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camarosspower · 12-02-2015, 03:17 PM

Hey guys the people at discount tire told my buddy recently that the car is too heavy for this tire and that the tire might blow out under high speeds. And they also told him to just get the nt05 because its basically the same as the R version. What do y'all think about this? I told him to go ahead and get it so now they don't want to mount to the tires because it won't be safe supposedly.

Mikamaro · 12-02-2015, 04:17 PM

They are too wide for the stock wheel. You need to bring them to your local shop if you really want them on.

camarosspower · 12-02-2015, 04:19 PM

O sorry forgot to mention. His car is a 1le and he has the 315/35/20 invos now. He just wants a drag radial

10aSSee D · 12-02-2015, 08:19 PM

I'm running the NT05's now on my Forgeline's but there is a big difference as far as softness goes.

camarosspower · 12-02-2015, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 10aSSee D

I'm running the NT05's now on my Forgeline's but there is a big difference as far as softness goes.

What do you mean?

Mikamaro · 12-02-2015, 08:38 PM

The R are a Drag radial, not approved for street use.

camarosspower · 12-02-2015, 10:50 PM

Yes that's why he got it. Lol. I'm just asking if anyone else has had this problem getting them installed on a Camaro with 20's. Their computer tells them its not safe because its too heavy and at high speeds the tire will blow out. I checked the specs on the nitto site and its max load is 16** lbs. Wouldn't the limit on the tire had to be a 6400+ lbs car?

WSSICK · 12-04-2015, 10:33 PM

The NT05R drag radial is D.O.T. approved for street use, at least in the USA.

Trob85 · 12-05-2015, 06:56 AM

People run them all the time hell I have them on my car. Most "experts" are just glorified monitor readers and have no idea what the hell they're talking about. I'm sure they tell you that because someone at headquarters wants to cover their azz. If you want a real answer call nitto and ask them if you're unsure but you would be fine.

LEO1LE · 12-05-2015, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by camarosspower

Hey guys the people at discount tire told my buddy recently that the car is too heavy for this tire and that the tire might blow out under high speeds. And they also told him to just get the nt05 because its basically the same as the R version. What do y'all think about this? I told him to go ahead and get it so now they don't want to mount to the tires because it won't be safe supposedly.

Those guys must have worked at the local auto parts store prior to being employed to Discount. I've seen several cars run and my own run 150+ on the NT05R with no problems. Hell I was riding shotgun as my friend just over 200 mph in his 1200hp twin turbo Z06, car was stable and no problems with the NTO5R's.

LEO1LE · 12-05-2015, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikamaro

The R are a Drag radial, not approved for street use.

Wrong. They are DOT approved.

camarosspower · 12-06-2015, 08:50 PM

Hey guys thanks a lot. They even said that they really don't have any drag radials available for the Camaro just basically for supras and vettes. Lol

kville988 · 12-19-2015, 12:16 AM

I have this size tires. Been running them all year on my car. Done burnouts. Races. You name it. Tire holds up fine on my stock wheels

j.curt · 12-19-2015, 02:55 AM

They told me the same thing and I ended up going with the NT05. They seem to work okay but I only got to use them once so far. I also heard that the NT05R does not last very long if you are using them as a daily driver.

12-02-2015, 03:17 PM	#1
camarosspower Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Arthur, Tx Posts: 2,383	315/35/20 nitto nt05r Hey guys the people at discount tire told my buddy recently that the car is too heavy for this tire and that the tire might blow out under high speeds. And they also told him to just get the nt05 because its basically the same as the R version. What do y'all think about this? I told him to go ahead and get it so now they don't want to mount to the tires because it won't be safe supposedly.

12-02-2015, 04:17 PM	#2
Mikamaro MikeNoMaro Drives: A 2016 Challenger R/T M6 STP Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,375 View My Garage	They are too wide for the stock wheel. You need to bring them to your local shop if you really want them on. __________________ Track Day Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/mrgoodman2000/videos Built #83817, Born January 18th, Christened June 11th 2010, Stolen October 3rd 2016.

12-02-2015, 08:19 PM	#4
10aSSee D Drives: Silver 2010 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 2,562	I'm running the NT05's now on my Forgeline's but there is a big difference as far as softness goes. __________________ MODS: ADM built 417, 2.9L Whipple with 3.250 pulley, ADM ported and polished LSA heads,ADM stage3 cam,ADM LSA belt drive system,ADM CAI race scoop, ADM dual fuel pumps, ID 850's, BMR full suspension, Gforce 9 inch kit with 3.5 inch driveshaft, Street Slayer twin carbon clutch, Lingenfelter oil seperator. Tuned by built by ADM Performance, 763rwhp,705rwtq

12-02-2015, 08:38 PM	#6
Mikamaro MikeNoMaro Drives: A 2016 Challenger R/T M6 STP Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,375 View My Garage	The R are a Drag radial, not approved for street use. __________________ Track Day Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/mrgoodman2000/videos Built #83817, Born January 18th, Christened June 11th 2010, Stolen October 3rd 2016.

12-04-2015, 10:33 PM	#8
WSSICK Drives: 2014 Red Hot ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 147	The NT05R drag radial is D.O.T. approved for street use, at least in the USA. __________________ *2014 Red Hot Camaro ZL1* 2002 Victory Red Trans Am WS6 2000 Lt Pewter Metallic Silverado Z71 1996 Metallic Gray Ford Taurus GL

12-02-2015, 04:19 PM	#3
camarosspower Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Arthur, Tx Posts: 2,383	O sorry forgot to mention. His car is a 1le and he has the 315/35/20 invos now. He just wants a drag radial

12-02-2015, 10:50 PM	#7
camarosspower Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Arthur, Tx Posts: 2,383	Yes that's why he got it. Lol. I'm just asking if anyone else has had this problem getting them installed on a Camaro with 20's. Their computer tells them its not safe because its too heavy and at high speeds the tire will blow out. I checked the specs on the nitto site and its max load is 16** lbs. Wouldn't the limit on the tire had to be a 6400+ lbs car?

12-05-2015, 06:56 AM	#9
Trob85 Svt lol Drives: 2011 ss inferno orange blown Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Topeka Posts: 2,312	People run them all the time hell I have them on my car. Most "experts" are just glorified monitor readers and have no idea what the hell they're talking about. I'm sure they tell you that because someone at headquarters wants to cover their azz. If you want a real answer call nitto and ask them if you're unsure but you would be fine. __________________ plasti dip is not a mod.......and a cold air intake doesn't make you fast!

12-06-2015, 08:50 PM	#12
camarosspower Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Arthur, Tx Posts: 2,383	Hey guys thanks a lot. They even said that they really don't have any drag radials available for the Camaro just basically for supras and vettes. Lol

12-19-2015, 12:16 AM	#13
kville988 Lurking in my SS Drives: '14 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 290	I have this size tires. Been running them all year on my car. Done burnouts. Races. You name it. Tire holds up fine on my stock wheels

12-19-2015, 02:55 AM	#14
j.curt Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: California Posts: 953 View My Garage	They told me the same thing and I ended up going with the NT05. They seem to work okay but I only got to use them once so far. I also heard that the NT05R does not last very long if you are using them as a daily driver.