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duffmobile · 11-03-2011, 09:52 AM

I have the 20 inch stock rims and tires still. What's the best performance tire I can get that fits onto these rims? I don't want to have to replace the rims. This car is not a DD and I never drive it in the rain or snow. Looking to get better track times and still be able to drive on the street.

Garceeya · 11-03-2011, 10:08 AM

Nitto 555R Drag Radials. They make them in a 275/40/20. Perfect for street and strip!!

Camaro21 · 11-03-2011, 10:09 AM

Nitto is what I use. They have several options. NT05, NT05R, NT555R. I purchase mine here: www.onlinetires.com.

Good Luck !!

BMR Sales · 11-03-2011, 10:14 AM

Nittos would definitely be your best option, the other options are more aggressive and don't work as well in adverse conditions (even though you said you don't drive in them). Another thing is that you can get a good bit of mileage out of the Nittos. I had them on my 99 Trans Am and got as much as 15k miles out of a set daily driving them.

duffmobile · 11-03-2011, 11:30 AM

How much better are those than the stock Pirelli's? I'm a total tire noob. I have trouble keeping traction on the street and the strip.

Would these fit on the car, and would 305's be that much better over 275s?

http://www.onlinetires.com/products/...r+104v+bw.html

blazzin1 · 11-03-2011, 11:31 AM

They will get much better traction on the street or strip than the stock Pirelli's, but they will certainly wear down much faster too.

Merc · 11-03-2011, 11:40 AM

The Nitto NT05R is the latest offering from Nitto. Pumpkin was running NT05R when we ran 12:35 (bolt on's).

BMR Sales · 11-03-2011, 11:47 AM

Like everyone else said they will perform considerably better but will wear quite a bit faster then the stock Pirellis.

Merc · 11-03-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BMR Sales

Like everyone else said they will perform considerably better but will wear quite a bit faster then the stock Pirellis.

That why you need a second set of rims.

Black5thgen · 11-03-2011, 03:26 PM

I have a set of 275/35/20 NT555r's for sale if you interested. They have about 75% left on them.

blazzin1 · 11-03-2011, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Black5thgen

I have a set of 275/35/20 NT555r's for sale if you interested. They have about 75% left on them.

Okay, I'm confused....they don't make that size in a NT555R....are you sure you don't mean 275/40R20???

Cali_Camaro_SS · 11-03-2011, 04:59 PM

So I looked at the nittos on that site and are those nt05 runflats?
And if they are they only go for $217?

Also are these tires better then the potenza Re070R 285/35/20

Black5thgen · 11-03-2011, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by blazzin1

Okay, I'm confused....they don't make that size in a NT555R....are you sure you don't mean 275/40R20???

Yeah, they're 40's. I was confused on the sidewall ratio.

11-03-2011, 09:52 AM	#1
duffmobile Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS - IOM/IOM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Frankfort, IL Posts: 374	Best drag radials for stock rims? I have the 20 inch stock rims and tires still. What's the best performance tire I can get that fits onto these rims? I don't want to have to replace the rims. This car is not a DD and I never drive it in the rain or snow. Looking to get better track times and still be able to drive on the street. __________________ L99 with 2.8 LC Kenne Bell, Kooks 1 7/8 headers, Corsa Catback, R2C CAI, 491 RWHP / 500 RWTQ ---- 2010 MY #7539

11-03-2011, 10:08 AM	#2
Garceeya Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 194	Nitto 555R Drag Radials. They make them in a 275/40/20. Perfect for street and strip!! __________________ Sold 2010 IBM 2SS RS / LG G6X3 Cam / 1 7/8" Kooks headers / Hi-Flo Cats / ADM Cold air / Magnaflow 3" exhaust / UD Pulley / Sam Miller Tune / SAE 481RWHP 441RWTQ / Eibach Pro-kit / Eibach front and rear sway bars / Elite Catch Can / DRL Harness and AAC Plasma bulbs

11-03-2011, 11:30 AM	#5
duffmobile Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS - IOM/IOM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Frankfort, IL Posts: 374	How much better are those than the stock Pirelli's? I'm a total tire noob. I have trouble keeping traction on the street and the strip. Would these fit on the car, and would 305's be that much better over 275s? http://www.onlinetires.com/products/...r+104v+bw.html __________________ L99 with 2.8 LC Kenne Bell, Kooks 1 7/8 headers, Corsa Catback, R2C CAI, 491 RWHP / 500 RWTQ ---- 2010 MY #7539

11-03-2011, 11:40 AM	#7
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,291	The Nitto NT05R is the latest offering from Nitto. Pumpkin was running NT05R when we ran 12:35 (bolt on's). __________________ My Build Thread

11-03-2011, 04:59 PM	#12
Cali_Camaro_SS Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS (BLACK) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 862	So I looked at the nittos on that site and are those nt05 runflats? And if they are they only go for $217? Also are these tires better then the potenza Re070R 285/35/20 __________________ _________________ 1SS: Dnyatech LT Headers \| Dynamaxx CatBack \| Diablo Tune \| Intake \| Pfatds Springs \| Heritage Grill \| Blacked out Bezels \| Black Chevy Sign \| Blacked out Wheels \| Tint \| HIDs w/Error code Eliminator \| Green Dome/Trunk Light \|

11-03-2011, 10:09 AM	#3
Camaro21 Drives: SOLD - 2013 M6 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,041 View My Garage	Nitto is what I use. They have several options. NT05, NT05R, NT555R. I purchase mine here: www.onlinetires.com. Good Luck !!

11-03-2011, 10:14 AM	#4
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	Nittos would definitely be your best option, the other options are more aggressive and don't work as well in adverse conditions (even though you said you don't drive in them). Another thing is that you can get a good bit of mileage out of the Nittos. I had them on my 99 Trans Am and got as much as 15k miles out of a set daily driving them.

11-03-2011, 11:31 AM	#6
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	They will get much better traction on the street or strip than the stock Pirelli's, but they will certainly wear down much faster too.

11-03-2011, 11:47 AM	#8
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	Like everyone else said they will perform considerably better but will wear quite a bit faster then the stock Pirellis.

11-03-2011, 03:26 PM	#10
Black5thgen Account Suspended Drives: 2007 C6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 2,251 View My Garage	I have a set of 275/35/20 NT555r's for sale if you interested. They have about 75% left on them.

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