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Tire recommendations for new to me V2
So my new V2 has tires that are trashed and the first thing I need to do is get new rubber. I've read a ton of threads. The car has coupe wheels on the rear. I'm planning on 295/35/19 on the back and 255/40/19 on the front. I know I could go 305 on the rear but may lower it at some point.
I've mostly narrowed the rears down to:
R888Rs
NT555R2
PS4s
I'm open to other suggestions but these seem to be popular. I want to be able to hook, get some miles, and be able to get home if I get caught in the rain.
I'll have a drag pack for dedicated track time. Also the car should be putting down around 750+.
I also have no idea which tires to run in the front to mate with those rear options.
If anyone has personal experience or just sound advice on a direction to go please let me know. I want to get these ordered up so when the car gets here I can slap some sticky on.
I've mostly narrowed the rears down to:
R888Rs
NT555R2
PS4s
I'm open to other suggestions but these seem to be popular. I want to be able to hook, get some miles, and be able to get home if I get caught in the rain.
I'll have a drag pack for dedicated track time. Also the car should be putting down around 750+.
I also have no idea which tires to run in the front to mate with those rear options.
If anyone has personal experience or just sound advice on a direction to go please let me know. I want to get these ordered up so when the car gets here I can slap some sticky on.
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Do you currently run them? What do you like about them? What about fronts? Or are you running them on all 4 corners?PS4s
I run PS4s up front, and NT555RII out back. (All are stock sizes) At my HP (645) the rears do spin a tad while rolling but once warmed up they hook pretty well. At your power level maybe, MT might be better for you. (Sedan, coupe springs, 15mm spacers all corners)
I can spin my PS4s with my 510whp. But, they are decent in the rain, and we get that here.
Where are you located?
@MrSurly really liked an off brand. I can't recall what they were...
Where are you located?
@MrSurly really liked an off brand. I can't recall what they were...
I know there is no 1 size fits all answer to this question but I'm in Virginia and we get enough summer pop up storms that the ETs really aren't an option.I run PS4s up front, and NT555RII out back. (All are stock sizes) At my HP (645) the rears do spin a tad while rolling but once warmed up they hook pretty well. At your power level maybe, MT might be better for you. (Sedan, coupe springs, 15mm spacers all corners)
I am liking the Hankook Ventus V12 as a decently sticky but not a drag radial daily tire. While running stock power they did very well. At my new absurd-power level they aren't DRs, again, but better than three others I tried.
I have heard of those but had no idea they were anywhere near that sticky. I'll have to do some research. I appreciate your insight on an alternative.I am liking the Hankook Ventus V12 as a decently sticky but not a drag radial daily tire. While running stock power they did very well. At my new absurd-power level they aren't DRs, again, but better than three others I tried.
I've been very happy with both PS4's and Michelin's Super Sport's as well. (295/35R19 rear) (255/40/19 front). While they are on the pricier side of the market, especially for not being the most grippy, they do amazingly well in the rain. However, I like to slide around a bit, as both the Michelin's will do through about half way through 2nd gear when wanted to. Not so much to the point where the car is uncontrollable, but certainly where you can start feeling it slide out a little bit and makes everything a bit more fun. Once they're hot, I almost get no spin through 2nd. IMO the Michelin's are perfect for my "loose end" driving style, however, pricey... If you want a dead hook, no spin tire, R888R or Nitto 555R is going to be a better direction.
There's a guy local to me with a fairly modified (E30, Cam, Headers) that was running some Continental Extreme Contact, which hooked quite well. On a prepped surface, there was virtually no spin (of course with a light launch) apart from a slight chirp in between shifts.
I have been very happy with my Hankook's on past cars, however, I've experienced that they had a softer sidewall, which made the car a little squishy and less stable.
There's a guy local to me with a fairly modified (E30, Cam, Headers) that was running some Continental Extreme Contact, which hooked quite well. On a prepped surface, there was virtually no spin (of course with a light launch) apart from a slight chirp in between shifts.
I have been very happy with my Hankook's on past cars, however, I've experienced that they had a softer sidewall, which made the car a little squishy and less stable.
I appreciate the reply. The more I am reading the more I am leaning yowards the PS4s. I recentl learned that discount tire offers a 30,000 mile treadwear warranty. That is crazy to me. Plus tge fact that I need something that I can drive home in the rain. I haven't completely ruled out the Hankooks either. I just can't find a ton of real world info about them.I've been very happy with both PS4's and Michelin's Super Sport's as well. (295/35R19 rear) (255/40/19 front). While they are on the pricier side of the market, especially for not being the most grippy, they do amazingly well in the rain. However, I like to slide around a bit, as both the Michelin's will do through about half way through 2nd gear when wanted to. Not so much to the point where the car is uncontrollable, but certainly where you can start feeling it slide out a little bit and makes everything a bit more fun. Once they're hot, I almost get no spin through 2nd. IMO the Michelin's are perfect for my "loose end" driving style, however, pricey... If you want a dead hook, no spin tire, R888R or Nitto 555R is going to be a better direction.
There's a guy local to me with a fairly modified (E30, Cam, Headers) that was running some Continental Extreme Contact, which hooked quite well. On a prepped surface, there was virtually no spin (of course with a light launch) apart from a slight chirp in between shifts.
I have been very happy with my Hankook's on past cars, however, I've experienced that they had a softer sidewall, which made the car a little squishy and less stable.
There is some chatter about them on Mustang and Camaro forums, usually.I haven't completely ruled out the Hankooks either. I just can't find a ton of real world info about them.
The 30,000 mile warranty... It gets cut in half on a staggered set, only switching from side to side on the rear. So, the warranty is most likely only 15,000 miles.I appreciate the reply. The more I am reading the more I am leaning yowards the PS4s. I recentl learned that discount tire offers a 30,000 mile treadwear warranty. That is crazy to me. Plus tge fact that I need something that I can drive home in the rain. I haven't completely ruled out the Hankooks either. I just can't find a ton of real world info about them.
While that is a little bit of a bummer it is still 3x more than I think I would get out of the other options. @MrSurly What kind of mileage are you seeing out of the Hankooks?The 30,000 mile warranty... It gets cut in half on a staggered set, only switching from side to side on the rear. So, the warranty is most likely only 15,000 miles.
If your tires are directional (the Ventus ARE) , swapping side to side is out as well.
I haven't worn them out yet. Probably 4k on them
I haven't worn them out yet. Probably 4k on them
I have only compared them to RE050 s (or was it re001s....) and F1 supercars and I like the Hankooks MUCH better. But it was no real test, only butt dyno stuff. I have never had PS4Ses or Contis to compare but given the 3:1 price ratio, I'd assume the S4S is better?
BTW: the Ventus are great in the rain imho.
BTW: the Ventus are great in the rain imho.
I have super sports on the front and nitto NT05 Drag radials on the back. While not great in the rain it’s manageable with TC getting involved every now and again. If your looking for traction a drag radial on the back is the only way to go.
at 750whp any regular tire will completely suck and will be expensive when you wear it out in six months. Unless you let TC handle it, but again, the car will suck. That's simply too much HP for a non-R tire. R888r's are the only answer if you still want to take corners/off ramps to the cars full potential. They are getting borderline for straight line traction (1st and 2nd) at your (and my) power level, but they work. I have no prob limping around if I get caught in the rain. The only other option would be MPSC (Cups) but not sure they make them in the right size.
I recently changed from Conti DWS06 in 285/35/19 to Proxes R888R 295/30/19. I do like the performance of the Conti in the rain but they just weren’t holding at my current power level. That is why I switched to the R888Rs as it is now summer ‘round here. Will be going back to the DWS’s in the winter.at 750whp any regular tire will completely suck and will be expensive when you wear it out in six months. Unless you let TC handle it, but again, the car will suck. That's simply too much HP for a non-R tire. R888r's are the only answer if you still want to take corners/off ramps to the cars full potential. They are getting borderline for straight line traction (1st and 2nd) at your (and my) power level, but they work. I have no prob limping around if I get caught in the rain. The only other option would be MPSC (Cups) but not sure they make them in the right size.
Tried a lot on my other vehicles..Conti DWS best all around performance...imho
+1Tried a lot on my other vehicles..Conti DWS best all around performance...imho
265/40/19 and 295/35/19 fit nicely on coupe.
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