nitto's vs mt's
nitto's vs mt's Hey guys I'm debating on either getting Nitto NT05R Drag Radial Tire -275/40R17
or Mickey Thompson Performance Tires 3743R 275/40R17. I found the nittos for $370 shipped and MT's are 450 shipped. Does anyone know where i can get them cheaper, and which one would you go with and why thanks.
or Mickey Thompson Performance Tires 3743R 275/40R17. I found the nittos for $370 shipped and MT's are 450 shipped. Does anyone know where i can get them cheaper, and which one would you go with and why thanks.
Mickey Thompsons work the best performance wise compared to a Nitto. Nittos are a waste of money if you plan on doing any racing where hooking counts. The downside of the Mickey is they wear out fast compared to a Nitto.
BFGs are no better then nittos. If you want a track tire you need to buy a track tire. I have never talked to someone at the track who said they would buy another set of BFGs or nittos. Everyone would buy another set of M/T or Hoosiers, or M+Hs.
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You guys do realize he is talking about the newer NT05 drag radial, not the harder compound 555R right?
And for what it's worth I can make my car stick just as well on a 555R as a M/T so far.
And for what it's worth I can make my car stick just as well on a 555R as a M/T so far.
That's well and good for a car used primarily for racing. If the OP is looking for a tire for his street car, there are other alternatives which will be a better compromise of traction vs treadwear and price seeing as how he is likely to need to replace them more often.
No doubt the M/T is a great tire, but it's not the only option for a real street car.
No doubt the M/T is a great tire, but it's not the only option for a real street car.
Well the car is just a nice day driver. Longest drive I'd say would be 90 miles to one track, other track is like 50-60 miles. yes i know 555r's suck was asking about the nt05 dr's compared to mt's, yes it seems one sided but again how many mt fans have used the new nt05 tires? all i find searching are good news for nt05 but nothing really recent.
I remember reading this a few months ago:
http://www.superchevy.com/technical/...t/viewall.html
I would be willing to try them and keep $100 in my pocket. If they don't work out, next time get the M/T.
http://www.superchevy.com/technical/...t/viewall.html
I would be willing to try them and keep $100 in my pocket. If they don't work out, next time get the M/T.
Ive seen nitto's run 11's no problem with 1.6x 60"s. Not sure why so many people hate them. I love my 555R 315's, they dont spin unless I power brake my car.
My buddy is running 275 555R's with 400rwhp, and his tires dont even spin on the street...
Im sure theres a "threshold" where there is too much power for a Nitto to stick, but for a majority of cars, Nittos work just fine, last longer, and are much cheaper.
And 05R's are $366 shipped on www.discounttiredirect.com (they have free shipping)
My buddy is running 275 555R's with 400rwhp, and his tires dont even spin on the street...
Im sure theres a "threshold" where there is too much power for a Nitto to stick, but for a majority of cars, Nittos work just fine, last longer, and are much cheaper.
And 05R's are $366 shipped on www.discounttiredirect.com (they have free shipping)
I think this discussion has been beat to death in other threads. It all comes down to this: Nitto= Inferior Traction with Superior Tire Life, MT/Hoosier= Superior Traction with Inferior Tire Life. I don't know this car's setup but considering it's on 17's and not in drag mode I would say the Nitto would work fine. Maybe elaborate on the car's setup/goals and we can give you a suggestion based on your needs.