I ran the Nittos last summer and now have the Mickey Thompsons this year. For $40 more per tire, the M/T's are worth it IMO, they are stickier for sure.
I do agree. If you are going to run a 275 you are going to struggle with the Nittos. You should get the MT S/S's. Either way you need to learn what you are doing. I would call MT for a pressure and burnout recommendation.
I did some research on the Internet on this, and there's always a trade-off between streetability and track worthiness.
If your car is a weekend warrior, meaning driven around town but occasionally take him to the track as well, you want a true "street" drag radial tire. The Nitto 555r's came highly recommended, but I took EricG's advice and went with Mickey Thompsons.
Holy crap what a difference from street tires! I haven't run them on the track yet, I will on Sunday. But they launch a lot better on the street than the stock tires would launch on a prepped track.
Thanks all. My main experience is with the Nitto 555R's and ET Streets. I ran them both on my Vipers and my ZO6 and have had good success with both. I think it is more the sizing I have an issue with. I seem to be waffling between the 275/40/20 and the 305/35/20. Anyone run the newer MT Street SS?
Technically a 305 is too wide for a 9.5" rim if you check the recommended wheel widths from the DR manufacturers. 10" is the minimum, 11" is recommended. Staying within the recommended wheel width range ensures a maximum footprint, safe handling characteristics and a good bead seal.
With that said, I'm sure there are plenty of guys running a 305 DR on the SRT 9.5" wheel with no real issues.
For all earlier SRT and SP owners with 9" wheels, 275/40 for sure.