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I've always hear to them referred to as this:
the Nitto is a sticky street tire. The M/T is a streetable race tire. I'd have to agree based on what I've seen results-wise.
I've always hear to them referred to as this:
the Nitto is a sticky street tire. The M/T is a streetable race tire. I'd have to agree based on what I've seen results-wise.
i agree with this. Nitto 555r was an amazing tire & the Mickey T is noticeably better.
The M/T's are softer and will hook better but the Nittos will last longer and still grippy on the street. Depends on if you want a good track tire or something to put some decent power down on the street and still last a little while.
If you're looking for a track only setup you should consider a 15-16" rim setup. The 20's leave a lot to be desired in general no matter what rubber, unless you're running 4 of them. (4wd truck) if you're planning on changing tires anyway there are some pretty decent inexpensive rim options out there now as well as much better tires in thise rim sizes.
A 20" street tire is a different ball game entirely than something for the track only, or for the odd drive on the street.
I have a 2 wheel drive 2017 Silverado 1500 with
the 6.2 L86 a Whipple supercharger, Kooks headers
I don’t think I can run 15” wheels on the back. I was told 17” was the smallest I could run.
Am I correct in thinking 17’s are the smallest diameter wheel I can run on the rear with disc brakes?
with the set up I have. Do you think the 275/40-20 Mickey-Thompson et street s/s are the way to go.
With minor modifications, a 15 or 16 is doable. If you want a bolt-on and go setup, even a 17" wheel/tire offers a better option than the 20. Sidewall height, weight, cost etc... so no, I still say any 20" tire currently offered isnt going to get you what you want traction-wise.
Whats your motivation for wanting a 20" wheel at the track? It's basically goes the opposite direction of what a "track" wheel/tire setup is supposed to accomplish.
if you MUST run a 20 for whatever reason, go with the M/T, hands down. I just have very serious doubts that it's going to hook or perform well on a setup such as yours. Physics just aren't in your favor there.
12-03-2018, 12:13 PM
Nitto’s or Mickey Thompson drag radial?
