CharlesJ

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I also got a chance to run these tires (in 245/40/18) on the subytech project sti that I had at the evo tuner shootout. Just a great tire.

As for comparing them to the RA1, the RA1 will last longer under normal driving conditions if they start at full tread. However, on the track they should not be run full tread, as with 8/32s they can chunk quite easily when driven hard. This actually hurts the life of the tire. I have heard a number of people say they got a longer track life on shaved RA1s then full tread. This is a mjor difference since the NT-01 has larger tread blocks and only 6/32s tread to start which reduces the chunking.

I have personally driven mine on the street for a few weeks, did one track heat cycle session (1 hour of track time), and then 2 days of hard track time at the evo tuner shootout. They are just now starting to get into their stride and getting much grippier as they start to approach near full slick which happens at 3/32s tread i believe.

I cant wait for the 255/40/17 to come out as I intend to run them on a new set of 17x9 wheels.

nils

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no problem.

if you are going to compete with them make sure to shave them.

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spt

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They should fit. I had to go with a 30 offset to get them to clear. I also had to roll the heck out of my front fenders.

spt

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Also keep in mind those pictures with the tires on the car will give you an idea of what the tread looked like after a full weekend at cmp. Not only did I drive on them, Robi used the same set to win the Nitto Class.

robi

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Faster @ full tread handle heat better seem to wear more evenly and stay fast (don't seem to slow down as they heat cycle).....from my investigations NITTO is a daughter company of TOYO....they (RA1 & NTO1) have the same wear rating and I've been told the same compound...the NTO1 has a newer casing design and tread pattern..(handle VERY close to the TOYO R888's I've been testing). I also ran with-in 1.5 seconds of the 285 hoosiered tire AMS widebody with 275 NITTOS so they arn't slow by any yardstick.imho but as always ymmv

eve-slow

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So with the NT01's on the stock Enkei's, would it be better to stick with a 235 for less sidewall flex or would it be better to wait for the 255's for a little more meat?

markdaddio

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We ran the 245 on an 8.5 in wide rim at the tuner shootout, and it worked fine. I would think the 245 would also be ok on an 8" rim. I would think the 255 would be a stretch though it would fit. It may not gain you anything gripwise though.
Mark

jbrown

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this review is worthless. there is almost no actual information other than the tire size.

what size rims did you use?
what were your lap times compared to previous trips to this track?
how does it compare to the RA-1?
which tire will give me better lap times?
which tire will last longer?
what suspension were you running on that particular day?
how was it set up?

you know, like maybe at least try to provide some real feedback other than "most of time we were practically pinned to the side of the seat" ... yeah that's real specific.

sorry to bash, but the point of a review is to give us something real to go on.

Ultimate CC

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how do these compare to the kuhmo v710

robi

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imo...1st 4 heat cycles slower next two = from there on faster (they dont slow down like the Hoosiers/Kumo DOT's) always faster on a hot (above 90) road course faster all the way to the cords ime

CharlesJ

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Some of the information you want is there just not explicitly and some is ion the discussion which is a key part of all our reviews. In the review, we could not directly compare to the RA1 as Toyo owns nitto. However, in the discussion you will find your answer as well as in the review if you reed between the lines.

If you look at the project evo, you can find all info on the parts and setup. The only difference is the wheels which were 18x9 +30.

For which last longer, the ra1 has 8/32 tread which is 2 more than the nitto. However, you would not run an ra1 at full tread on the track generally where as you can with a nitto. At equal tread on the track they would be very close on wear. Grip seems to be a little more consistant and progressive

We had not run the car on this track before on either of our project cars, so nothing to compare to on times. If you listen to other people that have tried both on the same track in this discussion, you can find some answers

One item we should have noted is tire pressures. We found them to work best at right about 40psi hot depending on conditions, maybe as high as 42.

We are working with a test track so that in the future we can bring you more quantitative data in the future.

Hope this clears up some of your comments.

dapaspy

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Where is good place to buy them online that offers them shaved?

dorikin_86

I don't think you can buy them shaved.

I got mine thru www.tires.com (free shipping).

lexat20

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So who has the best price on these?

supersupra

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+1