Looking for a stickier tire for the factory 20" wheel

[kyo8530]

Hello everyone,

I have been to the drag strip several times and the factory Goodyear Eagle just stinks when it comes to grip. What do you recommend for a rear tire I can put on the factory 20" wheel that will get me some more grip and be good in the rain? I wasn't sure if a drag radial would be ok if I get caught in a storm.

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[kz]

Michelin PS4S if you want something good in the rain.

 

[hossman]

Nitto 555RII is a great street use drag radial that’s ok in the rain

 

[Discount Tire]

Hello everyone,

I have been to the drag strip several times and the factory Goodyear Eagle just stinks when it comes to grip. What do you recommend for a rear tire I can put on the factory 20" wheel that will get me some more grip and be good in the rain? I wasn't sure if a drag radial would be ok if I get caught in a storm.

As @hossman mentioned, Nittos new NT555RII has been getting great reviews for wet traction along with dry performance. The Michelin PS4S would also be a great choice. Tires are a product of compromise, meaning no tire can score 5 out of 5 in every performance attribute, there will always be a give and take. Utilizing your driving habits and what you value most in a tire along with your local climate, then comparing to what options are offered in that size can help narrow down the selection to the most ideal for your needs.

 

[BlownGP]

Good grip in the rain and sticky for the street in one tire is hard to come by..
I've read the Firehawk Indy 500's stick pretty good but don't know how they do in the rain.

With that said, any 20" tire is not going get GREAT traction because of the hard side walls less tire flex.

 

[shogun32]

Goodyear Supercar 3. Not sure how I would characterize it in the rain though. I mean for commutting is was fine, I didn't push it in the rain. The Contis work great IMO and their soft sidewalls will likely help at the strip.

 

[kyo8530]

Thank you for all the helpful reply's. I am going to go with the Nitto 555RII and see how they work. I will try to get some gopro video as well from the track.

 

[5ohh_kenny]

I have the firehawks on my stock 20s. They do pretty well on my stock ‘15 with an E85 tune.

 

[Torinate]

Thank you for all the helpful reply's. I am going to go with the Nitto 555RII and see how they work. I will try to get some gopro video as well from the track.

did you get these tires?

I see the come in a 275 35r20. Which would work well with the stock 20” rims.
How do you like them?

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