Michelin Pilot SS or 4S on a boosted car?

[10SpeedDemon]

I’ve been trying to find a post on forums with a boosted car with MPSS or MPS4S tires but can’t find out. I’m trying to see how they’ll hold on up on a 2018 A10 whipple car. The tires will be for street use only (mostly sunny days)

I know radials (NT555R) are a option but I’m trying to get the profile right in the back especially with having 315/35/20 right now with Sportline springs. That’s almost a 29 inch tall wheel so I’m trying to do a 315/30 now

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[Bluemustang]

The 4S is grippier.

 

[10SpeedDemon]

The 4S is grippier.

I believe those are the same as on the gt500

 

[SoCalTim]

Nothing short of a drag tire will hold from low speed.

My Paxton makes mince meat of even a 305 MP4S or 325.

Just to give you an idea of expectations.

 

[Andy13186]

Yea those wont grip, Id try the toyo r888r

 

[10SpeedDemon]

Yea those wont grip, Id try the toyo r888r

what's the life span... I think those are the most expensive of all lol

 

[Andy13186]

what's the life span... I think those are the most expensive of all lol

Not too long, but you wont just be spinning them to death. My ps4s lasted 5k miles since I just spun from 30-70 mph every time in drag mode like 3 times a day and this is stock power level. Probably 5k miles for the r888r atleast, but I dont know, I havent had those but I have heard good reviews. I just got some drag radials and it makes the car floaty and suck in turns, the r888r will be great in turns and in a straight line but probably not as good as a drag radial in a straight line. NT555r may be good but I havent tried those either. Another option is nt01 if you like turns.

 

[10SpeedDemon]

Not too long, but you wont just be spinning them to death. My ps4s lasted 5k miles since I just spun from 30-70 mph every time in drag mode like 3 times a day and this is stock power level. Probably 5k miles for the r888r atleast, but I dont know, I havent had those but I have heard good reviews. I just got some drag radials and it makes the car floaty and suck in turns, the r888r will be great in turns and in a straight line but probably not as good as a drag radial in a straight line. NT555r may be good but I havent tried those either. Another option is nt01 if you like turns.

I’m looking for a good handling tire..

 

[JRavelo]

I’m looking for a good handling tire..

MPS4s... no question! I’ve both SS and 4s. Excellent wet weather handling... not launching but spirited driving on the daily 100%

 

[Andy13186]

I’m looking for a good handling tire..

Best bet is r888r then I believe, in 305/35/20 which is 28.4 inch tall. 2nd best is probably the NT01 which you could get 305/30/20 27.48 inches tall , a bit shorter than I would prefer. I have had neither but this is the type of tire you will need for any hope for real traction on the street while also maintaining cornering ability. Both probably somewhat dangerous in the rain.

You could just buy a new set of 17 inch wheels and put on some drag radials for when you really want to get traction in a straight line but if you want the car to preform amazing at all times the above 2 are probably the best possible.

 

[10SpeedDemon]

MPS4s... no question! I’ve both SS and 4s. Excellent wet weather handling... not launching but spirited driving on the daily 100%

How much power are you pushing?

 

[JRavelo]

How much power are you pushing?

820/615

 

[10SpeedDemon]

Best bet is r888r then I believe, in 305/35/20 which is 28.4 inch tall. 2nd best is probably the NT01 which you could get 305/30/20 27.48 inches tall , a bit shorter than I would prefer. I have had neither but this is the type of tire you will need for any hope for real traction on the street while also maintaining cornering ability. Both probably somewhat dangerous in the rain.

You could just buy a new set of 17 inch wheels and put on some drag radials for when you really want to get traction in a straight line but if you want the car to preform amazing at all times the above 2 are probably the best possible.

that's the problem im having is finding a 27 inch tall tire with 315s

 

[hossman]

Nitto 555R in 305/35/20 will work.

 

[10SpeedDemon]

Nitto 555R in 305/35/20 will work.

Are they drivable in the cold ?

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