Nitto NT-05 Tires
Feb 17, 2009, 05:01 PM
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Nitto NT-05 Tires; Installed! Impressions. Pics to follow!
I just ordered the new NT-05 tires from my local store here... for 245-40-18's they were $167 a piece. Not too shabby actually. Once I get them mounted and what not I'll give some initial impressions and pics. Should be maybe Friday, or next week...
**UPDATE** Got them installed yesterday, and I'm getting my alignment today. My initial impression is these tires are badasses... very grippy and excellent turn-in. Sidewall feels a bit stiffer than the factory Advans. I haven't had a chance to really flog them so far, but I feel they will be fantastic for autocross and the road track. Very impressed so far. I'll take pics today and post them up a bit later...
**UPDATE** Got them installed yesterday, and I'm getting my alignment today. My initial impression is these tires are badasses... very grippy and excellent turn-in. Sidewall feels a bit stiffer than the factory Advans. I haven't had a chance to really flog them so far, but I feel they will be fantastic for autocross and the road track. Very impressed so far. I'll take pics today and post them up a bit later...
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Feb 17, 2009, 05:34 PM
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So I noticed these are listed with the street tires, not the comp tires like NT-01. Is that because the tread design has more water drainage...or is the rubber harder?
Feb 17, 2009, 05:40 PM
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You may want to check with Ryan on that one... his intial review on these tires is why I'm giving them a try. It was these or the Dunlop Direzza Z1 star specs, but Ryan's review sold me on giving these a try first. They should suit my needs pretty well... occasional track days and autocrosses but aggressive mountain driving constantly.
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Feb 17, 2009, 08:27 PM
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Yeah, I kept checking on Discount Tire's website to see when they were available, but it's not updated apparently. I called today to get a date for release and they were able to get them ordered up for me.
Feb 18, 2009, 12:32 AM
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How much smaller are we talking?? I ordered the 245/40-18's... as long as they fit pretty much like the factory Advans I'll be ok with that.
