Anyone running Nitto NT05's?

[Domino81]

eBay homie.

[Jap11g]

Damn, heard lol that's what I need

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[FSUMazdaSpeed]

Saw it mentioned earlier but check Nitto Invos also, similar to NT05s damn sticky and handle well in rain too

[Jap11g]

But moneyyyyyy

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[Darth_Nuruodo]

I know a lot of people running the Invo and they like the grip and the wet performance but they all say the sidewalls are garbage in the corners and roll really bad.



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[Jap11g]

Originally Posted by Darth_Nuruodo I know a lot of people running the Invo and they like the grip and the wet performance but they all say the sidewalls are garbage in the corners and roll really bad. Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk 2

I don't autox my car and don't have an intention to do so, so I don't think that would be an issue for me. Biggest thing for me is that I already have... 3(?) sets of tires and need my sticky set to be CHEAP, well, I guess I should say inexpensive. I can't find the invos cheap anywhere. If I can get a set of 235/245 nt05s for less than $400 on eBay.... Link me up please lol. Cheapest I have seen the invos is double that

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[Domino81]

I'm really looking for something sticker than the INVO. Personally. I broke 4th free tuning the other day. I can't recall but I think the INVO is actually more expensive, too.

Edit: Same price.

[daafisch]

Originally Posted by Jap11g I don't autox my car and don't have an intention to do so, so I don't think that would be an issue for me. Biggest thing for me is that I already have... 3(?) sets of tires and need my sticky set to be CHEAP, well, I guess I should say inexpensive. I can't find the invos cheap anywhere. If I can get a set of 235/245 nt05s for less than $400 on eBay.... Link me up please lol. Cheapest I have seen the invos is double that Tapa Tapa Tapa

Federal 595RS-R should get you between 4-500 for all 4.

[spals]

I just installed some NT-05s and they are a HUGE step up over my old V12s. The fact that they're 245 vs the old 215s doesn't hurt either...

[Jap11g]

Originally Posted by spals I just installed some NT-05s and they are a HUGE step up over my old V12s. The fact that they're 245 vs the old 215s doesn't hurt either...

I know this isn't the place for it but we are here so Yolo

What's your suspension set up? Wheels? Gen1/2? Curious.

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[spals]

Originally Posted by Jap11g I know this isn't the place for it but we are here so Yolo What's your suspension set up? Wheels? Gen1/2? Curious. Tapa Tapa Tapa

Yolo? What are you, 16?

I'm going to be making a post outlining my experience trying to fit Evo X wheels so more info will be there. Gen1 stock suspension.

[Jap11g]

Originally Posted by spals Yolo? What are you, 16? I'm going to be making a post outlining my experience trying to fit Evo X wheels so more info will be there. Gen1 stock suspension.

12, actually, I can only drive my speed around the high school parking lot.

Cool, just lemme know please... Trying to fit something bold.

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[SpeedLife]

Im personally going to get the nitto nto5 cause I heard alot of great things about them, plus they are only like 130 a tire so they are affordable.

[spals]

Originally Posted by Jap11g 12, actually, I can only drive my speed around the high school parking lot. Cool, just lemme know please... Trying to fit something bold. Tapa Tapa Tapa

Fitting Evo X Wheels on Gen1

[Darth_Nuruodo]

Originally Posted by SpeedLife Im personally going to get the nitto nto5 cause I heard alot of great things about them, plus they are only like 130 a tire so they are affordable.

Where are you finding 130/tire? Usually I find 155-165 each for 235/40/18. Nt555 at 130 all day though.

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[Jap11g]

Originally Posted by Darth_Nuruodo Where are you finding 130/tire? Usually I find 155-165 each for 235/40/18. Nt555 at 130 all day though. Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk 2

I second this. If I can find them for $130 a pop, sign me up.

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[SpeedLife]

I saw them on like tire direct or one of those I googled nitto nt05 235/40/18 and it came up 129 and change


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[Domino81]

Just bought a set for the front. Will be here next week sometime. We'll see how they fair against what I'm pushing.

[Domino81]

I must have looked at your tires probably 7 or 8 times, when it was parked next to mine, Alex.

[Jap11g]

Where is everybody buying? I may just pick up a set to buy me some time.

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[Domino81]

DiscountTire or Ebay.. the DiscountTire store.

[Darth_Nuruodo]

My 235/40/18s were $165/ea. I believe, that was from discounttiredirect.com .

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[Domino81]

Mounted. Balanced. Righteous.

[Jap11g]

Originally Posted by Domino81 Mounted. Balanced. Righteous.

Thoughts?

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[Domino81]

I'll let you know once I've driven on them for longer than 15 minutes.

[Jap11g]

Deal lol

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[Jap11g]

Originally Posted by Domino81 I'll let you know once I've driven on them for longer than 15 minutes.

Just curious... Any update? Still deciding on tires but am in desperate need lol

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[Domino81]

Best thing I've ever purchased for the car. I hook up in all gears now.

[Jap11g]

Damn!!! Alright I'm sold lol. Thanks bud.

How are they in the rain?

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[Drive By Fire]

Originally Posted by 802MS3 I've run two sets of NT05s. I will second @Nliiitend1; thoughts and say they are fine in the rain, even at highway speeds. I mean, don't be an ass and do 80+ on the interstate in the middle of a downpour, and watch your speeds on curvy roads around puddles, but I think they do surprisingly well for the tread pattern it has. They really are fantastic tires, even more so at their price.

This is how they are in the rain.


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[Domino81]

I actually got caught in the rain on the way to the dyno a couple weeks back shortly after installing them and I drove at highway speeds with absolutely no issues. I was certainly cognizant of the tread but it did nothing more than psyche myself out.

[BLKSTIG]

Purchased NT05 for daily/trackday tires. I can't complain one bit. Well they tend to get a tad bit greasy at the end of a 15-20min session. I instantly noticed better grip and on the track they are fairly predictable with awesome break away characteristics. When the rear slides it is very managable and at the limit they aren't crazy loud.
Did anyone else notice a lot of road noise? Came from HTRz3(great daily tire if you're not making tons of power) which were fairly quiet but howled when pushed to the limit.

[Domino81]

I don't really notice much. But my setup is... pretty loud.

[EvoFire]

I wish there was one of you NT-05 guys closer to me so I can get a ride and see how my Bridgestones fair against them.

[blam1]

There was a thread earlier today with Discount Tire Direct Ebay deal $100 off $400 tire purchase. The NT05 were sold out but I got my local Americastire to match the $100 off. $111 each for NT05's 235/45 17 in Evo 9 rims. Worth a shot to see if they will match for the 18's

[Jap11g]

^ Holy crap time to get a second set of tires lol