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Outlaw77 · 04-27-2016, 12:24 PM

So I'm looking for new rear tires and I want to go with something with more grip then the Invo's. I really like the invos but I'm leaning towards the NT05's. My question is, can I run the NT05's on the rear wheels or do I need to run the NT05r's? This is just for street use with the occasional track day here and there. I still have lots of life left on the front but they are invo's which I plan to keep running. In the next few weeks I will at the 650rwhp level.

Trob85 · 04-27-2016, 01:21 PM

I have the nt05 (non R) and they do ok not so much a track tire but they do ok on the street but lack the sticky compound you want with a drag radial.

silverz28 · 04-27-2016, 01:28 PM

just put NT05 315/35/20 on back last night. Punched it in 2nd gear and the car took off without much slip. Better than my Goodyear supercar back there. I like so far. For track, get a extra set of rims and Drag Radials.

Outlaw77 · 04-27-2016, 01:33 PM

Thanks for the reply's. Do you guys think they will hook better then the invo's on the street? I imagine they would.

GoldCartridgeGamer · 04-27-2016, 02:38 PM

They are a stickier tire than the Invo. The Invo is a great street tire, but terrible for the track. The NT05 won't last as long, but you will get better grip from it than an Invo on the track. Not sure you'll notice much difference on street since it is a street tire. I run the NT555-R daily and love it.

Nitto tires rank as follows (grip level):
Invo
NT05
NT555-R
NT05-R

04-27-2016, 12:24 PM	#1
Outlaw77 Drives: 2018 Charger SRT 392 F8 Green Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oakville Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,910	NT05 question So I'm looking for new rear tires and I want to go with something with more grip then the Invo's. I really like the invos but I'm leaning towards the NT05's. My question is, can I run the NT05's on the rear wheels or do I need to run the NT05r's? This is just for street use with the occasional track day here and there. I still have lots of life left on the front but they are invo's which I plan to keep running. In the next few weeks I will at the 650rwhp level. Last edited by Outlaw77; 04-27-2016 at 12:56 PM.

04-27-2016, 01:21 PM	#2
Trob85 Svt lol Drives: 2011 ss inferno orange blown Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Topeka Posts: 2,312	I have the nt05 (non R) and they do ok not so much a track tire but they do ok on the street but lack the sticky compound you want with a drag radial. __________________ plasti dip is not a mod.......and a cold air intake doesn't make you fast!

04-27-2016, 01:28 PM	#3
silverz28 Drives: 1996 Camaro Z28, 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 279	just put NT05 315/35/20 on back last night. Punched it in 2nd gear and the car took off without much slip. Better than my Goodyear supercar back there. I like so far. For track, get a extra set of rims and Drag Radials. __________________ 2012 2SS/RS IOM, LS3, Aftermarket Hurst shifter, IOM interior, Borla "S", 1 7/8 Big Flow headers, ADM Race cold air, BMR 1" lowering springs, SLP Supercharger, Custom Comp Cam, Fore Innovations twin pumps, Flex Fuel Sensor

04-27-2016, 01:33 PM	#4
Outlaw77 Drives: 2018 Charger SRT 392 F8 Green Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oakville Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,910	Thanks for the reply's. Do you guys think they will hook better then the invo's on the street? I imagine they would. Last edited by Outlaw77; 04-27-2016 at 02:16 PM.

04-27-2016, 02:38 PM	#5
GoldCartridgeGamer Drives: 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,527	They are a stickier tire than the Invo. The Invo is a great street tire, but terrible for the track. The NT05 won't last as long, but you will get better grip from it than an Invo on the track. Not sure you'll notice much difference on street since it is a street tire. I run the NT555-R daily and love it. Nitto tires rank as follows (grip level): Invo NT05 NT555-R NT05-R __________________ Phoenix (sold) 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew How to hug your camaro Buy the car that you would most like to get beat in. The other guy will always be faster.