Nitto Invos
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Racer
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From: Valley Center CA
Nitto Invos
I just got a set of these. The car is much quieter and rides better.
I am sure the grip is superior.
Next week I head for the Nevada Open Road Race. I will know more after that.
I have a compressor, a plug kit and a big can of fix a flat. I will never use run flats again.
The pic of the front will not upload.
I am sure the grip is superior.
Next week I head for the Nevada Open Road Race. I will know more after that.
I have a compressor, a plug kit and a big can of fix a flat. I will never use run flats again.
The pic of the front will not upload.
Le Mans Master
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Just bought a set for $1100 including labor and alignment. Could have bought a set of Firestone for about $1200 out the door without alignment....just did not work out. Everyone would have a different impression on any tire. Then again everyone drives differently. Anyway to me, these tires match my likings in almost every aspect. My car is much quieter and feels more stable.
Racer
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From: Phoenix Arizona
I also changed to non-runflats a few weeks ago. Was going to get the Nittos but decided on the Kumho SPTs at the last minute. I just couldn't get used to the plain sidewall and tread pattern on the Invos. The SPTs have more of a stock look and match the car better IMO. I actually would have preferred the Nittos as I think they are a more prestigious brand but am happy with the SPTs.
Anyway glad you like your new tires. Now give that Vette a wash young man!
Anyway glad you like your new tires. Now give that Vette a wash young man!
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Racer
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From: Valley Center CA
I agree that tires are a personal choice. I was going to get some Toyo performance tires but they were back ordered and I leave Monday for the Nevada Open Road Race. For NT05 you need a 12" rear wheel
Just bought a set for $1100 including labor and alignment. Could have bought a set of Firestone for about $1200 out the door without alignment....just did not work out. Everyone would have a different impression on any tire. Then again everyone drives differently. Anyway to me, these tires match my likings in almost every aspect. My car is much quieter and feels more stable.
Safety Car
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crazy how much better they are then stock. quieter (shockingly so), stickier, softer ride as well. My wife finally made me put mine on,,,,i personally loved the tire smell in my living room
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I also changed to non-runflats a few weeks ago. Was going to get the Nittos but decided on the Kumho SPTs at the last minute. I just couldn't get used to the plain sidewall and tread pattern on the Invos. The SPTs have more of a stock look and match the car better IMO. I actually would have preferred the Nittos as I think they are a more prestigious brand but am happy with the SPTs.
Anyway glad you like your new tires. Now give that Vette a wash young man!
Anyway glad you like your new tires. Now give that Vette a wash young man!
The tred on those invos look very exotic if you ask me compared to the factory tire tred. Hopefully those Invos are an all season tire.
Melting Slicks
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That's funny...but seriously, I have had some brand new Invo's that smelled really bad. I had a set drop shipped to a local dealer, and the service manager mentioned the stink. It's been reported here from time to time, although I haven't read anything recently about it. It wouldn't stop me from continuing to use them, and the strange odor didn't last very long either. My C6 has 462 rwhp with 4.10 gears, and I get reasonable traction with them. They are a great tire for the money.
Le Mans Master
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I just got a set of these. The car is much quieter and rides better.
I am sure the grip is superior.
Next week I head for the Nevada Open Road Race. I will know more after that.
I have a compressor, a plug kit and a big can of fix a flat. I will never use run flats again.
The pic of the front will not upload.
I am sure the grip is superior.
Next week I head for the Nevada Open Road Race. I will know more after that.
I have a compressor, a plug kit and a big can of fix a flat. I will never use run flats again.
The pic of the front will not upload.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 263
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From: Phoenix Arizona
Got the SPTs at the local (Scottsdale) Discount Tire. Cost was $900 installed including TPMS recalibration. These guys know Corvettes and recommended the Kumho's over the Invo's on the basis of quieter ride and longer tire life. I'm sure either would be a good choice and much better than the stock GYs.
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Racer
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From: Valley Center CA
My RFs have 12k miles on them and ample tread left. The RFs are also very heavy - unsprung weight.
A possible scenario for me is wait in the desert for a tow truck to come 60 miles one way or use fix a flat. This assumes I can't find an object in the tire.
A possible scenario for me is wait in the desert for a tow truck to come 60 miles one way or use fix a flat. This assumes I can't find an object in the tire.
Team Owner
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Got the SPTs at the local (Scottsdale) Discount Tire. Cost was $900 installed including TPMS recalibration. These guys know Corvettes and recommended the Kumho's over the Invo's on the basis of quieter ride and longer tire life. I'm sure either would be a good choice and much better than the stock GYs.
$900 I can live with that.
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That's funny...but seriously, I have had some brand new Invo's that smelled really bad. I had a set drop shipped to a local dealer, and the service manager mentioned the stink. It's been reported here from time to time, although I haven't read anything recently about it. It wouldn't stop me from continuing to use them, and the strange odor didn't last very long either. My C6 has 462 rwhp with 4.10 gears, and I get reasonable traction with them. They are a great tire for the money.
I can't imagine a warehouse loaded with Nitto tires....
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Burning Brakes
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You folks really should do your research beyond this forum. I get a bunch of good info from here, but sometimes bias.
The Invo's look ok, but here's one of many tests that summarize the same results
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...mparison_tests
If cool looking tires are what you're going for, you're all set.
The Invo's look ok, but here's one of many tests that summarize the same results
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...mparison_tests
If cool looking tires are what you're going for, you're all set.