nitto nt-05

Jucostud · February 15th, 2009, 03:07 AM

my impression of the new nitto is that i wouldn't buy them. Haven't driven on one, but we got one in the shop last week. This tire will be like driving on drag radials. The tire comes brand new with only 7/32's worth of tread.

If you are buying a tire to put on a spare set of rims to go to the track then ok, but i wouldn't buy these for daily driving. These tires are going to wear quick(under 10k miles) and be loud as hell. These are no comparable to street tires like the kdw's and nt555's. I'd stay away from them unless you have the money to replace tires all the time or you want them for the track.

bullitt5576 · February 15th, 2009, 03:31 AM

my 555r's have lasted me 11k miles, granted they look damn near like slicks and are getting replaced after the track visit tomorrow, but the nt05 is what i have waiting to be put on so hopefully they are better than the first impressions you got

Jucostud · February 15th, 2009, 03:39 AM

nitto dr's come with 6/32's of tread. these come with 7. Your not gonna get much more life out of them. They might be sticky, but these tires are gonna ride like crap. They aren't made to be daily drivers.

bullitt5576 · February 15th, 2009, 03:41 AM

ah well if i can get a year out of them ill be happy i suppose

Jucostud · February 15th, 2009, 03:49 AM

how much power you making? Can you not drive on a regular nt555? or at least a kdw?

bullitt5576 · February 15th, 2009, 04:01 AM

im not making much power, but they were cheaper than the kdw tires, im dont drive hard very often and i dont take turns sharp either, the kdw is what i was originally going to get but one of my good friends said these seemed like they would turn out to be good tires so i went with the nt05

Jucostud · February 15th, 2009, 04:04 AM

they will be good for track performance. ...for a short time

bullitt5576 · February 15th, 2009, 04:05 AM

ill let you know in a month or so what my impressions are of daily driving with them are

leebunnyz · February 15th, 2009, 05:18 AM

sounds like daily driving isnt the problem...longevity seems to be the problem.

JakeM · February 15th, 2009, 02:17 PM

These tires aren't really made for daily driving. They are made for the weekend warrior that likes to go to the roadcoarse. As with any R compound the ride and NVH are going to be worse. The sidewalls are much more stiff and the tread isn't made to be NVH friendly. Its all about grip.

On the NT-05's I have no experience, but I have read plenty about them and know R-compound tires well. Its all I ran on my summer wheels on my old WRX. I had Kuhmo's, Toyo's and BFG R-compound tires and they are all noisy and all of them have hard sidewalls. Awesome for lateral grip, bad for mileage and daily driving use.

chad05gt · February 15th, 2009, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by Jucostud

my impression of the new nitto is that i wouldn't buy them. Haven't driven on one, but we got one in the shop last week. This tire will be like driving on drag radials. The tire comes brand new with only 7/32's worth of tread. If you are buying a tire to put on a spare set of rims to go to the track then ok, but i wouldn't buy these for daily driving. These tires are going to wear quick(under 10k miles) and be loud as hell. These are no comparable to street tires like the kdw's and nt555's. I'd stay away from them unless you have the money to replace tires all the time or you want them for the track.

Cool... do they come in 19".... there are NO 19" DR's, and I'd like to stop sliding all over...

JakeM · February 15th, 2009, 02:32 PM

Nitto Tire - NT-05

Originally Posted by chad05gt

Cool... do they come in 19".... there are NO 19" DR's, and I'd like to stop sliding all over...

They have NT-05's in three differen't sizes for 19's. These are not DR's mind you.

235/35/19
245/35/19
275/35/19

Edit: Nitto Invo's come in a lot more 19" sizes:

Nitto Tire - Invo

chad05gt · February 15th, 2009, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by Towelly

Nitto Tire - NT-05

They have NT-05's in three differen't sizes for 19's. These are not DR's mind you.

235/35/19
245/35/19
275/35/19

Edit: Nitto Invo's come in a lot more 19" sizes:

Nitto Tire - Invo

no 325/35/19

... guess gonna have to get damn BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDW NT's again...

Is there a 'soft' cpd 19" in 275/35/19, 325/35/19... I havent looked in a couple months, but there isnt much... keep wishing for some DR's

JakeM · February 15th, 2009, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by chad05gt

no 325/35/19 ... guess gonna have to get damn BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDW NT's again...

Is there a 'soft' cpd 19" in 275/35/19, 325/35/19... I havent looked in a couple months, but there isnt much... keep wishing for some DR's

Man... 325/35/19 is a rare tire. The Nitto Invo's come in 305/35/19 and 345/35/19.

Jucostud · February 15th, 2009, 03:24 PM

I would get the invo if i were you. they are more of a streetable track tire and the tire comes in so many differant sizes. I don't really want them but will probably have to run them just because of the differant sizes they offer. They are the only tire that comes in both a 295/35 and 245/40/20.

Scott2001GT · February 15th, 2009, 03:35 PM

how will Nitto 555R's 305/40/18 on 18x10 and Nitto 555's 265/35/18 on a 18x9 with a 1.75 drop front and 1.5 to 1.6 drop back? are the R's good in rain and how will be MPH be off with that and also will I rub!? thanks alot

Jucostud · February 15th, 2009, 03:39 PM

I would run a 275/40/18 on the front instead. I don't know about rubbing issue's on that car, no issues on mine.

Scott2001GT · February 15th, 2009, 03:46 PM

ya. i figured with a 1.75 drop in the front I might rub with a 40 series

bigpappy33 · February 15th, 2009, 06:09 PM

305/35/20 nitto drs are up next for me. i hate the 30 series sidewall on the rear with the pro kit. too much of a gap. the only thing i like is the sick nasty tread of the kdw 2.

February 15th, 2009, 03:07 AM	#1
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	nitto nt-05 my impression of the new nitto is that i wouldn't buy them. Haven't driven on one, but we got one in the shop last week. This tire will be like driving on drag radials. The tire comes brand new with only 7/32's worth of tread. If you are buying a tire to put on a spare set of rims to go to the track then ok, but i wouldn't buy these for daily driving. These tires are going to wear quick(under 10k miles) and be loud as hell. These are no comparable to street tires like the kdw's and nt555's. I'd stay away from them unless you have the money to replace tires all the time or you want them for the track. __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

February 15th, 2009, 03:31 AM	#2
bullitt5576 Regular 2001 Bullitt Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 414 iTrader: 0 reviews	my 555r's have lasted me 11k miles, granted they look damn near like slicks and are getting replaced after the track visit tomorrow, but the nt05 is what i have waiting to be put on so hopefully they are better than the first impressions you got __________________ MM NEW EDGE COBRA CREW #2

February 15th, 2009, 03:39 AM	#3
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	nitto dr's come with 6/32's of tread. these come with 7. Your not gonna get much more life out of them. They might be sticky, but these tires are gonna ride like crap. They aren't made to be daily drivers. __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

February 15th, 2009, 03:41 AM	#4
bullitt5576 Regular 2001 Bullitt Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 414 iTrader: 0 reviews	ah well if i can get a year out of them ill be happy i suppose __________________ MM NEW EDGE COBRA CREW #2

February 15th, 2009, 03:49 AM	#5
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	how much power you making? Can you not drive on a regular nt555? or at least a kdw? __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

February 15th, 2009, 04:01 AM	#6
bullitt5576 Regular 2001 Bullitt Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 414 iTrader: 0 reviews	im not making much power, but they were cheaper than the kdw tires, im dont drive hard very often and i dont take turns sharp either, the kdw is what i was originally going to get but one of my good friends said these seemed like they would turn out to be good tires so i went with the nt05 __________________ MM NEW EDGE COBRA CREW #2

February 15th, 2009, 04:04 AM	#7
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	they will be good for track performance. ...for a short time __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

February 15th, 2009, 04:05 AM	#8
bullitt5576 Regular 2001 Bullitt Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 414 iTrader: 0 reviews	ill let you know in a month or so what my impressions are of daily driving with them are __________________ MM NEW EDGE COBRA CREW #2

February 15th, 2009, 05:18 AM	#9
leebunnyz MM Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,550 iTrader: 0 reviews	sounds like daily driving isnt the problem...longevity seems to be the problem. __________________ Jesus Christ is #1 "The Founder Of Crews"

February 15th, 2009, 03:24 PM	#15
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would get the invo if i were you. they are more of a streetable track tire and the tire comes in so many differant sizes. I don't really want them but will probably have to run them just because of the differant sizes they offer. They are the only tire that comes in both a 295/35 and 245/40/20. __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

February 15th, 2009, 03:35 PM	#16
Scott2001GT BYAHHHH! 2001 Mustang GT 13.874 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 14,793 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	how will Nitto 555R's 305/40/18 on 18x10 and Nitto 555's 265/35/18 on a 18x9 with a 1.75 drop front and 1.5 to 1.6 drop back? are the R's good in rain and how will be MPH be off with that and also will I rub!? thanks alot

February 15th, 2009, 03:39 PM	#17
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would run a 275/40/18 on the front instead. I don't know about rubbing issue's on that car, no issues on mine. __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

February 15th, 2009, 03:46 PM	#18
Scott2001GT BYAHHHH! 2001 Mustang GT 13.874 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 14,793 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	ya. i figured with a 1.75 drop in the front I might rub with a 40 series

February 15th, 2009, 06:09 PM	#19
bigpappy33 Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Satellite Beach/Gainesville, FL Posts: 2,051 iTrader: 0 reviews	305/35/20 nitto drs are up next for me. i hate the 30 series sidewall on the rear with the pro kit. too much of a gap. the only thing i like is the sick nasty tread of the kdw 2. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT GT500 5.4L 4V and TR6060 - 566 RWHP/550RWTQ - 11.17 @ 126 - Mods in Garage

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