NT05R vs. MT Street Radial II - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Chris82xx · 07-24-2013, 03:22 PM

I just recently bought a set of 20x10.5 rear wheels. I'm trying to figure out what would be the best bang for the buck and I've narrowed it down to these two. Some of the factors that I'm taking into consideration are mileage wear, DD ability and track. I'm not worried about rain because I usually don't drive in the rain and if I am caught in it, I know enough to slow down and not drive like an ass. I put roughly 6K miles a year on the car and that's from spring to fall, so there will be some cold months. I'm also just getting into the track a little, so that's something I'm thinking about too. My first time out, my 60' was a 2.2 on stock tires. I do like to do road courses as well. I hope this is enough info for you all to help me. Thanks in advance for you suggestions.

Chris82xx · 07-24-2013, 09:26 PM

Thanks. I get what you're saying with a "do it all tire". I was tossing the idea around of buying a strip setup with an 18" wheel. For now though, I was just thinking of a good 20" tire. At least for the rest of this year. I'm 90% on the street right now, and more of a spirited and back-road driver.

Supercharged SS · 07-24-2013, 09:39 PM

You should've gotten some 18's. Any 20" drag radial at your power level isn't gonna be all that great.

Chris82xx · 07-24-2013, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

You should've gotten some 18's. Any 20" drag radial at your power level isn't gonna be all that great.

I know, it's just that I bought a rear set of 20" TSW's at an insane price, it was one of those things you just couldn't pass up. 18's will be in my future, just not as soon as a set of tires, and matching fronts rims for what I have now.

Supercharged SS · 07-24-2013, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris82xx

I know, it's just that I bought a rear set of 20" TSW's at an insane price, it was one of those things you just couldn't pass up. 18's will be in my future, just not as soon as a set of tires, and matching fronts rims for what I have now.

If it was me I'd go with the 305 MT. Since you're just going to use then on the strip who cares how long it lasts mile wise.

Pro Stock John · 07-24-2013, 11:41 PM

Either choice will give you more traction than you currently have on street tires.

07-24-2013, 03:22 PM	#1
Chris82xx Make your peace with God! Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS M6 Convertible Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 1,595	NT05R vs. MT Street Radial II I just recently bought a set of 20x10.5 rear wheels. I'm trying to figure out what would be the best bang for the buck and I've narrowed it down to these two. Some of the factors that I'm taking into consideration are mileage wear, DD ability and track. I'm not worried about rain because I usually don't drive in the rain and if I am caught in it, I know enough to slow down and not drive like an ass. I put roughly 6K miles a year on the car and that's from spring to fall, so there will be some cold months. I'm also just getting into the track a little, so that's something I'm thinking about too. My first time out, my 60' was a 2.2 on stock tires. I do like to do road courses as well. I hope this is enough info for you all to help me. Thanks in advance for you suggestions. __________________ ECS base supercharger (NOVI 1500SL), ECS AlKY control kit, 92mm TB, ARH 1 7/8" LT's non-catted, Borla 3" exhaust, ID850 injectors, Squash fuel system, ECS Big Blower Cam, MGW short throw shifter, DSS 1000hp axles, LGW differential cover, billet caps, Tech AFX heater hoses, Pedders differential bushings, Eaton TrueTrac differential, PRC dual valve springs, Katech C5R timing chain, ATI balancer, Meilings oil pump, Pfadt Trailing Arms, Pfadt Tie Rods, Pfadt Sway Bars, Pfadt End Links, DSS Aluminum Driveshaft 811RWHP/719RWTQ UNDER MAJOR OVERHAUL!!

07-24-2013, 09:26 PM	#2
Chris82xx Make your peace with God! Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS M6 Convertible Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 1,595	Thanks. I get what you're saying with a "do it all tire". I was tossing the idea around of buying a strip setup with an 18" wheel. For now though, I was just thinking of a good 20" tire. At least for the rest of this year. I'm 90% on the street right now, and more of a spirited and back-road driver. __________________ ECS base supercharger (NOVI 1500SL), ECS AlKY control kit, 92mm TB, ARH 1 7/8" LT's non-catted, Borla 3" exhaust, ID850 injectors, Squash fuel system, ECS Big Blower Cam, MGW short throw shifter, DSS 1000hp axles, LGW differential cover, billet caps, Tech AFX heater hoses, Pedders differential bushings, Eaton TrueTrac differential, PRC dual valve springs, Katech C5R timing chain, ATI balancer, Meilings oil pump, Pfadt Trailing Arms, Pfadt Tie Rods, Pfadt Sway Bars, Pfadt End Links, DSS Aluminum Driveshaft 811RWHP/719RWTQ UNDER MAJOR OVERHAUL!!

07-24-2013, 11:41 PM	#6
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	Either choice will give you more traction than you currently have on street tires. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

07-24-2013, 09:39 PM	#3
Supercharged SS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 11,927	You should've gotten some 18's. Any 20" drag radial at your power level isn't gonna be all that great.