What tires for best traction?

[mastatikle]

I’m looking at Mickey Thompson drag radials but not sure if I should run 19’s or 20’s.

[upstate650]

Originally Posted by mastatikle

I’m looking at Mickey Thompson drag radials but not sure if I should run 19’s or 20’s.

for street use or drag strip?

[spikespiegel]

I just got a set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S - supposed to be the best for street and a bit of track, perfect for my requirements. All track, pilot sport cup 2's.. For drag, Nittos.

[BMWDriverX]

315/30/20 Nitto Nt01 or same size in Toyo R888R. If you are under 750-800whp they will hold your car down and drive fine on the street and even in a little rain, just have to be careful.

[mastatikle]

Drag. I have pilot supersports and they’re not that great. With tune and mods right now it’ll spin all the way to smoke in 2nd. If I could get traction in at least second I’d be happy. If it caught in first this car would be serious business.

[mastatikle]

Originally Posted by SoCalM6GC

315/30/20 Nitto Nt01 or same size in Toyo R888R. If you are under 750-800whp they will hold your car down and drive fine on the street and even in a little rain, just have to be careful.

Would 19’s or 20’s be better? In my drag cars with actual slicks I know more sidewalk is better, idk if that translates to radial or sticky street tires.

[BMWDriverX]

Originally Posted by mastatikle

Would 19’s or 20’s be better? In my drag cars with actual slicks I know more sidewalk is better, idk if that translates to radial or sticky street tires.

20's would be better just because you can get the size I mentioned and it is still close to OEM within a couple % due to the 30 sidewall. They are sticky but not too tall so they look good and you will not have anymore traction issues in 2nd. Still spins a little in 1st then grips and you take off like all hell broke loose