Nitto Invos or NT555???
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Burning Brakes
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Nitto Invos or NT555???
Will be needing new tires soon and considering one of the above (17/18). Anyone run any of these, if so which would you recommend. The car is putting down north of 400 hp and I intend to track the car. I'm also running C6Z51 sways and Z06 shocks, so what would you recommend for track/street duty in sumer only tire.
Burning Brakes
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From: Magnolia Greens NC
INVOs
I have been very satisfied with my INVOs... price wise they are a great value (discount tire direct has best $$$))...their ride & handling is excellent & quiet too. Only consideration you may want know is they start with 5/32nds tread depth...but, mine have over 12,000 miles and still have more miles than that left...the only other tire I would run would be those Michelin Pilot Sports they put on the ZR-1....but who has that kinda money to spend (these days) ??
and BTW, the rears,when heated up & inflated down for hard launches, stick as well as those Nitto Drag Radials did for me...
and BTW, the rears,when heated up & inflated down for hard launches, stick as well as those Nitto Drag Radials did for me...
Pro
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From: Carlisle KY
I have NT 555s on my 03, in stock sizes. I haven't had them long enough to be able to comment on how they wear. They are noticeably quieter than the stock Goodyears, although not a miracle, and they improved the car's ride - it isn't nearly as stiff. The car doesn't road walk as bad either. I like them.
Last edited by A Marsh; Mar 10, 2010 at 06:58 AM.
Drifting
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From: Kaukauna WI
I have NT 555s on my 03, in stock sizes. I haven't had them long enough to be able to comment on how they wear. They are noticeably quieter than the stock Goodyears, although not a miracle, and they improved the car's ride - it isn't nearly as stiff. The car doesn't road walk as bad either. I like them.
Melting Slicks
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From: Nathalie VA
St. Jude Donor '15-'16-'17-'18
I have 555's on my 02. They are pretty quite but break traction very easy in lower gears (even on hot summers day). I've had them for almost 2 years and they still have a lot of meat on them. If your looking for a good reasonably priced tire that rides good here you go.
-Cameron
-Cameron
Instructor
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From: Niceville Florida
INVO's if you don't mind keeping a smaller width on the rear. I have 305's so I went with 555R's on the back and INVO's up front.. Very quiet
I agree with the 555R's breaking traction VERY easy.
I agree with the 555R's breaking traction VERY easy.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Magnolia Greens NC
for the record
I installed INVOs in the available 295 width on my 2002 stock rear 18" wheels..and they work fine....but, fyi, the recommended max width for 18" '02 factory stock wheels is 285 ...
Cruising
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I have been very satisfied with my INVOs... price wise they are a great value (discount tire direct has best $$$))...their ride & handling is excellent & quiet too. Only consideration you may want know is they start with 5/32nds tread depth...but, mine have over 12,000 miles and still have more miles than that left...the only other tire I would run would be those Michelin Pilot Sports they put on the ZR-1....but who has that kinda money to spend (these days) ??
and BTW, the rears,when heated up & inflated down for hard launches, stick as well as those Nitto Drag Radials did for me...
and BTW, the rears,when heated up & inflated down for hard launches, stick as well as those Nitto Drag Radials did for me...
Racer
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Folsom CA
Please consider the Bridgestone RE11's... You will not be disappointed... TRUST ME.!!!.. I have seen them dead hook 600hp cars... and work really well when tracked.... I have pfadt coilovers... street sways and these RE11's and they are incredible!!!
