2012 GT500 SVTPP

[Nulltime]

Hey guys,

Going to need to put some new rubber on the girl.

Going to stick with the G2's but my question is on size.

Looking at 305/35/20 rears and from everything I can see threads / posts / videos (all over the place) that is 0 issue.

My question is on the fronts to keep everything as close to the same as possible that would be a 285/35/19 correct? EDIT: or is it 285/40/19 bit confused there.

In the past I usually just stick to stock sizes on my cars so never really looked into it before

Want to keep the power on the road better and not screw up handling without changing wheels if at all possible.

Thanks!

 

[Nulltime]

Just chatted with a friend who has a similar setup hes saying the edit is right size 40 for the fronts 35 not correct.

Let me know what you guys think.

Thanks!

 

[RedVenom48]

Correct, 40 profile not 35.

Im currently sporting a 275/40R19 Sumitomo HTR P02 A/S. No clearance issues. Front and rear SVTPP rims are 9.5 inches wide, so a 285 should technically fit the rim.

 

[Nulltime]

Oh the rear is 9.5? thought they were 10? Well others using 305s on stock so must work there hmm

Thanks!

 

[RedVenom48]

305 will fit on a 9.5, but certainly should be considered max.

The Michelin Pilot Super Sport 295/35R20 actually measures to about 300mm real world tread width and will work on the 9.5 inch rim.

 

[Nulltime]

Oh nice thanks

 

[Nulltime]

Hmm so it looks like G2's are 285/35/19 only or 265/40/19. Any downside to keeping stock size up front handling wise while putting 305 on the rear?

 

[RedVenom48]

None, to be honest. If you were talking a jump from say 185 to 245, oh yeah that would be a marked jump in grip level and performance.

Id say the difference between a 265 and a 285 up front would negligible. I happened to get a great deal from tire rack on the 275/40R19 so i couldnt pass it up.

 

[RedVenom48]

And DEFINITELY get the 40 profile. 35 looks noticeably undersized. I got a few sets of worn but still good to me 35 profile MPSS from work and while there was grip, ride was harsher and it looked retarded lol

 

[Nulltime]

Ok. So I have been pouring over tires pretty much non stop since I posted this lol.

I am down to 2 choices.

1. Pilot Super Sports - 275/40/19 and 295/35/20 these are the closest match all around keeping everything the same yet increasing tire width and traction / handling. (sadly they do not have a 305 but there are PS4s comming out some time soonish which should be an upg to the PSS maybe go with those if I last that long on stocks)

2. Nitto 555 G2 - 275/40/19 and in Feb they release a 305/35/20. Question here is will the 275s with the larger tread block size screw up handling at all if used up front. Sent them an email to try and find out.

I'd really like 305's in the rear but the PSS 295s really do look like a better match. And might hook up as well as the G2s in 305 anyway even though 295.

Likely over thinking this lol.

 

[V8Flexin]

Ok. So I have been pouring over tires pretty much non stop since I posted this lol.

I am down to 2 choices.

1. Pilot Super Sports - 275/40/19 and 295/35/20 these are the closest match all around keeping everything the same yet increasing tire width and traction / handling. (sadly they do not have a 305 but there are PS4s comming out some time soonish which should be an upg to the PSS maybe go with those if I last that long on stocks)

2. Nitto 555 G2 - 275/40/19 and in Feb they release a 305/35/20. Question here is will the 275s with the larger tread block size screw up handling at all if used up front. Sent them an email to try and find out.

I'd really like 305's in the rear but the PSS 295s really do look like a better match. And might hook up as well as the G2s in 305 anyway even though 295.

Likely over thinking this lol.

If you can afford the MPSS I would go with those. When I bought my car I had pretty much that same set up just 20's all around and the street dry grip, wear, and wet traction was the best I've tried so far. Only thing is the 275 front tires will pull/dart with road imperfections due to the grip of the tire and wear more on the outer edges due to turning scrub. Also a 305 in a 20" will not look any wider than a 285 or 295 due to overall tire height. Unless you go super low on the aspect ratio (20-30) making it ride super rough. And because its a regular street tire compound you won't feel a difference in grip over a 295.

 

[Ohio Snake]

Hey nulltime, I mulled this exact question last year. I bought Venice Shelby wheels and needed new tread. I narrowed down to the G:2 ( known ride) and the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2. I think the Michelin is the tops for tires ( even wet), but at a high price for a 20k mileage tire. The G:2 cost about half the price and is a very good dry warm weather tire. I stayed with the G:2 and went 285/35/20 on the fronts, 305/35/20 for the rears. Very happy with the choice, but could not justify the michelin costs.

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[sundaze]

I stayed with the G:2 and went 285/35/20 on the fronts, 305/35/20 for the rears. Very happy with the choice, but could not justify the michelin costs.

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I just had a set of Venice wheels delivered yesterday and I was searching Nitto's. Are you positive Nt555 G2 are 305/35R20 & 285/35R20? Nitto's site shows them as being released in February.
I'm looking to buy 305/35R20 but can't find them anywhere.

 

[sundaze]

I just had a set of Venice wheels delivered yesterday and I was searching Nitto's. Are you positive Nt555 G2 are 305/35R20 & 285/35R20? Nitto's site shows them as being released in February.
I'm looking to buy 305/35R20 but can't find them anywhere.

My bad....I was able to zoom in on another photo you have posted...Goodyear's
But glad to know that the 305/35 fit the rear without any issues....

 

[Sonic 03 Cobra]

Ok. So I have been pouring over tires pretty much non stop since I posted this lol.

I am down to 2 choices.

1. Pilot Super Sports - 275/40/19 and 295/35/20 these are the closest match all around keeping everything the same yet increasing tire width and traction / handling. (sadly they do not have a 305 but there are PS4s comming out some time soonish which should be an upg to the PSS maybe go with those if I last that long on stocks)

2. Nitto 555 G2 - 275/40/19 and in Feb they release a 305/35/20. Question here is will the 275s with the larger tread block size screw up handling at all if used up front. Sent them an email to try and find out.

I'd really like 305's in the rear but the PSS 295s really do look like a better match. And might hook up as well as the G2s in 305 anyway even though 295.

Likely over thinking this lol.

I'm also looking for new tires, just got new wheels that are wider than stock. anyways I am running 295/35/20 MPSS on the rear SVTPP wheels and they are great. Looking at the stats on tire rack, the 295/35/20 is actually a larger tire than the 305/30/20 profile. and you are right they do not have 305/35/20 which would seem to be ideal.

On the front I am running 275/40/19. The sizes are "guides" and not consistent across manufacturers, take a look at the width and diameter specs and compare to stock to determine what fits best.

 

[Ohio Snake]

I 'm using the Goodyear F1 Supercar G:2 2012 version. Michelin seems to have the Pilot versions in similar sizes as the Goodyears. I think Michelin gas a superb tire...just pricey for a 20k mile tire.


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[RedVenom48]

I give you a lot of credit rolling on those Goodyears. The set on my car did absolutely nothing but spin and spin and spin. Never was able to even get over half throttle on em before they broke free.

Literally the only time i ever had traction was in Phoenix, in the middle of July, with street temps somewhere near 130 degrees

 

[Ohio Snake]

I give you a lot of credit rolling on those Goodyears. The set on my car did absolutely nothing but spin and spin and spin. Never was able to even get over half throttle on em before they broke free.

Literally the only time i ever had traction was in Phoenix, in the middle of July, with street temps somewhere near 130 degrees

Below 60 degrees, they are terrible for traction on hard acceleration. They spin like crazy. Above 70 degrees, they are just fine and the traction is great....very limited spin on hard acceleration unless you just flat out dump the clutch. Wet surfaces at anytime....hang it up. Keep i mind, these are the G:2, not the gen 1 which suck at all times.
IMO Micheline makes the best all round tire for summer only dry and wet traction in the Pilot Sport Cup 2. However, the Michelins cost twice as much as the Goodyears when both tires are a 20k lifespan tire. The Goodyears give great performance for the money with the G:2. If I was consistently tracking the car, which I don't, I would spring for the Michelins. ($2400 installed for Michelins versus $1100 installed for G:2 in similar sizes).
I remember you and I tapped into this same conversation in another thread a while back.


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[78ta]

Ok. So I have been pouring over tires pretty much non stop since I posted this lol.

I am down to 2 choices.

1. Pilot Super Sports - 275/40/19 and 295/35/20 these are the closest match all around keeping everything the same yet increasing tire width and traction / handling. (sadly they do not have a 305 but there are PS4s comming out some time soonish which should be an upg to the PSS maybe go with those if I last that long on stocks)

2. Nitto 555 G2 - 275/40/19 and in Feb they release a 305/35/20. Question here is will the 275s with the larger tread block size screw up handling at all if used up front. Sent them an email to try and find out.

I'd really like 305's in the rear but the PSS 295s really do look like a better match. And might hook up as well as the G2s in 305 anyway even though 295.

Likely over thinking this lol.

I running Michelin 275/40/19 and 295/35/20 MPSS tires with the stock svtpp wheels and get a bad side to side wobble during hard acceleration so I wouldn't choose the 295/35/20 MPSS rear tires. Do a search on this forumn and you will find over a 22 page plus thread about the MPSS 295/35/20 rear tires.

 

[tomshep]

I had the death wobble in 295/35 MPSS and just went to Invo. I am extremely pleased with them. Better ride and much quieter than MPSS. I am not tracking the car, so ultimate grip isn't important.

Tom