[Handz]

Nitto NT05 Tire Install + West End Alignment Appointment!!!

After a few years on my 4th set of Nitto 555's, it was time for some new tires. I had ordered my 5th set of 555's, but after installing the blower the 555's could not handle the power and torque of the Twin Screw. 555's were ok for 260rwhp, but for 400rwhp i needed some sticky rubber. So i cancelled my order of 555's

I did alot of research looking at the Falkin 615K, the Khumo, and the NT05s. After much reading till my eyes were Numb, I decided to go with Nitto NT05 in stock 275/40 size all around. I prefer a square tire set up on all 4 corners so i can rotate the the tires for longer life and the square tire setup i find provides more neutral handling characteristics. Got a hook-up at America's Tire so i got the tires price matched. America's tire has always provided the best price for me with a warranty.

Tire Impression: - Just at first notice, the compound on these tires is SOFT. The treadwear is 200 and the depth is 7/32. I compared and felt the NT01 at the same time as i felt the NT05 and they felt of very similar feel. The NT05's grip MUCH harder than the 555's with the 555's, 1st and 2ns gear were a joke. Now i can nail it in 2nd and 1st grips once the tires warm up. I still spin first it i get on it hard enough.

The NT05's have a stiffer sidewall. I actually think they ride better than the 555's because the stiffer sidewall gives more connection to the road. The tires make the car handle very give at the turn it. I can also get on the gas much earlier in a turn without the back kicking out all scary :-)

West End Alignment: As always, I only go to Daren @ West End Alignment in Gardena. He is the BEST alignment Guru in So Cal, and I even feel the western US. Since the Kenne Bell added more weight to the car, I lost a little bit of turn in feel. Darren gave me a more agressive set up giving me more turn in bite. Feels VERY good. West End alignment is amazingly careful when they work on a car. I really only trust Darren@West End Alignment and Greg@RET to touch my car. Other than that I do my own work. The Alignment feels great and the car tracks VERY smooth with the new rubber and set up.

Sticky Rubber FTMFW













Bye Bye 555's





Get Em' On!!!









I Brought my Favorite Tire Shine (at the moment) to put on right at the tire shop. Wanted some Fresh looking rubber. Chemical Guys G6 Makes it Fly!!

[VinceS2K]

handz, has your car ever been re-painted?
because we have the same paint, and yet mine looks NO-WHERE near as good.
and i buff/maintain my car really well. :[

[Mana_MGT]

Looks great!

im in the search for some tires, I was looking at Falken or Kumho or Yokohama... I will look at the Nittos as well

[4.6DreameR]

Sexy tires (and car) are sexy.

[94racing]

car is in amazing condition. looks like the other lube techs car that he repainted 2 years ago. tires look awsome.

[Handz]

Originally Posted by Vince's98 handz, has your car ever been re-painted? because we have the same paint, and yet mine looks NO-WHERE near as good. and i buff/maintain my car really well. :[

Just my front and rear bumpers have been repainted.

Its easy to keep a car clean when Chemical Guys sponsors my car

[quadracer786]

congrats, i love my NT05s

[VinceS2K]

Originally Posted by Handz Just my front and rear bumpers have been repainted. Its easy to keep a car clean when Chemical Guys sponsors my car

and your car has NO fading whatsoever? fml i need to get mine repainted.

[MeMz]

Dude since when did you have a blower?

[Lefty]

There's Handz!!!1

Where the hell have you been?!

[Handz]

Originally Posted by Lefty There's Handz!!!1 Where the hell have you been?!

Well, i WAS on SN95Forums..... But Douch mods on SN95Forums banned me

[JTs03v6]

I'm running the nt05r's myself. Car has 60'd 1.59 lol. I like this tire, just wish they made a 255/50-16 so I could throw a set on my spare rims.

[Handz]

Originally Posted by MeMz Dude since when did you have a blower?

Since august

[Kohrs93]

That shop uses ALL of the exact same equipment my shop does for mounting/balancing/aligning... The torque sticks are even the same!

Cop cats


Looks really good though man!

[MeMz]

"Handz" fuckin down my favorite sn95 on this site. I wish I had did my mustang justice by treating it as good as you do yours. Very nice car man.

[HotRodGT]

beautiful car

[va boy]

Great choice in tires, I LOVE mine too!

[Handz]

Originally Posted by MeMz "Handz" fuckin down my favorite sn95 on this site. I wish I had did my mustang justice by treating it as good as you do yours. Very nice car man.

Do you F-Body some justice and throw a coat of Chemical Guys 50/50 paste wax on there!!!

[Lefty]

Originally Posted by Handz Well, i WAS on SN95Forums..... But Douch mods on SN95Forums banned me

lol, for what? Having a cleaner car then them?

[Handz]

Originally Posted by Lefty lol, for what? Having a cleaner car then them?

One Moderator got jealous that my threads get all the attention and people read my posts..... This Moderator douch named "Paul"doesnt even own a SN95 and I got tired of dealing with his BS.... So i told him to F*ck Off.

Now SN95Forums traffic is Zero, and they lost of those their long time members.... So i am dedicating the rest of 2011 to making sure I steal all the traffic from that forum over to ModdedMustangs.