Best tires for big HP cars

Fundguy1 · 04-18-2016, 12:28 PM

Right now I've got 275/30-19 Michelin PSS, LSD, KWv2 cool overs, super stiff subframe bushings, and rear differential lock down kit. I'm spinning both rears at 70 plus at will. What wheel tire combo are you guys using to get grip? I'm looking at Bridgestone RE11 in 275 now. Its a daily driver and I'm in Florida so I need max traction with adequate wet, noise, and wear. Thx.

peterparker · 04-18-2016, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

Right now I've got 275/30-19 Michelin PSS, LSD, KWv2 cool overs, super stiff subframe bushings, and rear differential lock down kit. I'm spinning both rears at 70 plus at will. What wheel tire combo are you guys using to get grip? I'm looking at Bridgestone RE11 in 275 now. Its a daily driver and I'm in Florida so I need max traction with adequate wet, noise, and wear. Thx.

The PSS are really good street tires. So you may wanna go for street slicks! and/or go wider if you can.

My buddy's z06 front tire is 275... and his rears are 355!

WTF? · 04-18-2016, 02:32 PM

Best for power? In your case Toyo TQ's are good, they hold descent power. Nitto NT05R's are excellent, but no Bueno for rain. I have the Michelin SS on my tune only 335i and spin the crap out of them. I just ordered the new Nitto 555 G2s today for my 335i, supposed to be really good according to my mustang buddies. On my Z06, NT05R, hands down the best other than straight E.T. Streets.

bigdnno98 · 04-18-2016, 04:46 PM

ET streets.

TrAcK TRaP · 04-18-2016, 05:21 PM

with LSD and 275 PSS tires you are spinning at 70+ mph? woww you must be over 700whp

TrAcK TRaP · 04-18-2016, 05:24 PM

if you are ok with noise your best bet is Toyo R888 and ones again you can't get it all like max grip and good on rain is not gonna work sir

Fundguy1 · 04-18-2016, 05:30 PM

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with LSD and 275 PSS tires you are spinning at 70+ mph? woww you must be over 700whp

Close. Getting dynoed soon. They are expecting mid 600s.

TrAcK TRaP · 04-18-2016, 05:33 PM

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Close. Getting dynoed soon. They are expecting mid 600s.

R888 is your best bet. Just drive careful when it rains. Do not expect over 8-9K miles on rears front would last longer for sure

Fundguy1 · 04-18-2016, 06:04 PM

NT05 look interesting. The R version is no good for daily. Any idea how they stack up vs R888 or RE11?

TrAcK TRaP · 04-18-2016, 06:14 PM

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NT05 look interesting. The R version is no good for daily. Any idea how they stack up vs R888 or RE11?

R888 is 10 times better

Fundguy1 · 04-18-2016, 06:15 PM

How about for noise and wet and wear?

bigdnno98 · 04-18-2016, 06:47 PM

You're not going to get all, tread wear, noise, wet traction etc. my ET streets are actually pretty good in the wet. I wouldn't DD them somewhere like FL. But I don't DD them, I just happened to get caught in the rain with them and thought they did very well. Tread wear sucks though. R888 is a pretty good compromise to all. My buddy DDs them on his high HP M5

TrAcK TRaP · 04-18-2016, 07:29 PM

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You're not going to get all, tread wear, noise, wet traction etc. my ET streets are actually pretty good in the wet. I wouldn't DD them somewhere like FL. But I don't DD them, I just happened to get caught in the rain with them and thought they did very well. Tread wear sucks though. R888 is a pretty good compromise to all. My buddy DDs them on his high HP M5

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Fundguy1 · 04-19-2016, 09:15 AM

Good to know. Next quandary is R888 doesn't come in 275/30-19. Closest is a 265. Would loosing 3/4 of an inch in rubber vs the PSS mean I'm not gaining much more traction? Really wanted 285s and the Bridgestone re11 and Nitto nt05 are available in 275s. Also looking at pirelli assemetrico corsa systems

bigdnno98 · 04-19-2016, 09:28 AM

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Good to know. Next quandary is R888 doesn't come in 275/30-19. Closest is a 265. Would loosing 3/4 of an inch in rubber vs the PSS mean I'm not gaining much more traction? Really wanted 285s and the Bridgestone re11 and Nitto nt05 are available in 275s. Also looking at pirelli assemetrico corsa systems

NT05 are great in dry conditions. Very scary in the wet though LOL. I had them on my EVO, I can't imagine driving on them in the rain in a high HP RWD car....

bigdnno98 · 04-19-2016, 09:29 AM

I love MT ET Streets but their size selection isn't great. That's why I went down to smaller wheel diameters. They make the size I need for my 17 and 18 inch wheels.

bigdnno98 · 04-19-2016, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

Good to know. Next quandary is R888 doesn't come in 275/30-19. Closest is a 265. Would loosing 3/4 of an inch in rubber vs the PSS mean I'm not gaining much more traction? Really wanted 285s and the Bridgestone re11 and Nitto nt05 are available in 275s. Also looking at pirelli assemetrico corsa systems

I think a 265 R888 would provide better traction than a 275 PSS, but that's just me guessing.

Fundguy1 · 04-19-2016, 09:33 AM

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I think a 265 R888 would provide better traction than a 275 PSS, but that's just me guessing.

Or the others in 275? I was ready to drop the coin on the RE11.

bigdnno98 · 04-19-2016, 09:35 AM

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Or the others in 275? I was ready to drop the coin on the RE11.

What are your choices in the 275? Does Nitto make a NT555R in that size? That would be a good all around tire, just not great treadwear. Neither would an R888 either though. What about the Toyo R compounds, do they make them in your size?

Fundguy1 · 04-19-2016, 10:05 AM

So nitto nt05 are out. I'm trying to avoid r compound tires as they die to fast.
Choices available I know of

-Michelin PSS 275/30-19
-Bridgestone RE11 275/30-19
-Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R 275/30-19
-Nitto 555 275/30-19
-Pirelli PZero Corsa System 285/30-19
-Toyo R888 265/30-19

AWSAWS · 04-19-2016, 10:23 AM

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if you are ok with noise your best bet is Toyo R888 and ones again you can't get it all like max grip and good on rain is not gonna work sir

I run R888's and there's no noise. Exactly same as the PSS I also run.

bigdnno98 · 04-19-2016, 10:29 AM

I think the R888 is going to give you the best traction. They are far superior to the other tires listed. The rest are just all summer tires. I went with the new Nitto NT555 G2 to DD on but I have spare wheels with MT for when I need traction. I know that I chirp 2nd gear in my tune/DCI only, DCT car so I'm not sure how great they'd be with 200 more HP. IDK man, tough choice, personally I'd go R888.

04-18-2016, 12:28 PM	#1
Fundguy1 Major General 2033 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	Best tires for big HP cars Right now I've got 275/30-19 Michelin PSS, LSD, KWv2 cool overs, super stiff subframe bushings, and rear differential lock down kit. I'm spinning both rears at 70 plus at will. What wheel tire combo are you guys using to get grip? I'm looking at Bridgestone RE11 in 275 now. Its a daily driver and I'm in Florida so I need max traction with adequate wet, noise, and wear. Thx. __________________ '08 e93 AW 335i 6MT,Vargas Stg 2+ 20T clipped,VRSF catless dps & 7"FMIC,ER chargepipe&Tial, MMP inlets&outlets,Motiv Stg 2 fuel rail&dual disc clutch/fly, JB4G5,MHD w/Motiv tune,Fuel-it Stg 3 LPFP,Wavetrac LSD w/lockdown, KwV2,M3(Strut brace,frt control arms,steering wheel)AKE blk sub bush,re11 245/305,19x8.5et30&19x11et43,SmartTop,RE trans mounts,Msport rear bump & skirts,15%tint,ZSP knob,Stoptech rotors,241k miles
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WTF? Giggidy.. 52 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 2010 335i Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Houston Tx iTrader: (0)	Best for power? In your case Toyo TQ's are good, they hold descent power. Nitto NT05R's are excellent, but no Bueno for rain. I have the Michelin SS on my tune only 335i and spin the crap out of them. I just ordered the new Nitto 555 G2s today for my 335i, supposed to be really good according to my mustang buddies. On my Z06, NT05R, hands down the best other than straight E.T. Streets.
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bigdnno98 Real Car Enthusiast 288 Rep 2,082 Posts Drives: 340xi Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Germany iTrader: (8)	ET streets.
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TrAcK TRaP bOrN To DiE 413 Rep 1,738 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (0)	with LSD and 275 PSS tires you are spinning at 70+ mph? woww you must be over 700whp
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TrAcK TRaP bOrN To DiE 413 Rep 1,738 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (0)	if you are ok with noise your best bet is Toyo R888 and ones again you can't get it all like max grip and good on rain is not gonna work sir
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04-18-2016, 06:04 PM	#9
Fundguy1 Major General 2033 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	NT05 look interesting. The R version is no good for daily. Any idea how they stack up vs R888 or RE11?
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Fundguy1 Major General 2033 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	How about for noise and wet and wear?
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bigdnno98 Real Car Enthusiast 288 Rep 2,082 Posts Drives: 340xi Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Germany iTrader: (8)	You're not going to get all, tread wear, noise, wet traction etc. my ET streets are actually pretty good in the wet. I wouldn't DD them somewhere like FL. But I don't DD them, I just happened to get caught in the rain with them and thought they did very well. Tread wear sucks though. R888 is a pretty good compromise to all. My buddy DDs them on his high HP M5
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Fundguy1 Major General 2033 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	Good to know. Next quandary is R888 doesn't come in 275/30-19. Closest is a 265. Would loosing 3/4 of an inch in rubber vs the PSS mean I'm not gaining much more traction? Really wanted 285s and the Bridgestone re11 and Nitto nt05 are available in 275s. Also looking at pirelli assemetrico corsa systems
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bigdnno98 Real Car Enthusiast 288 Rep 2,082 Posts Drives: 340xi Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Germany iTrader: (8)	I love MT ET Streets but their size selection isn't great. That's why I went down to smaller wheel diameters. They make the size I need for my 17 and 18 inch wheels.
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Fundguy1 Major General 2033 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	So nitto nt05 are out. I'm trying to avoid r compound tires as they die to fast. Choices available I know of -Michelin PSS 275/30-19 -Bridgestone RE11 275/30-19 -Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R 275/30-19 -Nitto 555 275/30-19 -Pirelli PZero Corsa System 285/30-19 -Toyo R888 265/30-19 Last edited by Fundguy1; 04-19-2016 at 11:04 AM..
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bigdnno98 Real Car Enthusiast 288 Rep 2,082 Posts Drives: 340xi Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Germany iTrader: (8)	I think the R888 is going to give you the best traction. They are far superior to the other tires listed. The rest are just all summer tires. I went with the new Nitto NT555 G2 to DD on but I have spare wheels with MT for when I need traction. I know that I chirp 2nd gear in my tune/DCI only, DCT car so I'm not sure how great they'd be with 200 more HP. IDK man, tough choice, personally I'd go R888.
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