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Badman · 09-15-2010, 02:39 PM

Have a 2010 2SS 6-speed with MagnaCharger,Comp cam,Kooks headers,Corsa exhaust,big injectors and a tune. Putting down 620RWHP on the dyno. Traction is non-existent on the street and I'm looking to put a set of drag radials on it. Want to keep the stock polished 20" rim if possible. Any suggestions on what size and brand of DR to use? Found the Nitto 275/40R20 but I believe it's 10.5" width is too wide to mount on the stock rear (9") rim. Open to suggestions. Thanks

Jchaluja · 09-15-2010, 03:16 PM

I use 305's Nittos 555r with the stock 20" wheels, had them for a year and now I just purchased another set.....ran 11.21@123 mph back in June, they do okay....need to heat them up pretty good.....

Badman · 09-15-2010, 04:22 PM

Thanks for the info. Using that size tire and rim did they crown much or have any rubbing issues,even if just a little bit? BTW,great 1/4 mile times!

danhr · 09-15-2010, 04:38 PM

ummm 275/40/20 is the stock width tire? you will be fine going from a 275/40/20 pirelli to a 275/40/20 nitto.... in fact... the nitto's are probably a lil bit skinnier because nitto's tend to run skinny to their advertised width's

Merc · 09-15-2010, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Badman

Have a 2010 2SS 6-speed with MagnaCharger,Comp cam,Kooks headers,Corsa exhaust,big injectors and a tune. Putting down 620RWHP on the dyno. Traction is non-existent on the street and I'm looking to put a set of drag radials on it. Want to keep the stock polished 20" rim if possible. Any suggestions on what size and brand of DR to use? Found the Nitto 275/40R20 but I believe it's 10.5" width is too wide to mount on the stock rear (9") rim. Open to suggestions. Thanks

I have the Nitto's NT05 315/35 20"s work fine on the stock rim. 12.35 @113 1.87 60'. M6 LS3 $307 each delivered fron discount tire.com

Merc · 09-15-2010, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Badman

Have a 2010 2SS 6-speed with MagnaCharger,Comp cam,Kooks headers,Corsa exhaust,big injectors and a tune. Putting down 620RWHP on the dyno. Traction is non-existent on the street and I'm looking to put a set of drag radials on it. Want to keep the stock polished 20" rim if possible. Any suggestions on what size and brand of DR to use? Found the Nitto 275/40R20 but I believe it's 10.5" width is too wide to mount on the stock rear (9") rim. Open to suggestions. Thanks

By the way the NT05's are the new compound that'a the ones you want.

danhr · 09-15-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mercuryman96

By the way the NT05's are the new compound that'a the ones you want.

you mean the nt05R's, correct?

Merc · 09-15-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by danhr

you mean the nt05R's, correct?

Yes. Sorry Like I said $307 each at discount tire.

Merc · 09-15-2010, 05:15 PM

I run them at 18 psi. You can run them lower, but that's a place to start.

danhr · 09-15-2010, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mercuryman96

Yes. Sorry Like I said $307 each at discount tire.

no problem... just wanted to clarify to the OP which tire you were talking about (I didn't want him to end up with nt05's lol)

nt05 = crappy

nt05R = the bomb

Merc · 09-15-2010, 05:33 PM

Yeah just double checked the site. Don't want to steer andbody wrong.
NT05R is correct.

Badman · 09-15-2010, 06:32 PM

Thanks for all the replys.Going to look at Nitto's tomorrow.

pauls20102SS · 09-18-2010, 05:29 PM

I have the 555r's stock 20's sticky as heck went from 12.9-13.7 with stock pirellis to consistent 12.5-12.6 with more in it.

GMRULZ · 09-19-2010, 07:47 AM

With that much power you really should go to a 18 inch tire imo for more sidewall to absorb the shock the mn6 puts on the driveline. If not, your probably going to find the weak link in the driveline pretty fast I think. Just a suggestion, it would just worry me on 20`s.

09-15-2010, 02:39 PM	#1
Badman Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Katy,Texas Posts: 42 View My Garage	Drag Radial Selection Questions Have a 2010 2SS 6-speed with MagnaCharger,Comp cam,Kooks headers,Corsa exhaust,big injectors and a tune. Putting down 620RWHP on the dyno. Traction is non-existent on the street and I'm looking to put a set of drag radials on it. Want to keep the stock polished 20" rim if possible. Any suggestions on what size and brand of DR to use? Found the Nitto 275/40R20 but I believe it's 10.5" width is too wide to mount on the stock rear (9") rim. Open to suggestions. Thanks

09-15-2010, 04:38 PM	#4
danhr BAMF SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ford City, PA Posts: 2,061	ummm 275/40/20 is the stock width tire? you will be fine going from a 275/40/20 pirelli to a 275/40/20 nitto.... in fact... the nitto's are probably a lil bit skinnier because nitto's tend to run skinny to their advertised width's __________________ Bragging about a car that you paid someone to pick the parts and install them for you, is like paying someone to bang your wife, and then bragging about the kid. "I'm sorry officer, no, I do not know why you pulled me over."

09-19-2010, 07:47 AM	#14
GMRULZ Drives: 2010 SS & 2008 C6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,820	With that much power you really should go to a 18 inch tire imo for more sidewall to absorb the shock the mn6 puts on the driveline. If not, your probably going to find the weak link in the driveline pretty fast I think. Just a suggestion, it would just worry me on 20`s. __________________ 2010 SS L99, 536rwhp 10.843@126.72. Whipple Supercharger stock pulley, ARH 1 7/8 longtubes w/ catted xpipe, magnaflow 3" mufflers, ADM Race CAI, 3:70 gears, lightweight wheels and nitto drag radials. Stock internal L99, stock converter. Bolt on best before blower 12.22@113.29 w/ nothing but ARH headers, catted x-pipe, ADM CAI and a tune on stock Pzero`s! Other car 2008 C6 Ls3, z51, A6, Npp Exhaust, best bonestock pass 11.80@118.82, Number 2 on the Corvette Forums Bonestock fastest list..

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09-15-2010, 03:16 PM	#2
Jchaluja Drives: Twin Turbo Camaro Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,147	I use 305's Nittos 555r with the stock 20" wheels, had them for a year and now I just purchased another set.....ran 11.21@123 mph back in June, they do okay....need to heat them up pretty good.....

09-15-2010, 04:22 PM	#3
Badman Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Katy,Texas Posts: 42 View My Garage	Thanks for the info. Using that size tire and rim did they crown much or have any rubbing issues,even if just a little bit? BTW,great 1/4 mile times!

09-15-2010, 05:15 PM	#9
Merc COTW 12/5/11 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 6,427	I run them at 18 psi. You can run them lower, but that's a place to start.

09-15-2010, 05:33 PM	#11
Merc COTW 12/5/11 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 6,427	Yeah just double checked the site. Don't want to steer andbody wrong. NT05R is correct.

09-15-2010, 06:32 PM	#12
Badman Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Katy,Texas Posts: 42 View My Garage	Thanks for all the replys.Going to look at Nitto's tomorrow.

09-18-2010, 05:29 PM	#13
pauls20102SS Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS Silver Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 24	I have the 555r's stock 20's sticky as heck went from 12.9-13.7 with stock pirellis to consistent 12.5-12.6 with more in it.