Rear tire size

[Splangj]

Hello all. Does anyone know if a decent 275 50 15 radial tire exists? I was running that size in a MT drag radial, but I’m not racing anymore, and it was “sketchy” in the wet. I’ve found plenty of 60 series, but I like the handling and look of the 50 much more. Thanks in advance!

 

[Doorkicker]

I run and really like the MT's...
Mickey Thompson 255612 Mickey Thompson ET Street S/S Tires | Summit Racing

 

[Splangj]

I run and really like the MT's...
Mickey Thompson 255612 Mickey Thompson ET Street S/S Tires | Summit Racing

That’s exactly what I had. They handle very well too. But I’ve been caught in the wet before, almost looped the car at 30mph, that’s why I’m looking for same size regular radial

 

[dfrazz]

Nitto makes one - Nitto Tires 108610 Nitto NT 555 RII Tires | Summit Racing

 

[Doorkicker]

That’s exactly what I had. They handle very well too. But I’ve been caught in the wet before, almost looped the car at 30mph, that’s why I’m looking for same size regular radial

Yowzers! Note to self

 

[33 IMP]

All the 275 50 15s I found were some form of drag radial, Hoosier, Mickey or Nitto.
Hankook does make a 265 50 15 street tire (kinergy). Theoretically 3/8" narrower section. So does Gripmax. Gripmax look exactly like t/a tread.
IF you have the room, lots of 295 50 15 street tires.

 

[icetech]

Nitto makes one - Nitto Tires 108610 Nitto NT 555 RII Tires | Summit Racing

Nitto makes really good tires.. had some of those in the past

 

[33 IMP]

Nitto makes really good tires.. had some of those in the past

True, I've got some 17" nittos on one of mine.... but as said above, those are basically drag radials. Not what O.P. is looking for.

 

[Splangj]

All the 275 50 15s I found were some form of drag radial, Hoosier, Mickey or Nitto.
Hankook does make a 265 50 15 street tire (kinergy). Theoretically 3/8" narrower section. So does Gripmax. Gripmax look exactly like t/a tread.
IF you have the room, lots of 295 50 15 street tires.

The Nitto looks a bit more street worthy than the MT for certain. And thanks 33 IMP, the gripmax 265 50 looks pretty good, almost an exact copy of a TA. I guess 3/8” really isn’t much less width. I just put 295 50s on it a while back, but haven’t tried it yet. I’m fairly certain that it’s going to rub though

 

[RR Fan Dan]

What year is your car?

 

[icetech]

The Nitto looks a bit more street worthy than the MT for certain. And thanks 33 IMP, the gripmax 265 50 looks pretty good, almost an exact copy of a TA. I guess 3/8” really isn’t much less width. I just put 295 50s on it a while back, but haven’t tried it yet. I’m fairly certain that it’s going to rub though

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not sure why you think those will rub... You have miles of space there..

This is mine and hasn't rubbed at all..

 

[33 IMP]

not sure why you think those will rub... You have miles of space there..

This is mine and hasn't rubbed at all..
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I agree, I think he's okay to the spring, but I think he's worried about the inside lip of the tub. (His top pic).