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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 02:24 PM
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okay, so the NT05R has been out in a 19x345 for a while now. How are they doing? how do they hook compared to the invoes? what kinda tire life are people getting out of them?
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 04:52 PM
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Much better than the Invos, but still not enough, the vote goes to the M.T.345x18...
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 12:46 PM
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Not enough for what based on your experience? (RWHP)
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 04:53 PM
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Not enough for what based on your experience? (RWHP)
He makes alot...900 rwhp or so FWIR!
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I had just ordered a set of these tires for my 725 rwhp C6 the day before my diff blew out. Once I have a new diff in the spring, I'll let you know how they hook at this level.
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Originally Posted by BigMay60
Not enough for what based on your experience? (RWHP)
935rwhp... + very well prepped track
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Big
935rwhp... + very well prepped track
If u mean our shootout... Track wasn't prepped that day imo
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 10:57 PM
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They work awesome with my 700rwhp TVS 2300 build
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Big
Much better than the Invos, but still not enough, the vote goes to the M.T.345x18...
i would be ALL OVER the MTs if there was a 18x12" Spyder. but no one makes them yet;(
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im on my second set of NT05s. very happy with street performance. not so happy with track performance but thats why im looking for slicks/skinnies now.
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Originally Posted by camaross621
im on my second set of NT05s. very happy with street performance. not so happy with track performance
You used the NT05 (street tire) or the NT05R (drag radial)?
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Originally Posted by LS1LT1
You used the NT05 (street tire) or the NT05R (drag radial)?
the NT05R seems to be good
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Originally Posted by dennis50nj
the NT05R seems to be good
I agree...and the new pair that I bought (got them at a severely discounted price from someone that won them at the LSX Shootout in October) arrives tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by LS1LT1
I agree...and the new pair that I bought (got them at a severely discounted price from someone that won them at the LSX Shootout in October) arrives tomorrow.
what size
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Originally Posted by dennis50nj
what size
I could've chosen any size they make but I went with the 285-40-18s, a little taller than I'd like but I have those 18" C5 wheels from Mike that needed tires so I had to go with the closest 18 that would fit.
Was going to pick the much more expensive (like $400.00 each ) 19s or 20s and then just resell them for some good profit but I really want to try them out and I do have the rims just sittin' around.
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Originally Posted by LS1LT1
I could've chosen any size they make but I went with the 285-40-18s, a little taller than I'd like but I have those 18" C5 wheels from Mike that needed tires so I had to go with the closest 18 that would fit.
Was going to pick the much more expensive (like $400.00 each ) 19s or 20s and then just resell them for some good profit but I really want to try them out and I do have the rims just sittin' around.
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