Which Nitto tire model? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

RussMcB · 04-22-2015

Nitto seems to make a lot of different models. Has someone researched them and become familiar with their attributes?

I'm interested in a grippy, mountain run/daily driver tire. I plan to run 11" wheels front and back. I don't think I want a drag tire or something that would be scary in the rain.

Ideally I'd like something like 315F/345R, but thus far I haven't been able to come up with that combination.

Thanks for any suggestions/recommendations. I need to make a decision soon to get them purchased and mounted before the 2015 Mountain Runs and BG C4 Gathering.

I'm open to brands other than Nitto (but probably not willing to spend the money for Michelin Pilot tires).

TIA!

RICHARD TILL · 04-22-2015

Bought Nitto NT555`s for the rear. I bought cheap and cheap is what i got. The worn out GSC`s had more stability.

Billy Mild · 04-22-2015

NT-05's have treated me well. I got a good deal on them. With some heat they hook up well.

They are okay in the rain. I stress Okay. If you can keep your foot out of it they are fine. If the temps are below 50 dont even bother turn the key to full on. They are a high performance summer tire.

Paul Workman · 04-22-2015

Well, seems to me you've laid out some pretty demanding requirements for any tire! But, far as an "all-round" summer tire goes, the standard 555/555r high performance tires are going to be more than sufficient for the MR3, and probably all of your normal to spirited street/highway driving, short perhaps of all-out competition; at least that has been my experience.

See you on the MR3 in about 3 weeks, if all goes as planned!

Gunny · 04-22-2015

I'm running Nitto 555's ... very happy, esp. price/performance ratio. They meet my needs OK.

batchman · 04-24-2015

FWIW I used 555R2 front and Drag Radial tires for my cold and/or wet race tires - not scary at all (considering it was on a Mustang LOL).

They won't be a 20k life, although I expect most folks here age tires out before treadlife is a big concern.

Best,
- Jeff

USAFPILOT · 04-24-2015

like NT-05 here

RussMcB · 04-24-2015

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Originally Posted by USAFPILOT

like NT-05 here

That's a good looking tire, but I'll probably need to drive my car in the rain occasionally, and I don't see a lot of deep tread blocks on the NT05's. :-)

I've decided to go with the Goodyears, partly because their tread pattern looks so good. Feel free to keep this thread alive if it's interesting to folks.

br3ntray · 04-30-2015

To me, the NT555's are a good summer tire. For spirited driver, this tire can give you confidence driving on dry roads, though wet traction is not so good. There's a tendency to hydroplane.

XfireZ51 · 04-30-2015

Unfortunate that Nitto doesn't make the Invo in 17s that fit the ZR. I have them on my Z06 wheels and they are a great tire, IMO. They stick, cool tread pattern, rain performance is good. Had them for over 16k miles, and still have plenty of tread. Have u looked at the Vredesteins?

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RussMcB Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Marietta, GA USA Posts: 1,160	Which Nitto tire model? Nitto seems to make a lot of different models. Has someone researched them and become familiar with their attributes? I'm interested in a grippy, mountain run/daily driver tire. I plan to run 11" wheels front and back. I don't think I want a drag tire or something that would be scary in the rain. Ideally I'd like something like 315F/345R, but thus far I haven't been able to come up with that combination. Thanks for any suggestions/recommendations. I need to make a decision soon to get them purchased and mounted before the 2015 Mountain Runs and BG C4 Gathering. I'm open to brands other than Nitto (but probably not willing to spend the money for Michelin Pilot tires). TIA! __________________ Russ McBride, [COLOR="Red"]Car Sold 8/2020[/COLOR] #1635, Marietta, GA USA, 1991 ZR-1, #766 (bought 1/1/2015) MS3-Pro, OBX, SW X-Pipe, Borla, Hurst, SLP, Goodyear F1 GS-D3, Kenwood. HOTB 2016Q3 [IMG]http://zr1.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=316&pictureid=2873[/IMG] [IMG]http://zr1.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=336&pictureid=2985[/IMG]

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RICHARD TILL Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Iuka, Mississippi 38852 Posts: 756	Re: Which Nitto tire model? Bought Nitto NT555`s for the rear. I bought cheap and cheap is what i got. The worn out GSC`s had more stability.

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Billy Mild Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 838	Re: Which Nitto tire model? NT-05's have treated me well. I got a good deal on them. With some heat they hook up well. They are okay in the rain. I stress Okay. If you can keep your foot out of it they are fine. If the temps are below 50 dont even bother turn the key to full on. They are a high performance summer tire. __________________ Looking for a ZR-1 1985 Yamaha RZ350-NOT STOCK 1971 Yamaha AT1-Middle of a restoration

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Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,493	Re: Which Nitto tire model? Well, seems to me you've laid out some pretty demanding requirements for any tire! But, far as an "all-round" *summer* tire goes, the standard 555/555r high performance tires are going to be more than sufficient for the MR3, and probably all of your normal to spirited street/highway driving, short perhaps of all-out competition; at least that has been my experience. See you on the MR3 in about 3 weeks, if all goes as planned! __________________ Good carz, good food, good friendz = the best of timez! 90 #1202 "FBI" top end ported & relieved Cam timing by "Pete the Greek" Sans secondaries Chip & dyno tuning by Haibeck Automotive SW headers, X-pipe, MF muffs Former Secretary, ZR-1 Net Registry

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Gunny Join Date: May 2005 Location: Georgia Mountains Posts: 926	Re: Which Nitto tire model? I'm running Nitto 555's ... very happy, esp. price/performance ratio. They meet my needs OK.

04-24-2015	#6
batchman Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: I live at Devens, one run at a time Posts: 455	Re: Which Nitto tire model? FWIW I used 555R2 front and Drag Radial tires for my cold and/or wet race tires - not scary at all (considering it was on a Mustang LOL). They won't be a 20k life, although I expect most folks here age tires out before treadlife is a big concern. Best, - Jeff __________________ [I]91 ZR-1 #1840, autocrossing in SCCA BSP. FIC S/S's DRM chip/Watson/Borla/lid/LW batt&headlights, springs, shocks, pads & lines, quick rack & Turn One, camber brace, 32/22mm sways, A/C halfway deleted 17x11 & 12 CCW's, 315 & 335 Hoosier A6s [/I] Last edited by batchman; 04-24-2015 at 04:17 PM.

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USAFPILOT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Spring TX Posts: 1,348	Re: Which Nitto tire model? like NT-05 here __________________ 1994 #293 ZR-1 Stainless Works Long Tube Headers, B&B catback w/ X-Pipe, 18" Shelby Series One Wheels, SLP CAI.

04-30-2015	#9
br3ntray Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ga Posts: 5	Re: Which Nitto tire model? To me, the NT555's are a good summer tire. For spirited driver, this tire can give you confidence driving on dry roads, though wet traction is not so good. There's a tendency to hydroplane.

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XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,669	Re: Which Nitto tire model? Unfortunate that Nitto doesn't make the Invo in 17s that fit the ZR. I have them on my Z06 wheels and they are a great tire, IMO. They stick, cool tread pattern, rain performance is good. Had them for over 16k miles, and still have plenty of tread. Have u looked at the Vredesteins? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX