[Z06] Nitto's
#21
Le Mans Master
Pro Mechanic
Nitto's
You're welcome!
Last edited by 4XLR8N; 12-02-2015 at 06:52 PM.
#23
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Now there's this one coming...Nitto 555 G2.
https://www.nittotire.com/passenger-...nt555g2-tires/
https://www.nittotire.com/passenger-...nt555g2-tires/
#25
Le Mans Master
I've had NT555r's on my supercharged Mustang, on my nitrous Mustang, on my twin turbo Cobra, and on my Z06, and they have been AWESOME in the rain.
I have never once had a sketchy moment in the rain in any of those cars. Are people letting them go baby's *** bald and then blaming poor wet traction on the tires or something?
#26
Le Mans Master
Edit: Bear in mind the nitto drag radials do run slightly narrower than other tires. If you put a 305 NT555 next to a 305 NT555r you will see a visible difference between the two, even though they are claiming the same section width.
Last edited by NosLaser; 12-10-2015 at 01:11 PM.
#27
Instructor
I don't know where this idea comes from, and I'm not sure why so many people say it.
I've had NT555r's on my supercharged Mustang, on my nitrous Mustang, on my twin turbo Cobra, and on my Z06, and they have been AWESOME in the rain.
I have never once had a sketchy moment in the rain in any of those cars. Are people letting them go baby's *** bald and then blaming poor wet traction on the tires or something?
I've had NT555r's on my supercharged Mustang, on my nitrous Mustang, on my twin turbo Cobra, and on my Z06, and they have been AWESOME in the rain.
I have never once had a sketchy moment in the rain in any of those cars. Are people letting them go baby's *** bald and then blaming poor wet traction on the tires or something?
#28
Instructor
305/35/18's on mine with room to spare.
Edit: Bear in mind the nitto drag radials do run slightly narrower than other tires. If you put a 305 NT555 next to a 305 NT555r you will see a visible difference between the two, even though they are claiming the same section width.
Edit: Bear in mind the nitto drag radials do run slightly narrower than other tires. If you put a 305 NT555 next to a 305 NT555r you will see a visible difference between the two, even though they are claiming the same section width.
#29
My mickey Thompson's leave the outside of the lip of the rim showing and it drives me nuts, do the nittos do that? I like the nt05r how do they handle 630rwhp on the street?
#30
Le Mans Master
#31
Safety Car
I find the tires a great compromise for the type of driving I do, which is roll-on acceleration pulls, and street driving where I can still enjoy the car (solid handling, twisty roads from time to time, etc). MTs and other super-soft compounds offer lousy handling in comparison, but better straight line traction for sure.
#32
Moderator
Sorry, I totally missed this thread. They are on c6z rep wheels 18/19 I am 275/35/18 front and 305/35/19 rears (I believe, I will check later today). I have ran nittos on all my fun cars for a long time I love them.
Here's a pic of the car with the rims and tires on it. If you want anymore pics just let me know.
Here's a pic of the car with the rims and tires on it. If you want anymore pics just let me know.
#33
Drifting
I don't know where this idea comes from, and I'm not sure why so many people say it.
I've had NT555r's on my supercharged Mustang, on my nitrous Mustang, on my twin turbo Cobra, and on my Z06, and they have been AWESOME in the rain.
I have never once had a sketchy moment in the rain in any of those cars. Are people letting them go baby's *** bald and then blaming poor wet traction on the tires or something?
I've had NT555r's on my supercharged Mustang, on my nitrous Mustang, on my twin turbo Cobra, and on my Z06, and they have been AWESOME in the rain.
I have never once had a sketchy moment in the rain in any of those cars. Are people letting them go baby's *** bald and then blaming poor wet traction on the tires or something?
#34
Le Mans Master
When I ran Nitto NT555R II tires they were down right scary in the rain. I had them hydro plan quite a bit even on full tread when I drove in the rain. I couldn't go much more than 50 mph. So that is where I made the statement. Perhaps these tires are different but I was concluding that based on past 100 treadwear Nitto tires.
Moral of the story to potential Nitto buyers is your mileage may vary I guess.
#35
Moderator
This is my research so far. I'm leaning towards the NT-01's right now.
Last edited by Zjoe6; 12-12-2015 at 12:15 PM.
#36
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Just bought a set of Nittos from Discount Tire Direct. NT 05s, 275-40/17 for front and 295-35/18 for rear. $767.22 delivered with $40.00 internet discount and free shipping. Not mounted yet but they look awesome.
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#37
Moderator
Nice find! Did you consider the NT-01's as well?
Last edited by Zjoe6; 12-12-2015 at 09:10 PM.
#38
Depends on how you drive it. Do your MTs grab 1st gear and hold? NT05Rs will not, unless your 630rwhp is very peaky at the top end of the rev-range, and not a lot of low-end TQ.
I find the tires a great compromise for the type of driving I do, which is roll-on acceleration pulls, and street driving where I can still enjoy the car (solid handling, twisty roads from time to time, etc). MTs and other super-soft compounds offer lousy handling in comparison, but better straight line traction for sure.
I find the tires a great compromise for the type of driving I do, which is roll-on acceleration pulls, and street driving where I can still enjoy the car (solid handling, twisty roads from time to time, etc). MTs and other super-soft compounds offer lousy handling in comparison, but better straight line traction for sure.
Last edited by Wip1000; 12-13-2015 at 06:25 PM.
#39
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
I looked at the NT-01s, but they don't have 295-35/18. Would have to go with 305-35/18s on the rears. Also, they are more of a road course tire vs the NT-05 that is a drag radial. For my driving I think the 05s are a better fit.
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