which is why it’s only a 3 season tire. Mustangs aren’t exactly light weighing in at 3800-4200lbs depending on year, equipment, model etc so that’s irrelevant. The G2 is a great tire to match up with the 555R2’s if you think it’s necessary or if your current front summer tires are worn and need replacement. I’m running Continental Extreme Contact Sports on the front with Nitto 555RII on the back and when the Conti wears out G2’s are going up front.

 

[Jackson1320]

Plenty of rain here in NJ and plenty of miles driving in it with the 555 G2’s and no wet traction issues ever. Any summer tire gets like plastic in colder temps of 45 degrees or lower which is why it’s only a 3 season tire. Mustangs aren’t exactly light weighing in at 3800-4200lbs depending on year, equipment, model etc so that’s irrelevant. The G2 is a great tire to match up with the 555R2’s if you think it’s necessary or if your current front summer tires are worn and need replacement. I’m running Continental Extreme Contact Sports on the front with Nitto 555RII on the back and when the Conti wears out G2’s are going up front.

Put whatever you want on it doesn’t matter to me. I gave my opinion if you don’t like it TDB. No one is talking about a gt500 so that 4200lb is just you trying to narrow the gap 3800 vs 4500 can make a huge difference. Also on a side note If you run a 275 or wider it increases the chance of hydroplane because the tire is designed slightly different to increase contact. They might do almost ok when brand new but halfway through the tread and they are worthless in rain.
I recommended two sets of tires or a uhp all season because in the rain G2’s are not very good, in cold weather they are not very good. Try them in some cold rain and it’s was nice knowing you

 

[Vert]

555g2 is fine in summer but any water and you are screwed. I recommend one set of tires for summer and another for winter but that’s just me

I ran G2's through the spring, summer and fall last year through downpours in Indiana and I never had an issue.

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