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Ron in SoCal · #1 03-29-2011, 09:09 PM

The corvette guys I spoke to running NT05s seem to love them for a 200 treadwear, but for us guys running 18" rears they are non-existent last time I checked...

Track Junky · #2 03-29-2011, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

The corvette guys I spoke to running NT05s seem to love them for a 200 treadwear, but for us guys running 18" rears they are non-existent last time I checked...

No 05's for 18" rims? Thats surprising. You sure?

Ron in SoCal · #3 03-30-2011, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Track Junky

No 05's for 18" rims? Thats surprising. You sure?

Last I checked --

http://www.nittotire.com/functions/t....asp?tire=nt05

Payton King · #4 03-30-2011, 06:29 AM

Picked up a set of HRE's in 18x9.5 and 19x12.5. Really wanted to run the R888, but they do not make a 335 in a 19. I did end up with the NT05's because they do make 335 in a 19. Have not got my car back together, but I can tell you from the "finger nail" test they are pretty soft. Will know more in a month.

2 sets of rims are really the way to go, I would like to have a set of CCW C14's with a set of A6's for track days.

I am with you though, not real concerned not getting to compete in some of the events from a prize standpoint just as long as I get to run. Would much rather have a set of sticky tires.

Track Junky · #5 03-30-2011, 10:46 AM

The NT05 is a drag radial? Thats how Nitto's web site characterises it. How many of you guys have been using these for autocross and road course?

JustinB · #6 03-30-2011, 10:51 AM

The NT05 is not a drag radial. It has a 200 tread-wear. The NTO5R is a drag radial. We have set up tons of guys with NT05's with great feedback.

Track Junky · #7 03-30-2011, 11:18 AM

Ah yes, found it under "street tires". Thanks Justin. Anybody have reviews on the NT01's?

**Sieg** · #8 03-29-2011, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

The corvette guys I spoke to running NT05s seem to love them for a 200 treadwear, but for us guys running 18" rears they are non-existent last time I checked...

I just put 18's on my car, but the largest 18 is 295/35's, they also have up to 335/19's and 315/20's. The NT-01R's are their DOT roadrace tire. No experience with my 05's as it's still raining and snowing in my neighborhood.

http://www.nittotire.com/index.html

**Sieg** · #9 03-29-2011, 09:40 PM

Todd - Face it your car and you need all out slicks so you can explore the limits. Screw the class rules.

Or you need a support vehicle and umbrella girls.

Vegas69 · #10 03-29-2011, 09:44 PM

You really ain't much help...