I want the whole jackpot - drag wheels and tires from the street - HELP :)

[demas]

Hey guys!
I'm sick of not hooking up enough in 1st and 2nd and this time i decided to go the whole jackpot.
I live in Israel and we don't have drag tracks here. I am looking for something which will hook AMAZING on the street and will even last more than 1000 miles.


My 5.0 with the VMP S/C is a real beast and I can't get it to hook well at all on the street.
Right now i have in the front: 255/35/20 NT555 and in the rear: 315/35/20 NT05R (with more than 1500 miles on them).


WHEELS:
I decided to get rear wheels of 15x10" because as I understand (correct me if i'm wrong) i can get the most hook from this size.
I'm really debating between
1. SVE DRAG WHEEL 15X10 DARK STAINLESS (189$ @ https://lmr.com/item/SVE-10071653DH/Mustang-SVE-Drag-Wheel-15X10-Dark-Stainless-05-14)
AND between:
2. Race Star Dark Star Wheel 15"x10" (268$ @ http://www.cjponyparts.com/race-sta...chrome-direct-drill-15x10-2005-2014/p/W514-V/).


* Because of their price, i'm leaning towards the SVE - Is there any pros to get the Race Stars over them??


TIRES:
From what I understand, MT are much better for hooking so I have some options, please help me decide and why:
1. MT ET Street S/S - 295/55R15 (http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/strip.php?item=ETStreetSS)
2. MT ET Street S/S - 275/60R15
3. MT ET Street R - 325/50R15 (http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/strip.php?item=ETStreetR)
4. MT ET Street R - 275/50R15


* Whats the difference between the R and the SS? Which is better for my needs (GREAT TRACTION and Last pretty long due to a street use)?


** OR should I skip the 15" and just replace my current 20" to MT ET S/S 305/30/20?
BTW,
If you have any other options, please feel free to suggest.


Thank you guys, really appreciate it!

 

[Beercules]

Do you want it to handle around corners as well? If not, look into drag type suspension mods (viking shocks\struts) for weight transfer.

I just installed some et street ss tires, they hook really well, but don't know about durability yet.
I think the R tires are softer sticker tires, but will wear out sooner.

 

[demas]

Do you want it to handle around corners as well? If not, look into drag type suspension mods (viking shocks\struts) for weight transfer.

I just installed some et street ss tires, they hook really well, but don't know about durability yet.
I think the R tires are softer sticker tires, but will wear out sooner.

I wouldn't like to change my current suspension, which size of the SS you have? Or recommend?

 

[Beercules]

I have the 275\40\20. As wide as the wheel with more sidewall to absorb launches a bit better. So far I have to try to lose traction, but it's weird going around corners quickly. Better than 555r for straight line, but not corners. Don't know yet with rain.

 

[Speedboosted]

S/S will last longer, Street R will have more traction off the line (both will still be better then what you currently have). Both will also last over 1k miles easily unless you just sit and do burnouts all day.