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you will really like these tires. I have nothing but great things to say about them. I run a 345/30-19 (mini-tubbed) on my TT C5.
They may not be the absolute stickiest DR out there, but they are the best street-driving DR, IMHO and I've tried them all over the span of the last 20yrs.
Certainly they will not handle like a MPSS or R888, but you also will not feel like you have really compromised then great handling aspects of your Vette, like you will if you get a softer sidewall DR.
I run mine full-time on my Vette and have had no issues. Definitely better than the Nitto 555R, which is also not a bad tire, but can't hold the kind of power you are making. I'm not going to tell you I can dead hook in 1st gear, but from a 2nd gear roll-on (I have tall gears in my trans...same as C6 ZR1, so that probably helps) my car hooks great when the tires are warm after 10-15 mins of street driving.
They may not be the absolute stickiest DR out there, but they are the best street-driving DR, IMHO and I've tried them all over the span of the last 20yrs.
Certainly they will not handle like a MPSS or R888, but you also will not feel like you have really compromised then great handling aspects of your Vette, like you will if you get a softer sidewall DR.
I run mine full-time on my Vette and have had no issues. Definitely better than the Nitto 555R, which is also not a bad tire, but can't hold the kind of power you are making. I'm not going to tell you I can dead hook in 1st gear, but from a 2nd gear roll-on (I have tall gears in my trans...same as C6 ZR1, so that probably helps) my car hooks great when the tires are warm after 10-15 mins of street driving.
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you will really like these tires. I have nothing but great things to say about them. I run a 345/30-19 (mini-tubbed) on my TT C5.
They may not be the absolute stickiest DR out there, but they are the best street-driving DR, IMHO and I've tried them all over the span of the last 20yrs.
Certainly they will not handle like a MPSS or R888, but you also will not feel like you have really compromised then great handling aspects of your Vette, like you will if you get a softer sidewall DR.
I run mine full-time on my Vette and have had no issues. Definitely better than the Nitto 555R, which is also not a bad tire, but can't hold the kind of power you are making. I'm not going to tell you I can dead hook in 1st gear, but from a 2nd gear roll-on (I have tall gears in my trans...same as C6 ZR1, so that probably helps) my car hooks great when the tires are warm after 10-15 mins of street driving.
They may not be the absolute stickiest DR out there, but they are the best street-driving DR, IMHO and I've tried them all over the span of the last 20yrs.
Certainly they will not handle like a MPSS or R888, but you also will not feel like you have really compromised then great handling aspects of your Vette, like you will if you get a softer sidewall DR.
I run mine full-time on my Vette and have had no issues. Definitely better than the Nitto 555R, which is also not a bad tire, but can't hold the kind of power you are making. I'm not going to tell you I can dead hook in 1st gear, but from a 2nd gear roll-on (I have tall gears in my trans...same as C6 ZR1, so that probably helps) my car hooks great when the tires are warm after 10-15 mins of street driving.
Last edited by Wildgoose; Apr 4, 2015 at 05:10 PM.
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I ran 555Rs for a long time on various vehicles, and it is a very good street tire with a better bite than a typical Z-rated tire. But it isn't nearly as good as the NT05R.
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I just came from the drags yesterday with the 345X30X19. I'm running 550 RWH. I wasn't expecting it to hook in 1st gear with any kind of RPM, but it did great in 2nd. The main thing I liked about the tires were....no wheel hop. The softer compound is great for that.
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Here is what they sent me......
Thank you for choosing Discount Tire Direct for your tire needs.
We aim to provide same-day shipping on all orders placed. We're currently out of stock on the product that you ordered, but are expecting a delivery from the manufacturer soon. This is a courtesy update and does not require action on your behalf for us to proceed.
· Delivery delays generally take an extra 3-4 business days.
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I ran a 11.87,.......but I slowed down trying not to break out. It didn't help....I broke out, anyway.
I should be able to get a lot lower. My 60' were still above 2 seconds. When I get them below 2 and not let off trying not to break out, the times should drop.
The R's were a pleasure to drive compared to regular compounds. I always had bad wheel hop in 2nd, when I shifted. There were no problems with the R's. I just need more seat time to get my 60' times down.
I'm not driving them on the street. I have an extra set of stock mag wheels I have them mounted on.
Today I'm going to have some Bridgestone RE-11's mounted on the rear. The standard NT05's that I have had for 30k miles are ready for replacement.
I should be able to get a lot lower. My 60' were still above 2 seconds. When I get them below 2 and not let off trying not to break out, the times should drop.
The R's were a pleasure to drive compared to regular compounds. I always had bad wheel hop in 2nd, when I shifted. There were no problems with the R's. I just need more seat time to get my 60' times down.
I'm not driving them on the street. I have an extra set of stock mag wheels I have them mounted on.
Today I'm going to have some Bridgestone RE-11's mounted on the rear. The standard NT05's that I have had for 30k miles are ready for replacement.
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