New Nittos??
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New Nittos??
Does anyone know if they have come out with the 18 inch Nitto 555R drag radial yet? If so, what sizes and what will work on a stock rear 18 inch rim? I have heard different stories on this. Thanks guys :cheers:
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Re: New Nittos?? (LittleBoyBlu99)
i will! i have been waiting to finish my little project, installed 231 237 cam patriot stageII ls6 then tranny went! just pulled tranny and took to builder.i bought the tires now so that theyll be waiting to installed. should make BIG diff. as emts just blew through traction control!!!l :lolg: :lolg:
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Re: New Nittos?? (Y2KRoadster)
SIZE:
275/40/17
285/35/18- in my opinion it doesn't have enough side wall to make a good DR
305/35/18 nearly identical in hieght to the stock size tires, but would be much better mounted on a 10.5"(ZO6size) or 11.0" rim, although it will fit on a 9.5" :yesnod:
275/40/17
285/35/18- in my opinion it doesn't have enough side wall to make a good DR
305/35/18 nearly identical in hieght to the stock size tires, but would be much better mounted on a 10.5"(ZO6size) or 11.0" rim, although it will fit on a 9.5" :yesnod:
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Re: New Nittos?? (Y2KRoadster)
Does anyone know if they have come out with the 18 inch Nitto 555R drag radial yet? If so, what sizes and what will work on a stock rear 18 inch rim? I have heard different stories on this.
http://66.54.67.57/tires_555r.asp
Click on "sizes and specs"...
[Modified by NIGHTMARE...2001, 6:45 PM 1/17/2004]
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Re: New Nittos?? (NIGHTMARE...2001)
Oh, I almost forgot, my Vette is dropped 1 inch so will I still be ok? The car will be on the street as well and I am concerned about rubbing when I am banging around corners...will I still have no clearance issues?
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Re: New Nittos?? (Y2KRoadster)
Oh, I almost forgot, my Vette is dropped 1 inch so will I still be ok? The car will be on the street as well and I am concerned about rubbing when I am banging around corners...will I still have no clearance issues?
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Re: New Nittos?? (Y2KRoadster)
Oh, I almost forgot, my Vette is dropped 1 inch so will I still be ok? The car will be on the street as well and I am concerned about rubbing when I am banging around corners...will I still have no clearance issues?
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Re: New Nittos?? (Y2KRoadster)
Does anyone know if they have come out with the 18 inch Nitto 555R drag radial yet? If so, what sizes and what will work on a stock rear 18 inch rim? I have heard different stories on this. Thanks guys :cheers:
Brent
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Re: New Nittos?? (FASTENUF)
With the 305/35/18, will I have to alter anything in the wheel well?
Nope, your good to go :steering:
Nope, your good to go :steering:
Not true, that tire is too and wide without a mini-tube it will rub some.
[Modified by 99BlueCoupe, 8:37 AM 1/18/2004]
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Re: New Nittos?? (99BlueCoupe)
SIZE:better mounted on a 10.5"(ZO6size) or 11.0" rim, although it will fit on a 9.5" :yesnod:
That tire is alittle to wide for a 9.5' wheel.
That tire is alittle to wide for a 9.5' wheel.
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Re: New Nittos?? (99BlueCoupe)
With the 305/35/18, will I have to alter anything in the wheel well?
Nope, your good to go :steering:
Not true, that tire is too and wide without a mini-tube it will rub some.
[Modified by 99BlueCoupe, 8:37 AM 1/18/2004]
Nope, your good to go :steering:
Not true, that tire is too and wide without a mini-tube it will rub some.
[Modified by 99BlueCoupe, 8:37 AM 1/18/2004]
But like i said earlier i would recommend a 10.5" rim :thumbs:
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Re: New Nittos?? (FASTENUF)
SIZE:better mounted on a 10.5"(ZO6size) or 11.0" rim, although it will fit on a 9.5" :yesnod:
That tire is alittle to wide for a 9.5' wheel.
I have a 305/45 mounted on a 9.5" rim, works fine :yesnod:
That tire is alittle to wide for a 9.5' wheel.
I have a 305/45 mounted on a 9.5" rim, works fine :yesnod:
Since you squeesed that tire on a 9.5' wheel, you have made it so the tire doesn't ride on it's full contact patch. Basically the tire is now say a 295 or less. It doesn't make sence to me why people who are trying to max out performance would do this. Did you notice how the sidewall sticks out past the edge of the wheel? I tried this combo too and the tire to me looked as if it wanted to burst off the wheel. Since you went with the 305/45, you must of burned a hole in the well. I know, I tried it.
Tires are the most important thing on the car and people here on the forum are always stuffing big tires on small wheels and then telling people who don't know any better that it works.
[Modified by 99BlueCoupe, 9:27 AM 1/18/2004]