NT01 In stock?
Aug 31, 2007, 05:56 PM
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Yes, Discount Tire Direct is a good source.
No sales tax (if you're not in one of the states that has a distribution center), free shipping-plus they usually have anywhere from a $10-$25 discount for ordering online. (currently it is $10)
I ordered mine and they came in 4 days.
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...r=40&tc=NITHZ7
No sales tax (if you're not in one of the states that has a distribution center), free shipping-plus they usually have anywhere from a $10-$25 discount for ordering online. (currently it is $10)
I ordered mine and they came in 4 days.
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...r=40&tc=NITHZ7
Sep 2, 2007, 06:34 PM
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Just finished up a 2-day HPDE at Putnam with the NT01's and, damn, these are nice tires!
After heeding the advise of those on this forum much wiser than I on such matters, I ran street tires all summer during track events to get a better understanding of the handling capabilities and limits of the car in a high performance environment. When my tires needed replacement, I reluctantly made the jump to R-compounds (with visions of them "letting loose" without warning and my Evo doing some "argricultural driving" or worse!)
I must say, that the NT01's provided consistent and predictable grip in situations where my Falkens would be left weeping in a corner somewhere. I can attest to this as I found myself much faster and smoother through corners; braking less, running out gear in situations where I hadn't before, and maintaining gear and speed in the heart of the powerband where I hadn't before.
I was also pleasantly surprised at the subtle yet predicatable feedback these tires provided when I pushed them a bit too much.
The NT01's would be similar to your Mom tapping you on the shoulder saying, "now, honey, why don't you turn that down a bit" versus your Dad screaming at the top of his lungs saying "TURN THAT CRAP OFF NOW!!" as the Falkens did
In the hands of a more seasoned driver, I'm sure they could find see differences in these versus other R-compunds, but from a relative neophite coming from street tires to these, it was one of the best things I've done to the car.
After heeding the advise of those on this forum much wiser than I on such matters, I ran street tires all summer during track events to get a better understanding of the handling capabilities and limits of the car in a high performance environment. When my tires needed replacement, I reluctantly made the jump to R-compounds (with visions of them "letting loose" without warning and my Evo doing some "argricultural driving" or worse!)
I must say, that the NT01's provided consistent and predictable grip in situations where my Falkens would be left weeping in a corner somewhere. I can attest to this as I found myself much faster and smoother through corners; braking less, running out gear in situations where I hadn't before, and maintaining gear and speed in the heart of the powerband where I hadn't before.
I was also pleasantly surprised at the subtle yet predicatable feedback these tires provided when I pushed them a bit too much.
The NT01's would be similar to your Mom tapping you on the shoulder saying, "now, honey, why don't you turn that down a bit" versus your Dad screaming at the top of his lungs saying "TURN THAT CRAP OFF NOW!!" as the Falkens did
In the hands of a more seasoned driver, I'm sure they could find see differences in these versus other R-compunds, but from a relative neophite coming from street tires to these, it was one of the best things I've done to the car.
Sep 3, 2007, 08:12 AM
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Just finished up a 2-day HPDE at Putnam with the NT01's and, damn, these are nice tires!
After heeding the advise of those on this forum much wiser than I on such matters, I ran street tires all summer during track events to get a better understanding of the handling capabilities and limits of the car in a high performance environment. When my tires needed replacement, I reluctantly made the jump to R-compounds (with visions of them "letting loose" without warning and my Evo doing some "argricultural driving" or worse!)
I must say, that the NT01's provided consistent and predictable grip in situations where my Falkens would be left weeping in a corner somewhere. I can attest to this as I found myself much faster and smoother through corners; braking less, running out gear in situations where I hadn't before, and maintaining gear and speed in the heart of the powerband where I hadn't before.
I was also pleasantly surprised at the subtle yet predicatable feedback these tires provided when I pushed them a bit too much.
The NT01's would be similar to your Mom tapping you on the shoulder saying, "now, honey, why don't you turn that down a bit" versus your Dad screaming at the top of his lungs saying "TURN THAT CRAP OFF NOW!!" as the Falkens did
In the hands of a more seasoned driver, I'm sure they could find see differences in these versus other R-compunds, but from a relative neophite coming from street tires to these, it was one of the best things I've done to the car.
After heeding the advise of those on this forum much wiser than I on such matters, I ran street tires all summer during track events to get a better understanding of the handling capabilities and limits of the car in a high performance environment. When my tires needed replacement, I reluctantly made the jump to R-compounds (with visions of them "letting loose" without warning and my Evo doing some "argricultural driving" or worse!)
I must say, that the NT01's provided consistent and predictable grip in situations where my Falkens would be left weeping in a corner somewhere. I can attest to this as I found myself much faster and smoother through corners; braking less, running out gear in situations where I hadn't before, and maintaining gear and speed in the heart of the powerband where I hadn't before.
I was also pleasantly surprised at the subtle yet predicatable feedback these tires provided when I pushed them a bit too much.
The NT01's would be similar to your Mom tapping you on the shoulder saying, "now, honey, why don't you turn that down a bit" versus your Dad screaming at the top of his lungs saying "TURN THAT CRAP OFF NOW!!" as the Falkens did
In the hands of a more seasoned driver, I'm sure they could find see differences in these versus other R-compunds, but from a relative neophite coming from street tires to these, it was one of the best things I've done to the car.
just got new NT01's re-mounted on the wheels....
lordy am I itching to back out & play after being on street tires for a year!!
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Sep 4, 2007, 07:49 AM
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Just finished up a 2-day HPDE at Putnam with the NT01's and, damn, these are nice tires!
After heeding the advise of those on this forum much wiser than I on such matters, I ran street tires all summer during track events to get a better understanding of the handling capabilities and limits of the car in a high performance environment. When my tires needed replacement, I reluctantly made the jump to R-compounds (with visions of them "letting loose" without warning and my Evo doing some "argricultural driving" or worse!)
I must say, that the NT01's provided consistent and predictable grip in situations where my Falkens would be left weeping in a corner somewhere. I can attest to this as I found myself much faster and smoother through corners; braking less, running out gear in situations where I hadn't before, and maintaining gear and speed in the heart of the powerband where I hadn't before.
I was also pleasantly surprised at the subtle yet predicatable feedback these tires provided when I pushed them a bit too much.
After heeding the advise of those on this forum much wiser than I on such matters, I ran street tires all summer during track events to get a better understanding of the handling capabilities and limits of the car in a high performance environment. When my tires needed replacement, I reluctantly made the jump to R-compounds (with visions of them "letting loose" without warning and my Evo doing some "argricultural driving" or worse!)
I must say, that the NT01's provided consistent and predictable grip in situations where my Falkens would be left weeping in a corner somewhere. I can attest to this as I found myself much faster and smoother through corners; braking less, running out gear in situations where I hadn't before, and maintaining gear and speed in the heart of the powerband where I hadn't before.
I was also pleasantly surprised at the subtle yet predicatable feedback these tires provided when I pushed them a bit too much.
What tire pressures (hot) were you running with the NT01's? How many sessions did you put on them the each day and how did they wear? Curious if they're showing wear right off the bat or not. The RA1's howled at full tread worse than my Advans did!
Good to hear some feedback on the NT01's!
Sep 4, 2007, 04:40 PM
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What tire pressures (hot) were you running with the NT01's? How many sessions did you put on them the each day and how did they wear? Curious if they're showing wear right off the bat or not. The RA1's howled at full tread worse than my Advans did!
Good to hear some feedback on the NT01's!
Good to hear some feedback on the NT01's!
I "ghetto" heat cycled them by driving around in circles in a parking lot and put some street miles on, so don't know how much good that did in the end
; the only real wear is on the front inside edges.
Sep 6, 2007, 06:16 AM
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Looks like a mechanics drop cloth.
I ended up getting a set of R888's in 255/40/17 from Robi and they are WAAAAAAAYYYY wider than the RA1's in the same size. At full tread depth I knocked just over a second off my best time at Hallett vs RA1's on their death bed when they are the fastest.
The 255 R888's are wider than an MT 275 drag radial.
jeff
I ended up getting a set of R888's in 255/40/17 from Robi and they are WAAAAAAAYYYY wider than the RA1's in the same size. At full tread depth I knocked just over a second off my best time at Hallett vs RA1's on their death bed when they are the fastest.
The 255 R888's are wider than an MT 275 drag radial.
jeff
Over the winter I will be tooling up for 18x9.5's and 275's or 285's. Those seem to always be in stock. 
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