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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 11:17 PM
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I want to get a set of Nitto's 305/35/18 555R Drag Radials for the Z06. I will be at Carlisle next week but so far the first price I got was INSANE! Any ideas on where to get Nitto drag radials at a decent price?

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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 12:20 AM
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Have you tried the Nittos yet. I am not a big fan, didn't hook up at the track for crap. My friends also have them on their 03 Cobras and are not real impressed.
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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Nitto's are great, they just don't last very long. RIIs would be ideal for the track.

The cost should bearound $300 each for the rears, about $185 fro the fronts.
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 01:38 PM
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I am also looking for some tires. I have the Nitto Drags on the rear of mine. I found some at discounttiredirect.com
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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Im going with the Kumos MTX ECSTA. Hearing good things about em..
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 12:23 PM
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I have the 555 RII Road Race version which are similarly priced. Best price I got was from Discount Tire on-line which the local Discount Tire store agreed to match (including my cost for shipping).

275/40 fronts $200
305/35 rears $315

Prices including mounting but not balancing.

My speed shop is primarily Mustang drag racers and they all run Nittos at Gainesville and speak very highly of them. Drive to the track, drop the pressure and run 'em.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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Mike,

The nitto's are great tires! As you know all the local guys with mucho power swear by them. I picked up my set from Discount tire, best price.

Bobby
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