Ecoboost_xsport
SHO Member
Well, I'm always looking for lighter and better. Need you guys to see if you can help me find some good tires as well as some input on some variables I'm concerned about. My dream tire is a set of Nitto NT05Rs or MT ET Streets (ie, I'm preferably looking for drag radials).
Keep in mind, there are a few things that ARE NOT changing: Wheels are 20x11 and I want to stick with the OEM overall OD of 30.0" as close as possible. I know the ratios can be changed in both FORSCAN as well as in the SCT device (Brad unlocks that adjustment), but it also looks just silly when the diameter is too small with the large wheel well the XSport has compared to the SHO.
I currently have some Hankook Ventus ST RH06 in 295/45-20, but it gives me an OD of 30.5" which essentially lowers the final drive ratio from 3.16 to 3.11...not ideal. I been toying with the idea of going to a 305/40-20 which would put me at 29.5 and give me an effective final drive ratio of 3.21...a step in the right direction and tolerable in the OD I'm looking to maintain. Not to mention, I think that's the widest I can go before I start rubbing stuff...
Problem is, not many tires come in either 295/45-20 or 305/40-20 that are close to performance tires. There doesn't seem to be any drag radial tire that will get me taller than 28.5", which is too small and most tires in the sizes I'm looking for are just standard all-season SUV tires. The Hankooks are decent but not my dream tire...oh and they also weigh in at 38lbs...making my wheel and tire combo 59lbs (stock is a whopping 74lbs). Would love to get some tires in the low 30lb range, maybe even as much as 35lbs.
I'm not sure why there aren't any truck or SUV-size drag radials out yet as there is a performance market for these vehicles. Any input? Remember my goal is as close to drag radials as possible (forget about cost and longevity of tire for the time-being).
Thanks for any advice..
Keep in mind, there are a few things that ARE NOT changing: Wheels are 20x11 and I want to stick with the OEM overall OD of 30.0" as close as possible. I know the ratios can be changed in both FORSCAN as well as in the SCT device (Brad unlocks that adjustment), but it also looks just silly when the diameter is too small with the large wheel well the XSport has compared to the SHO.
I currently have some Hankook Ventus ST RH06 in 295/45-20, but it gives me an OD of 30.5" which essentially lowers the final drive ratio from 3.16 to 3.11...not ideal. I been toying with the idea of going to a 305/40-20 which would put me at 29.5 and give me an effective final drive ratio of 3.21...a step in the right direction and tolerable in the OD I'm looking to maintain. Not to mention, I think that's the widest I can go before I start rubbing stuff...
Problem is, not many tires come in either 295/45-20 or 305/40-20 that are close to performance tires. There doesn't seem to be any drag radial tire that will get me taller than 28.5", which is too small and most tires in the sizes I'm looking for are just standard all-season SUV tires. The Hankooks are decent but not my dream tire...oh and they also weigh in at 38lbs...making my wheel and tire combo 59lbs (stock is a whopping 74lbs). Would love to get some tires in the low 30lb range, maybe even as much as 35lbs.
I'm not sure why there aren't any truck or SUV-size drag radials out yet as there is a performance market for these vehicles. Any input? Remember my goal is as close to drag radials as possible (forget about cost and longevity of tire for the time-being).
Thanks for any advice..
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