Need tire advice: Will have ~$1000 for rubber

[memphisstylee]

So not too long ago I picked up a set of staggered 9-10 Saleen 20's for my 09 GT and have been doing a good amount of research on tires but Id like to hear recommendations from people here. Like the title says, I'm willing to spend up to $1000 for all 4 tires. Ive been looking at Nitto 555's, Nitto Invo's, Falken 452's, and BFG g-force. This is for my daily driver and I would say my driving style is aggressive/spirited but not all the time. I would like to have descent treadware and good all-around traction in both turns and off the line. As for the sizes im looking at running 255/35r20 on the fronts and 285/30r20 on the rears. So, based on what I said, have I narrowed it down a good selection and which would you choose and why? Thanks for the help guys.

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[Jazzer The Cat]

I have not driven on any of the specific tires above, but can give you what I would recommend as the likely better dry traction tire between them..... IMO:

1. Nitto Invo's
2. Nitto NT555's
3. Falken 452's
4. BFG g-Force KDW's?

Your desire for 20" wheels will limit your off-the-line traction a bit, as it relates to good launching. The profile hights are going to ride your car a bit rougher than you are likely used to, so something you must learn to accept.

I like the Invo's for a couple reasons and would be the tread pattern and the softer compound than that of the NT555. I do wish it were a bit more solid on the outter edge, but is going to benefit the corners well, I believe. These are a pretty soft tire, so you will likely get a bit less mileage from them over the other 3, so overall cost of running them will be higher in the long run. Personally, I think that the softer tire will be more beneficial to the driving experience, so given the above choices, what I would do.

Jazzer