Nitto NT05: Street R Compound Tire, 200 Treadwear

[Bud]

Here is a new (available early 2009) tire from Nitto that looks real good! Comes in many sizes including 275/40/20. They are W rated, 200 treadwear, AA traction. I think this will be a tire a lot of people are going to get excited about...including me.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-tech/2181003-nt05-nittos-new-ultimate-street-tire.html
http://www.nittotire.com/#index.tire.nt05.sizes
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=188261
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbfP7XbGSIU

Here's a pic from a guy after a day at the track:
http://i39.tinypic.com/28ldxsx.jpg

[DRKNE55]

pretty damn good wear. i soooo need tires that i am literally scared to put my diablo tune back in the car.

[paxton]

pretty damn good wear. i soooo need tires that i am literally scared to put my diablo tune back in the car.

Pussy!!! Your car ain't that fast!!!!Hahahahaha :jk:

[HEMISFEAR]

Those are crazy tires! Pretty soft too.

[Bud]

Nitto Tire U.S.A., Inc., announces the release of its new summer max performance tire, the NT05. The NT05 is Nitto’s most aggressive non-competition street tire. The tire gets its name from the fusion of two existing tires: the NT01, Nitto’s D.O.T.-approved R-compound, and the NT555, Nitto’s popular UHP tire. The name signifies that the tire is based on the NT01’s award-winning race technology but designed specifically for maximum street performance.

Cypress, CA (PRWEB) November 4, 2008 -- Nitto Tire U.S.A., Inc., announces the release of its new summer max performance tire, the NT05. The NT05 is Nitto’s most aggressive non-competition street tire. The tire gets its name from the fusion of two existing tires: the NT01, Nitto’s D.O.T.-approved R-compound, and the NT555, Nitto’s popular UHP tire. The name signifies that the tire is based on the NT01’s award-winning race technology but designed specifically for maximum street performance.

Nitto’s top priority was to optimize dry performance. To achieve this, Nitto’s engineers used the most advanced computer simulation and extensive on-track testing to identify the optimal tread design and compound. The large, continuous center rib and big outer shoulder blocks provide optimum tread contact with the road and the reinforced tread blocks provide exceptional rigidity and stability. These tread features help provide crisp turn-in, excellent steering feedback, and stability under braking; all of which contribute to boosting driver confidence. The result is a tire that responds instantly to your steering, acceleration and braking inputs, inspiring confidence and keeping you connected to the road.

The NT05 will be available in the most popular sizes for high-performance vehicles. Several sizes will be available first quarter 2009 with additional sizes released throughout the year.

Available 1st Quarter 2009:
235/40ZR17 90W
255/40ZR17 98W XL
275/40ZR17 98W
315/35ZR17 102W
235/40ZR18 95W XL
245/40ZR18 97W XL
265/35ZR18 97W XL
275/35ZR18 99W XL
275/40ZR18 99W
285/35ZR18 101W XL
295/35ZR18 99W
295/45ZR18 112W XL
225/40ZR19 93W XL
235/35ZR19 91W XL
245/35ZR19 93W XL
275/30ZR19 96W XL
275/35ZR19 100W XL
335/30ZR19 103W
275/40ZR20 106W XL
315/35ZR20 110W XL

Available 2nd Quarter 2009:
245/40ZR19 98W XL
255/35ZR20 97W XL
255/45ZR20 101W
275/35ZR20 102W XL

Nitto Tire develops performance tires for all uses, including racing, off-road and street. Using state-of-the-art manufacturing and testing facilities in both Japan and the United States, Nitto provides innovative and high-quality performance tires for the most demanding automotive enthusiasts. For more information about Nitto or its products, visit the company’s web site or contact the company directly. Nitto and Fueled by Enthusiasts are registered trademarks or trademarks of Nitto Tire U.S.A., Inc., located at 6021 Katella Ave., Ste 250, Cypress, CA 90630.



I might give these a try when the Invo's wear out if they are not a lot more expensive than the Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas.

[HEMISFEAR]

FUCK! NO 305???????????????

Shit, looks like I'll be going with Nitto 555R for the street after all.

[HEMISFEAR]

Nitto Tire has announced the release of its new summer max-performance tire, the NT05. The NT05 is Nitto's most aggressive non-competition street tire. The NT05 tire is based on the Nitto NT01 race tire technology but designed specifically for maximum street performance.

NT05 features:
- Large continuous center rib and big outer shoulder blocks provide optimum tread contact with the road
- Outer shoulder was engineered with a large contact patch to optimize dry performance and cornering
- Reinforced tread blocks provide rigidity and stability

These tread features help provide crisp turn-in, excellent steering feedback, and stability under braking; all of which contribute to boosting driver confidence.

634

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbfP7XbGSIU

[vvv90]

Should be a great tire.

I'm at odds right now whether I should got with that or the NT01's. I need the stickiest tire I can get!

[HEMISFEAR]

These were on backorder but are ready to ship again. Whose gonna be the first to try them here?

[BAD SS]

I may be ordering a set for the rears soon...

[HEMISFEAR]

I may be ordering a set for the rears soon...

Sweet. Hopefully they're turn out to be a great choice.

[DRKNE55]

where the hell has rick run off to?

[HEMISFEAR]

where the hell has rick run off to?


He was here last week for a few. Said something about not being home and couldn't wait to get back. Much of the EQ has been scarce everywhere.

[cheatek]

What the frick?!?! Those groves are friggin MASSIVE!!! How the hell does that tire have any grip with water channels in it like that?!?! Uh pass, I want a "summer" tire only.

[vvv90]

What the frick?!?! Those groves are friggin MASSIVE!!! How the hell does that tire have any grip with water channels in it like that?!?! Uh pass, I want a "summer" tire only.


It's all about balance....It may have groves, er, grooves, er whatever, but it makes up for it in compound/sticky-ness.

[DRKNE55]

He was here last week for a few. Said something about not being home and couldn't wait to get back. Much of the EQ has been scarce everywhere.

hes prob out there poppin heads off some assholes. hurry back rickster!

[Bud]

where the hell has rick run off to?

I've been REAL busy at a school. I pop in for a few minutes every few days. I miss all you fucks. Gotta Run!!!! :obscene:

[DRKNE55]

I've been REAL busy at a school. I pop in for a few minutes every few days. I miss all you fucks. Gotta Run!!!! :obscene:

i see! have fun and dont get hurt ya homo!

[Bud]

What the frick?!?! Those groves are friggin MASSIVE!!! How the hell does that tire have any grip with water channels in it like that?!?! Uh pass, I want a "summer" tire only.

I'm really excited about these tires. They are a great summer tire. A guy who's opinion I really trust (especially about tires) over at Charger Forums (GHLS87) just switched from the V's to these. He say's he loves them...even more than the V's. He says they handle great. He was given a set as a tester prior to them being released to the public.


i see! have fun and dont get hurt ya homo!

Thanks brother!!

[StevoSRT]

I am going to get these when I switch tires :)

[cheatek]

I am going to get these when I switch tires :)

Need to add them to your "Pending Install" list in your sig then ... hehe:D:smack:

[StevoSRT]

Need to add them to your "Pending Install" list in your sig then ... hehe:D:smack:

listen paxies butt buddy....ill be pending my foot up your ass LOL

sorry it takes more than a day to have a motor built :bj:

[cheatek]

I still don't get how a tire with huge water channels like that can stick so good. THOSE CHANNELS ARE HUGE!!!! It's like a 275 width tire is really 255!! WHERE'S THE TREAD!?!?

Alright, alright, I'll stop. RICK, I expect a fully detailed report on these bad boys soon buddy, you're the expert!!!!!!

[Bud]

I still don't get how a tire with huge water channels like that can stick so good. THOSE CHANNELS ARE HUGE!!!! It's like a 275 width tire is really 255!! WHERE'S THE TREAD!?!?

Alright, alright, I'll stop. RICK, I expect a fully detailed report on these bad boys soon buddy, you're the expert!!!!!!


"The large, continuous center rib and big outer shoulder blocks provide optimum tread contact with the road and the reinforced tread blocks provide exceptional rigidity and stability. These tread features help provide crisp turn-in, excellent steering feedback, and stability under braking; all of which contribute to boosting driver confidence. The result is a tire that responds instantly to your steering, acceleration and braking inputs, inspiring confidence and keeping you connected to the road."

[CentralTexHemi]

I know Hal put some on is ride and loves them (Mains dont flame me for mentioning Hal) he has a beast of a car.

[CentralTexHemi]

Fugg it I'll order some for the Jeep right now

[Bud]

I know Hal put some on is ride and loves them (Mains dont flame me for mentioning Hal) he has a beast of a car.

Wade, is Mains over here? I haven't seen him!

[CentralTexHemi]

I was being sarcastic to Milan I guess it did not go over well my bad. Anyway those fuggers are expensive even thru discounttiredirect they were $1,060 so I opted for the Vreds in 275/40/20 and 315/35/20 $745 shipped

[Bud]

I was being sarcastic to Milan I guess it did not go over well my bad. Anyway those fuggers are expensive even thru discounttiredirect they were $1,060 so I opted for the Vreds in 275/40/20 and 315/35/20 $745 shipped

Haha....I kinda figured it was a pot shot!! You know how I feel about the V's. You can't go wrong with them. They are a much better tire then my Invo's. It will be a hard choice for me when I'm ready to replace these POS Invo's.

[vvv90]

I was being sarcastic to Milan I guess it did not go over well my bad. Anyway those fuggers are expensive even thru discounttiredirect they were $1,060 so I opted for the Vreds in 275/40/20 and 315/35/20 $745 shipped


Fuck, that's cheap. They're about $1500 for the Vette.

[DevssrT]

SICK looking tires...wonder about winter performance??...hmmm

[vvv90]

SICK looking tires...wonder about winter performance??...hmmm


Winter?

STFU


Not happnin'

[HEMISFEAR]

Dahahaha.

[Xrated]

i saw these over at AEcarbon lastweek(ryan) there showed them to me. Belonged to one of the guys who dropped off his ride(300C srt).. I like them,but hate to see how $$!!!

[StevoSRT]

Haha....I kinda figured it was a pot shot!! You know how I feel about the V's. You can't go wrong with them. They are a much better tire then my Invo's. It will be a hard choice for me when I'm ready to replace these POS Invo's.

how POS ey are the Invo's?

I want them for the front...im not mr rally racer like you I just want them cause they have higher tread wear then these for the front....

cause i got a little package in the mail today....

[Xrated]

i love the invos and have well over 50k on my front ones :)

[StevoSRT]

i love the invos and have well over 50k on my front ones :)

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet haha

i drive pretty tame normally so it shouldnt be a huge deal

[markus]

holy shit that things got revines in it

[Bud]

Steve, the Invo's are a good tire. And for what you use them for it's probably a good choice. I won't ever get another staggered setup for my SRT8 again though. You know the way I drive and the balance got all discombobulated by doing a stagger. Even with increasing the front pressures a good deal it still understeers a good bit.

[StevoSRT]

holy shit that things got revines in it

they really arent as hugenormise as you think....they are big...but not like OMGWTF huge


Steve, the Invo's are a good tire. And for what you use them for it's probably a good choice. I won't ever get another staggered setup for my SRT8 again though. You know the way I drive and the balance got all discombobulated by doing a stagger. Even with increasing the front pressures a good deal it still understeers a good bit.

I drive like your grandmas mom around here....the police know me by my first name...and the god damn car is RED so it doesnt help hahahahaha

I have 2 reasons for wanting 245's in the front....

#1) Looks....believe me when i tell you that no one is as anal (have fun with that one gents) about things as I am LOL

#2) and I dont even know how much this matters but....smaller tire up front...less contact area....less weight....better for driving in a straight line really fast LOL

[cheatek]

holy shit that things got revines in it

Thank you, nice to see I'm not alone in my thinking


they really arent as hugenormise as you think....they are big...but not like OMGWTF huge

like girls say when I drop my pants ... :D

[StevoSRT]

Thank you, nice to see I'm not alone in my thinking



like girls say when I drop my pants ... :D

yes exactly...they say

wow thats not huge LOL