I wish tires..
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I wish tires..
Existed. 😐
About ready to give up after days of searching. Good old pandemic. The front size is available (for now) but trying to find a 305/35/18 is driving me nuts. I was set on the nitto 555r2/G2 combo. The G2's I can find, but the rears are nowhere to be found. There may be some nt01's around..
Im open to suggestions. My day drinking idea hasn't gotten me any closer so far..I mean, I'm making a tire post..
About ready to give up after days of searching. Good old pandemic. The front size is available (for now) but trying to find a 305/35/18 is driving me nuts. I was set on the nitto 555r2/G2 combo. The G2's I can find, but the rears are nowhere to be found. There may be some nt01's around..
Im open to suggestions. My day drinking idea hasn't gotten me any closer so far..I mean, I'm making a tire post..
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I also wanted a 305/35/18 and the only option I could find in stock anywhere was the NT01. I ended up going with a 315/30/18 Falken RT-615k+ and so far am happy. Much better in the rain than my old R888s were and seem pretty sticky still
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https://g2perf.com/products/copy-of-...r-1-100tw-tire
Maybe take a look at these Nankang tires they’re what Spec Corvette is racing on. I have not tried them, but plan on it when I buy my street going c5z06.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/autocrossing-and-roadracing/4536962-nankang-track-tires-available.html
Maybe take a look at these Nankang tires they’re what Spec Corvette is racing on. I have not tried them, but plan on it when I buy my street going c5z06.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/autocrossing-and-roadracing/4536962-nankang-track-tires-available.html
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Maybe take a look at these Nankang tires they’re what Spec Corvette is racing on. I have not tried them, but plan on it when I buy my street going c5z06.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...available.html[/QUOTE]
Maybe take a look at these Nankang tires they’re what Spec Corvette is racing on. I have not tried them, but plan on it when I buy my street going c5z06.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...available.html[/QUOTE]
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Got an update today through one of the shops I've been talking to. The rears that I want should be available in a couple weeks. Here's hoping..
What size are you guys running in front with 315/30/18 in the rear? Guessing a 275/35r17 instead of the 275/40r17's you'd use with a 305/35 rear?
Those Nankangs don't look half bad.
Im down to wait for what I was originally looking for if they'll indeed be available in a couple weeks. But if a 315/30 and 275/35 work as well I'd definitely consider it. Pros? Cons?
Thanks btw guys.
What size are you guys running in front with 315/30/18 in the rear? Guessing a 275/35r17 instead of the 275/40r17's you'd use with a 305/35 rear?
Those Nankangs don't look half bad.
Im down to wait for what I was originally looking for if they'll indeed be available in a couple weeks. But if a 315/30 and 275/35 work as well I'd definitely consider it. Pros? Cons?
Thanks btw guys.
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Got an update today through one of the shops I've been talking to. The rears that I want should be available in a couple weeks. Here's hoping..
What size are you guys running in front with 315/30/18 in the rear? Guessing a 275/35r17 instead of the 275/40r17's you'd use with a 305/35 rear?
Those Nankangs don't look half bad.
Im down to wait for what I was originally looking for if they'll indeed be available in a couple weeks. But if a 315/30 and 275/35 work as well I'd definitely consider it. Pros? Cons?
Thanks btw guys.
What size are you guys running in front with 315/30/18 in the rear? Guessing a 275/35r17 instead of the 275/40r17's you'd use with a 305/35 rear?
Those Nankangs don't look half bad.
Im down to wait for what I was originally looking for if they'll indeed be available in a couple weeks. But if a 315/30 and 275/35 work as well I'd definitely consider it. Pros? Cons?
Thanks btw guys.
Last edited by grinder11; Jun 22, 2021 at 05:20 PM.
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Looks like they reused the name for a new tire. 555r2 was a road race tire first.
https://www.americastire.com/buy-tir...storeCode=1053
https://www.americastire.com/buy-tir...storeCode=1053
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Existed. 😐
About ready to give up after days of searching. Good old pandemic. The front size is available (for now) but trying to find a 305/35/18 is driving me nuts. I was set on the nitto 555r2/G2 combo. The G2's I can find, but the rears are nowhere to be found. There may be some nt01's around..
Im open to suggestions. My day drinking idea hasn't gotten me any closer so far..I mean, I'm making a tire post..
About ready to give up after days of searching. Good old pandemic. The front size is available (for now) but trying to find a 305/35/18 is driving me nuts. I was set on the nitto 555r2/G2 combo. The G2's I can find, but the rears are nowhere to be found. There may be some nt01's around..
Im open to suggestions. My day drinking idea hasn't gotten me any closer so far..I mean, I'm making a tire post..
Nitto NT5R2 305/35R18 105W XL
The product code is correct: nitto 108700
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Looks like they reused the name for a new tire. 555r2 was a road race tire first.
https://www.americastire.com/buy-tir...storeCode=1053
https://www.americastire.com/buy-tir...storeCode=1053
Looks like the 555R2 is now just sold as a drag radial. The NT01 appears to be thir only road course tire available now. Per the Nitto site anyway.
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Site says your size "ships directly from the manufacturer on 6/28". Good luck brother!
