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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 11:35 PM
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I just got them in today. I must admit they look nice but smaller than what i thought they would look. They hook alot better than the bfg's I had. Still no track times but heading towards the track next weekend to see how they do. Anybody else running them?
Here's a couple pics, ill have more of them on the rims later.

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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 05:50 AM
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Wow they do look small , sucks . I was actually thinking about going with those for my zr1s but I'm just going to put some 325/50/15 MT DRS on my draglights lol can u say prostock tires lmfao .
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 05:51 AM
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They look fantastic for sure man!!! How much did you pay for those guys a piece and where did you order them from?
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 06:26 AM
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I love the thread looks nice tell me how they hook if they r real good might just pick them up also for the zr1s lol ...
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 12:21 PM
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im going to order another set soon in 315's. are they smaller then the bfg's were? the 275's i have are the same size as my 275 bfg's were.
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 07:48 PM
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They are a damn good looking tire for sure, but I went with the Toyo DR's because of the price and I'll feel safer if I ever get stuck in the rain with them
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 08:49 PM
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They look real nice, I am curious alos how wide or they? I know the bfg's are about 12".
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 09:36 PM
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SOFB.. I JUST bought a set and NOW I find that they have R's... Would have been nice to get the more drag friendly version, but if they don't make them in 18's, I'll feel better. I still need a set of something for my stockers for the track, or I can TRY and hook on these 35 sidewall deals. Gettin mine back from the shop tomorrow from mounting. I'll try some street driving to see how they are, but it still is cold here. Supposed to be 57 this week, tho..

As for the width, my 285's are right at 11" wide.

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^I had 275 NT05s on my old TA. and I loved them, you won't be disappointed, but for your power the R's definitely had the best deal for you
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 08:18 AM
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I orderd them thru an ebay store for 360 with free shipping. And yes the BFG's were bigger. But didnt hook as good as the nt05r's. I dont know how they do in the rain though.
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Nice looking tire but they do look a little narrow. I'd like to see them mounted and a vid of how they hook.
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Old Mar 16, 2010 | 04:23 PM
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I want to see some 1/4 mile times. Sales are picking up on these but I have yet to see some track reviews.... Anyone hit the track yet?
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Old Mar 16, 2010 | 04:48 PM
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There was a really good Review on them in the latest MM&FF (Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords). They went from the 275/40 NT555R to a 315/35 NT05R and dropped something like .4 in the 60 foot IIRC
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Discount Tire Direct
I want to see some 1/4 mile times. Sales are picking up on these but I have yet to see some track reviews.... Anyone hit the track yet?
go pick up this months super chevy, they used my car to test these tires a couple months ago.
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 08:45 AM
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havent read the article yet but have heard about it, and a local guy ordered a set. what size wheel were you running?
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Someone needs to write a review. I am interested in seeing how these perform. They do look awfully narrow, but I would like to see some pictures of these on a car.
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 07:03 PM
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Cant wait to try out the 345/30/19's i will be do for tires before long and am going to try these out.
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how much were these tires? op
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curious to see how they perform. I need some traction with my GTO. lol
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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 59 camaro
how much were these tires? op
360 shipped
I got a couple pics today.


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