[amiljacobs57]

guys im a rook on cars ...

Are wider tires better for traction, and won't spin as much as thinner tires?

Are usually the smaller Tread wear , usually better on traction and get worn out quicker ?

I currently have 245 / 45 ZR / 20 factory on my challenger .

Not sure which of these tires i should go with ...

Mickey Thompson Street Comp 245/45R 20
vs
Nitto NT05 255/45R 20

 

[kilo1]

Ok depends on snow and Ice and wet roads yes narrow tires cut through and provive better traction.
Dry pavement Wider contact path tire work get more traction.

I run 295/40/20's on the rear of mine 12.3 inches wide .

Aslo you might consider tire wear rating higher 400 means Harder but more mile per tire lower 200 softer and will wear faster.

 

[oilslick]

I would go with the MT Street Comps and put 275/40/20's on the rear and 245/45/20's on the front.

:smileup:

 

[amiljacobs57]

Ok depends on snow and Ice and wet roads yes narrow tires cut through and provive better traction.
Dry pavement Wider contact path tire work get more traction.

I run 295/40/20's on the rear of mine 12.3 inches wide .

Aslo you might consider tire wear rating higher 400 means Harder but more mile per tire lower 200 softer and will wear faster.

Thanks Kilo.. The tires will be on dry pavement , and i was informed since my wheel diameter is 8" , i couldnt go any wider than 255 .

Since you have 295 on yours and 20 inch wheel , how are you able to put on that wide ?

 

[kilo1]

Thanks Kilo.. The tires will be on dry pavement , and i was informed since my wheel diameter is 8" , i couldnt go any wider than 255 .

Since you have 295 on yours and 20 inch wheel , how are you able to put on that wide ?

I run 20x9.5 's , Ditto what Oilslick stated GO 275/40/20's on the 8" wheels trust me they fit well :smileup::smileup: Until I changed to this set up that is what I ran.

275's on 20x8" wheels

 

[amiljacobs57]

are you guys sure that even if my rim width is 8 " , and i currently running OEM 245 / 45/ 20 , that i can put on 275 / 40 / 20 that should be on 9.5" rim?

Also Kilo - Did you upgrade your rims from 8" to 9.5" ?

 

[kilo1]

are you guys sure that even if my rim width is 8 " , and i currently running OEM 245 / 45/ 20 , that i can put on 275 / 40 / 20 that should be on 9.5" rim?

Also Kilo - Did you upgrade your rims from 8" to 9.5" ?

The picture in my last post is
245/45/20 front
275/40/20 rear mounted of stock Chrome Clads 20x8


to fit the 295's yes I got 20x9.5 custom wheels (Centerline)

 

[amiljacobs57]

The picture in my last post is
245/45/20 front
275/40/20 rear mounted of stock Chrome Clads 20x8


to fit the 295's yes I got 20x9.5 custom wheels (Centerline)

awesome , u got MT's ? Are they better than Nitto ? How many miles on the MT's before they get worn out ? I guess that depends on our driving

 

[kilo1]

awesome , u got MT's ? Are they better than Nitto ? How many miles on the MT's before they get worn out ? I guess that depends on our driving

never ran the MT's but hear they are very nice the 275's I had were BFG Comp2's grip very well on warm pavement but they were gone by the time I went to 295's about 18 months.:smileup:

 

[monster71]

The picture in my last post is
245/45/20 front
275/40/20 rear mounted of stock Chrome Clads 20x8


to fit the 295's yes I got 20x9.5 custom wheels (Centerline)

I love the look but am with Amil. Although a 275 will fit on the 20x8 it's not safe. The wall of the tire isnt made to stretch that much. Especially for people that drive fast n hard. Amil has a SC. The widest I would run on the stock 20x8 is a 265. Pirelli PZero comes in a 265/45/20 for the front. I personally would stagger the front tires to retain that retro stance. Not knocking ya Kilo. Just my 2 cents about safe tires. But like I said. It looks sick as hell.

 

[amiljacobs57]

never ran the MT's but hear they are very nice the 275's I had were BFG Comp2's grip very well on warm pavement but they were gone by the time I went to 295's about 18 months.:smileup:

What brand did u go with the 295's ? I only see this size in 20's ..

How is the grip and traction on acceleration ? DO they still spinout ?

g-Force T/A™ KDW ?

 

[amiljacobs57]

guys are these type of tires listed as sticky tires ?

Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 305/35/20 ?

I currently have the MIckey Thompson 275/40/20 sitting in my garage and just ordered some 20x10 wheels for the back.

Trying to figure out which will have more traction and less spin when i accelerate.

How do you determine which tires are listed as sticky ?