NT05Rs on Stock 20" Rims

[ParisTNDude]

I had my new NT05R Drag Radial tires mounted on a second set of 20 inch SS wheels and they seem to fit without a hitch. I am aware of the manufacturers recommendations for at least a 10 inch wide wheel, but I read plenty on the issue and especially the Janetty comment that they fit ok on their cars...so.... Anyway, here's a few pics of my Camaro and the new tires. They won't be daily driving tires but, I thought it prudent to have them on the car for a few miles to make sure there were no clearance issues and there are none. They are 28.7 inches tall...exactly that of the standard Pirrelli P Zeros.

[fldrummer]

What size/width are those? 315/35/20? Thanks for the pics, regardless. I've been wondering how wider tires would look on the stock rear wheels. How doed it handle though?

[siriusdish]

Sweet, looks Great! Fit fine here with Rear lowered from the Spohn-LCA's.

[mpyle007]

I know someone that has these on his stock 20" rims with the eibach lowering springs. Plenty of clearance and he runs at the track a good amount. I will be doing the same set up very soon.

[ParisTNDude]

Originally Posted by fldrummer

What size/width are those? 315/35/20? Thanks for the pics, regardless. I've been wondering how wider tires would look on the stock rear wheels. How doed it handle though?

I can't feel a bit of difference in the everyday driving experience. I wouldn't try autocrossing them for sure, but they would suffice for street use in the dry...not in the rain. However, the tread wear will be an issue since they are very soft. I will not use them for daily driving but there are others who do. The tread width is 13" as best as I can determine. The heighth is exactly the same as the stock Pirrellis. I can't find anything that interferes with mounting including brake lines and all suspension pieces. Here's what the Janetty shop had to say about them:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84310

[96MrBass]

Why the NT05 and not the 555 just wondering?
Can you tell me does the sidewall look to be the same as p-zeros?

[ParisTNDude]

From what I've heard, the NT05R hooks bunches better than the 555s. No, the NT05Rs definitely have a bulgier look to them compared to the stock Pirrellis.

[kevin1106]

Now that you have sticky tires, hope you have your car built to hold the extra grip.... My stock rear only lasted about 10 passes at the track before I broke the spider gears..

I'd also be careful, I have read and heard that the stock rear wheels are not wide enough to handle a 315 tire... the rear will feel loose and spongy cause there is to much side wall flex...

[ParisTNDude]

Originally Posted by kevin1106

Now that you have sticky tires, hope you have your car built to hold the extra grip.... My stock rear only lasted about 10 passes at the track before I broke the spider gears..

I'd also be careful, I have read and heard that the stock rear wheels are not wide enough to handle a 315 tire... the rear will feel loose and spongy cause there is to much side wall flex...

Thanks, Kevin for the good advice. It's always a fear that you're going to break something when you increase grip or power. Camaro Now magazine had an article on an LS3 (1st issue) with my mods where they bent the upper control arms on their test car with hard launches and stock Pirrellis. Since mine's an auto, it shouldn't be a violent launch as in the 6M. Strange, my car dynoed at less rwhp than LS3s bone stock, but I run fairly equal ETs as they with the same mods. If something breaks, I'll test the GM warranty even with mods. You didn't say....did they fix yours or did you foot the bill?

I re-read your post and I see you're in LaPlata. I lived in Waldorf for 6 years, two 3 year periods. You're 20 minutes from world famous "Bud's Creek"....favorite track of "Pass Time" on Speed. I ran various cars there and it's a great track.

[fldrummer]

Originally Posted by ParisTNDude

From what I've heard, the NT05R hooks bunches better than the 555s. No, the NT05Rs definitely have a bulgier look to them compared to the stock Pirrellis.

That's the opposite of what I have read.

[ParisTNDude]

Originally Posted by fldrummer

That's the opposite of what I have read.

If you're satisfied with what you read, then I recommend you buy the 555s. However, I didn't buy these without doing research and here's just a few of the sites and comments where the concensus seems to be the NT05Rs hook better (even over the highly touted MTs:

http://www.chicagolandmustang.com/fo...R-Drag-Radials

http://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-tir...5r-nt555r.html

http://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-tir...vs-555r-3.html

http://forums.corral.net/forums/drag...et-radial.html

Super Chevy put the NT05R against MT best selling street radial. Read the results here:

http://www.superchevy.com/technical/...t/viewall.html


But, you can google 555R vs NT05R and decide for yourself. Another plus it the NT05Rs are much cheaper than the 555s in a size that I needed. I got mine at American Muscle for $279 each shipped to the door. Every other DR I considered was $330 or more.

[siriusdish]

Originally Posted by ParisTNDude

If you're satisfied with what you read, then I recommend you buy the 555s. However, I didn't buy these without doing research and here's just a few of the sites and comments where the concensus seems to be the NT05Rs hook better (even over the highly touted MTs:

http://www.chicagolandmustang.com/fo...R-Drag-Radials

http://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-tir...5r-nt555r.html

http://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-tir...vs-555r-3.html

http://forums.corral.net/forums/drag...et-radial.html

Super Chevy put the NT05R against MT best selling street radial. Read the results here:

http://www.superchevy.com/technical/...t/viewall.html


But, you can google 555R vs NT05R and decide for yourself. Another plus it the NT05Rs are much cheaper than the 555s in a size that I needed. I got mine at American Muscle for $279 each shipped to the door. Every other DR I considered was $330 or more.

We tried Both tires here and the nt05r is better IMO. Last a little longer stick better, and the rain is not an issue if u drive like a granny in the rain.

[kevin1106]

Originally Posted by ParisTNDude

Thanks, Kevin for the good advice. It's always a fear that you're going to break something when you increase grip or power. Camaro Now magazine had an article on an LS3 (1st issue) with my mods where they bent the upper control arms on their test car with hard launches and stock Pirrellis. Since mine's an auto, it shouldn't be a violent launch as in the 6M. Strange, my car dynoed at less rwhp than LS3s bone stock, but I run fairly equal ETs as they with the same mods. If something breaks, I'll test the GM warranty even with mods. You didn't say....did they fix yours or did you foot the bill?

I re-read your post and I see you're in LaPlata. I lived in Waldorf for 6 years, two 3 year periods. You're 20 minutes from world famous "Bud's Creek"....favorite track of "Pass Time" on Speed. I ran various cars there and it's a great track.

Yepp, I'm close to Buds Creek. Ive been there many times.. As far as my rear goes, I ended up going with the DSS 9' rear... I wasnt gonna waste my time fixing or getting fixed... the stock rear... just to bust it up again.. I was surprised my stock rear didnt last to long at all.. I guess trying to put 630rwhp to the ground will break alot of stock parts... lol....

What made you move away? Traffic? lol It's horrible here.. even with the new improved widening of the roads at the double lights in brandywine doesn't help much... just moves all the congestion down a 1/4 mile to the new shopping center they put in.... just before you got the the wawa and 7-11 at mckendree road..

[ParisTNDude]

Originally Posted by kevin1106

Yepp, I'm close to Buds Creek. Ive been there many times.. As far as my rear goes, I ended up going with the DSS 9' rear... I wasnt gonna waste my time fixing or getting fixed... the stock rear... just to bust it up again.. I was surprised my stock rear didnt last to long at all.. I guess trying to put 630rwhp to the ground will break alot of stock parts... lol....

What made you move away? Traffic? lol It's horrible here.. even with the new improved widening of the roads at the double lights in brandywine doesn't help much... just moves all the congestion down a 1/4 mile to the new shopping center they put in.... just before you got the the wawa and 7-11 at mckendree road..

Well, I retired from my civil service job at the Pentagon and because of the traffic, high cost of living, taxes and crime...I thought Tennessee would be a better place to relax and play with cars!...LOL. I still miss your area and have plenty of friends and am planning to visit in the not to distant future...maybe we can take a trip to Bud's Creek together for T&T.