Best daily driver tires for 520+whp for rainy&shiny FL

hzisfrom1994 · 12-11-2018, 04:36 PM

Best daily driver tires for 520+whp for rainy&shiny FL?

I am currently running NT555 G2 285 w/ 305 for the front and rear, and I get sideways rolling from 1st gear, and the traction control light comes on every shift when going full throttle.

I know I know! I am not expecting these tires to work well for my setup, that's why I am considering new tires that will work better.

Thank you!

enzia35 · 12-12-2018, 08:08 AM

I'd say Michelin PS4S.

USAFS197 · 12-14-2018, 10:23 PM

You’re gonna have a tough time finding that balance. Getting it to hook on a roll even with full bolt ons is a challenge. I live in Florida also and I have determined that I will likely be getting some R888R’s. I don’t drive often when I’m in the states and if I do when it starts raining, I’ll just drive extra careful. Besides, the fastest road I have in my local area is a 55mph zone.

MatthewAMEL · 12-14-2018, 11:05 PM

2nd vote for PS4S...

bpflibsen · 12-20-2018, 09:50 AM

I Agree on PS4S. great mix of traction, and tire wear.

TJay74 · 12-20-2018, 10:19 PM

PS4S, they do well even with 650rwhp when it is hot enough outside for them to warm up fully.

oldman · 01-18-2019, 08:33 AM

PS4S has been the best tire I used so far, but even they are not enough for the first two and part of third...

grampa_ss · 01-18-2019, 08:48 AM

I'm sure the PS4S is a great tire. But I NEED rear traction...I've been debating between the Toyo R888R or the Nitto 555R Drag Radials. I know the Nittos hook as I use them at the track. The Toyo's are at least $100 more each. They corner better..but not as good from a dig. I don't race on a road course so I'm going with the Nitto 555R's.

KingLT1 · 01-18-2019, 09:06 AM

555r...drive nice, work in the rain, and hook. They last about 10k miles if you are not beating on them every light(I have even seen reports of 15k miles but I think that is a stretch). Being you are in Florida I wouldn't even think twice about running them. on 47 degree roads I was out pulling 3.4-3.5 0-60's like it was a bracket car with bolt-ons and e85. With run flats it wouldn't hook under 40 in those temps.

kropscamaro16 · 01-18-2019, 11:34 AM

michelin ps4s toyo r888 are great in summer but horrible in rain

peteric · 01-20-2019, 11:10 PM

The Nitto 555 G2's are good in the rain.

Dysan911 · 01-21-2019, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingLT1

555r...drive nice, work in the rain, and hook. They last about 10k miles if you are not beating on them every light(I have even seen reports of 15k miles but I think that is a stretch). Being you are in Florida I wouldn't even think twice about running them. on 47 degree roads I was out pulling 3.4-3.5 0-60's like it was a bracket car with bolt-ons and e85. With run flats it wouldn't hook under 40 in those temps.

I so want to run the 555r's but because I went with a 275/35 front and the fact that the 555r's in a 305 only come in a 35 profile it would certainly cause my Stabilitrack/abs to have a fit and require turning off Traction control every time I drove the car.

According to tiresize.com the Rear circum. would be 89.2 and the front 86.6 making the rear 2.6in taller than the front which im sure would exceed the limited difference were allowed between the two.

Chris V · 01-21-2019, 07:13 AM

PS4S

grampa_ss · 01-21-2019, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dysan911

I so want to run the 555r's but because I went with a 275/35 front and the fact that the 555r's in a 305 only come in a 35 profile it would certainly cause my Stabilitrack/abs to have a fit and require turning off Traction control every time I drove the car.

According to tiresize.com the Rear circum. would be 89.2 and the front 86.6 making the rear 2.6in taller than the front which im sure would exceed the limited difference were allowed between the two.

check your math again. It's not even close to 2.6 inches taller. Circumference and diameter are 2 different measurements.

275x35x20 is 27.6" stock diameter
305x35x20 is 28.4"

it's like 3/4" taller than the front and does not cause any stabilitrack issues.

12-11-2018, 04:36 PM	#1
hzisfrom1994 ZYJ Drives: 2017 1SS Camaro/6 speed Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,346	Best daily driver tires for 520+whp for rainy&shiny FL Best daily driver tires for 520+whp for rainy&shiny FL? I am currently running NT555 G2 285 w/ 305 for the front and rear, and I get sideways rolling from 1st gear, and the traction control light comes on every shift when going full throttle. I know I know! I am not expecting these tires to work well for my setup, that's why I am considering new tires that will work better. Thank you!

12-12-2018, 08:08 AM	#2
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,450	I'd say Michelin PS4S. __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

12-14-2018, 10:23 PM	#3
USAFS197 Drives: 2018 Audi TT RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 1,915	You’re gonna have a tough time finding that balance. Getting it to hook on a roll even with full bolt ons is a challenge. I live in Florida also and I have determined that I will likely be getting some R888R’s. I don’t drive often when I’m in the states and if I do when it starts raining, I’ll just drive extra careful. Besides, the fastest road I have in my local area is a 55mph zone. __________________ 2018 Audi TT ▊RS 2.4X 0-60, 1.6X 60', 120+mph 1/8th, 4.XX 60-130, 150+mph traps on 255/35/18 R888R tires on the street (unprepped). 2019 Audi RS3 About as fast as the TT RS 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE Sold 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Sold 2019 Corvette Z06 Sold 2021 Charger Hellcat Redeye Widebody Sold

12-14-2018, 11:05 PM	#4
MatthewAMEL Drives: 2023 CT5 Blackwing Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,618	2nd vote for PS4S... __________________ 2017 HBM SS 1LE Sold 2023 Wave Metallic CT5-V Blackwing M6

12-20-2018, 10:19 PM	#6
TJay74 Drives: 17 Camaro SS 1LE & 16 Sierra AT CC Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 2,424	PS4S, they do well even with 650rwhp when it is hot enough outside for them to warm up fully. __________________ 2019 Corvette Z06 2LZ A8 - Halltech CAI, AWE non-catted X-pipe, Mamo V2 ported TB 592rwhp, bone stock 566rwhp 2017 Camaro SS 1LE - Procharger D1SC w/ Tial 2" BOV & Race intercooler / ARH full length catless headers / Alky meth injection system - 650rwhp on conservative tune SOLD

12-20-2018, 09:50 AM	#5
bpflibsen Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 10	I Agree on PS4S. great mix of traction, and tire wear.

01-18-2019, 08:33 AM	#7
oldman Drives: SS 6 speed of course Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Hilo, HI Posts: 4,316	PS4S has been the best tire I used so far, but even they are not enough for the first two and part of third... __________________ Forged short block, large duration sub .600 lift Cam Motion cam, 7200 RPM fuel cut, Pray Ported Heads, 3.85 pulley D1X, stage II intercooler, DSX secondary low side, DSX E85 sensor, Lingenfelter big bore 2.0 pump, ported front cats, 60608 Borla, LT4 injectors, ZL1 1LE driveshaft and Katech ported TB, ported MSD intake, BTR valvetrain, ARP studs, ProFlow valves, PS4 tires.

01-18-2019, 08:48 AM	#8
grampa_ss Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Stansbury Park, Utah Posts: 1,092	I'm sure the PS4S is a great tire. But I NEED rear traction...I've been debating between the Toyo R888R or the Nitto 555R Drag Radials. I know the Nittos hook as I use them at the track. The Toyo's are at least $100 more each. They corner better..but not as good from a dig. I don't race on a road course so I'm going with the Nitto 555R's. __________________ 2016 2SS, MRC, NPP, A8. Procharger P-1X,Stage II,std bypass, 3.9, Alky Meth - 10.84 @129 - DA+2000 New Mods - GPI drop ins, Kooks 2", LT4 fueling, Cam, Circle D Converter, 3.5 pulley & dual nozzle meth.

01-18-2019, 09:06 AM	#9
KingLT1 Drives: 2016 1SS NFG A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: 46804 Posts: 6,793	555r...drive nice, work in the rain, and hook. They last about 10k miles if you are not beating on them every light(I have even seen reports of 15k miles but I think that is a stretch). Being you are in Florida I wouldn't even think twice about running them. on 47 degree roads I was out pulling 3.4-3.5 0-60's like it was a bracket car with bolt-ons and e85. With run flats it wouldn't hook under 40 in those temps. __________________ 2016 NFG 1SS A8 Options-2SS Leather/NPP Perf. mods-Whipple 2.9/Fuel System/Flex Fuel/103mm TB/Rotofab Big Gulp/Cat Deletes/Corsa NPP Per. times- 10.5 @ 137 w/ 1.8 60ft Full weight on 20's 1200DA

01-18-2019, 11:34 AM	#10
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,813	michelin ps4s toyo r888 are great in summer but horrible in rain __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

01-20-2019, 11:10 PM	#11
peteric Drives: 2016 camaro Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: GA Posts: 133	The Nitto 555 G2's are good in the rain.

01-21-2019, 07:13 AM	#13
Chris V Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 391	PS4S __________________ www.facebook.com/1lap1le 2017 1SS 1LE - 663 whp/623 wtq Rotofab/Whipple/Kooks 2"/LT5 TB/LT4 Fueling/E85/MCS Coilovers/Ground Control/GOODAero/Apex Wheels/Race Louvers

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