stickiest rubber for a 20" wheel?

[Adaraas]

Trying to figure out the stickiest rubber I can get for stock 20" wheels.

I've heard good things have 315/35/20 Nitto NT05R, but would like some other input from people. I'd love to go to a 17 if I can find one that doesn't look jank.

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[derieuz]

Stock 20 inch wheels are only 9 inches wide, I wouldn't put anything bigger than a 265, maybe a 275 at most on that...

 

[Adaraas]

Stock 20 inch wheels are only 9 inches wide, I wouldn't put anything bigger than a 265, maybe a 275 at most on that...

I thought they were 9.5 for some reason.

Theres also some threads of some guys over on SVTP putting 315s on stock 20s that came with the GT500s, so I figured it'd work. I guess those are 9.5 actually.

Okay then, stickiest tire I can put on a 9"?
I really love these wheels, so I would prefer not getting rid of them haha.

 

[Chevpwr]

I did put a MT 305/35/20 on mine, there is a little bulge but it works.

 

[Need4SpeedMotors]

You got some choice !

If your using stock 20" wheels then I would say

Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar G2 305/35/20
Mickey Thomspon Street Comp 305/35/20

These buldge a bit but its ok

If your ok to go wider then

315/35/20 Michelin Pilot Super Sport
315/35/20 NItto NT05R
315/35/20 Vredestein Sessanta

 

[Adaraas]

Thanks guys, I'll look into these some more, and I'll let you guys know what I pick.

 

[Cascadia_302]

I did put a MT 305/35/20 on mine, there is a little bulge but it works.

Looks great, you've got a sweet set-up there my friend.

What kind of drop are you on? Looks like Eibach Sportsline. Also what are you running for tires up front? Is the handling/tracking still relatively good with the tire combo?

 

[cobra199711]

I bought the Mickey Thompson street comps in size 285s... They were poor for traction. I only had a tune,x pipe on 13 GT..I would not buy again.. Looks at the rs3 from Hankook

 

[Cream Puff]

I bought the Mickey Thompson street comps in size 285s... They were poor for traction. I only had a tune,x pipe on 13 GT..I would not buy again.. Looks at the rs3 from Hankook

rs3-s are cooper, and that is what I went with

 

[JimmyTwoTimes]

Shame you have to stick with 20" wheels; Hoosier only makes up through 19".

 

[cobra199711]

r-s3

rs3-s are cooper, and that is what I went with

Hankook makes them too, they are the R-S3 Ventus... Very sticky tire...not great in the rain though.

 

[Chevpwr]

I did put a MT 305/35/20 on mine, there is a little bulge but it works.

Looks great, you've got a sweet set-up there my friend.

What kind of drop are you on? Looks like Eibach Sportsline. Also what are you running for tires up front? Is the handling/tracking still relatively good with the tire combo?

Thanks. That is the Eibach Prokit, the front are stock 265/35/20 in that pic.
I drove it 150 miles round trip yesterday to the track drives perfect.
Here is my set up now,
Foose Outcast 20x8.5/20x10 with 275/35/20 - 305/35/20

 

[Need4SpeedMotors]

The Hankook Ventus RS3 tire in a 305/35/20 is out of stock till mid April

 

[Cream Puff]

The Hankook Ventus RS3 tire in a 305/35/20 is out of stock till mid April

Thoughts on the cooper rs3-s?

 

[VIN666]

The Ventus RS3 are more of an AutoX than a straight line tire.
I love them, but keep the intended use in mind.

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