@Ruptured Duck I installed the Nitto 555 g2 in 285 30 20 on mine and it does well. It is 1/4 inch smaller in diameter than stock so the speedometer is off just a little.
@Ruptured Duck I installed the Nitto 555 g2 in 285 30 20 on mine and it does well. It is 1/4 inch smaller in diameter so the speedometer is off just a little.
thanks... The 275/30/20 is 26.54 and the 285/30/20 is 26.77
It will be closer than my current tire.
It's also gonna be about 1/2" wider.
Just needed confirmation before spending the cash.
I went with the Nitto NT555 G2 285/30/20 but my dealer won't put it on the rear tire. They are staying it's too wide.
I did the research as much as possible only to be told it won't fit.
I am not to much of a gear head, so please bare with me on this.
I went with the Nitto NT555 G2 285/30/20 but my dealer won't put it on the rear tire. They are staying it's too wide.
I did the research as much as possible only to be told it won't fit.
I am not to much of a gear head, so please bare with me on this.
It will fit. Dealer must not want the work. Take it to a tire store and ask them to mount it. That is a directional tire so you will have to show them which way it mounts.
It fits fine.
It will fit. Dealer must not want the work. Take it to a tire store and ask them to mount it. That is a directional tire so you will have to show them which way it mounts.It fits fine.
Thanks Rob!!
I'm pretty sure they took it to a 'tire place' they were worried about sidewall being damage due to it being wide?
Dealer kept trying to get me to re-buy the stock tire.
Dealer kept trying to get me to re-buy the stock tire.
.
Of course he did ... he wanted to charge you $150 for a $40 tire ............ 
.
It will fit. Dealer must not want the work. Take it to a tire store and ask them to mount it. That is a directional tire so you will have to show them which way it mounts.It fits fine.
Nice hand grenade! 
Nice hand grenade!
Damn straight, a GOOD FRIEND gave that to me.
Costco mounted mine! Just took rims and tires... Then put them on myself with @DKF Texass help... 
Actually, the dealer probably wanted closer to $300 for a $130 tire.
Technically, Nitto calls for a 9.5" wide rim for their 555 G2 285/30ZR20 tire. - NT555 G2 Summer Ultra High Performance Tire
Actually, the dealer probably wanted closer to $300 for a $130 tire.
Technically, Nitto calls for a 9.5" wide rim for their 555 G2 285/30ZR20 tire. - NT555 G2 Summer Ultra High Performance Tire
That's why I was asking and the only real reason I went with the 275 the last go around. For this next rear tire I really want that little extra width and just wanted long term feedback.
Actually, the dealer probably wanted closer to $300 for a $130 tire.
It was a joke but just for general information ....
The Kenda Kaiser K20 255-35ZR20 can be had for an average of around $80 - Polaris no longer has them specially made with "Slingshot" on the sidewall.
One source : $78.93 - Kenda Kaiser (KR20) - tires | Buy Kenda Kaiser (KR20) tires at SimpleTire
Polaris lists the same for $238 retail .....
TIRE, REAR, PREM., 255 [T15AAPF]
5415836
........ 
.
Display MoreIt was a joke but just for general information ....
The Kenda Kaiser K20 255-35ZR20 can be had for an average of around $80 - Polaris no longer has them specially made with "Slingshot" on the sidewall.
One source : $78.93 - Kenda Kaiser (KR20) - tires | Buy Kenda Kaiser (KR20) tires at SimpleTire
Polaris lists the same for $238 retail .....
TIRE, REAR, PREM., 255 [T15AAPF]
5415836
........
.
Isn't that just insane. I just saw those on SimpleTire today and laughed. I have been running the Federal 595 EVO and its has been a good tire for the $85 I paid for it. Its been on 2 Slings and covered about 8K miles. Its not down to the bar but close. Its performed good in the rain that i have been in.
There are some good inexpensive tires if that is what you are looking for. Federal is the oldest Taiwan manufacture. Federal Tyres - Corporate - History
So a 275-30-20 will go on the stock SL rim without safety issues ? any issues with the speedo being off +/- ?
don't know nothing about no damn tires, but a little birdie told me that if you reduce your side wall height you will also reduce your grip on corners! On a rear SL rim think about going a 275/35/20 instead of a 275/30/20. And after much testing I would say the BF Goodrich Sport Comp 2 is one of the best tires I've had.
I also would say that the expert in this field is @Slingrazor for sure as I believe he has the best set up I've ever seen and his slingshot seemed to just become part of the road.
I do know that a 275 is listed as OK to put on the stock SL rim but the 285 is slightly over size for that wheel.
don't know nothing about no damn tires, but a little birdie told me that if you reduce your side wall height you will also reduce your grip on corners! On a rear SL rim think about going a 275/35/20 instead of a 275/30/20. And after much testing I would say the BF Goodrich Sport Comp 2 is one of the best tires I've had.
I also would say that the expert in this field is @Slingrazor for sure as I believe he has the best set up I've ever seen and his slingshot seemed to just become part of the road.
I do know that a 275 is listed as OK to put on the stock SL rim but the 285 is slightly over size for that wheel.
@Painter I think the next set of tires will include new wheels. I'm going to go with either a 18" or a 19" out back for the very reason you note. The 20" rear is just to tall with anything other than a 35 or under in my opinion. I like off the line speed and my N/A sling needs all the help it can get.
Simple tire is good! Shipped to ntb... Mounted at Costco...
