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G701LE · 03-03-2016, 11:53 PM

As the title says. I would like to know if it is worth the price? My P Zeroes spin E WAY too easy. Would like to know how much of a difference there is. And, would love to have some M&H or MT et's. But, I am also upgrading the suspension and just don't have the funds for 2x the price per tire.

briancamaross · 03-03-2016, 11:57 PM

I have the nitto nt05r great tires at thrleast track aND on street.

G701LE · 03-04-2016, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by briancamaross

I have the nitto nt05r great tires at thrleast track aND on street.

Are you still pretty much stock? Thanks

1Canuck · 03-04-2016, 01:37 AM

curious. why not get the tires you want now and suspension later.

G701LE · 03-04-2016, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 1Canuck

curious. why not get the tires you want now and suspension later.

Because I want the suspension now. And by the time I get done with everything, it will probably be time for more tires.......

Joseph1LE · 03-04-2016, 06:41 AM

Mine dead hook on spray from a 1st gear hit. Not even comparable to P-Zeros, drag radials are on a whole other level in terms of straight line traction.

JakeW1990 · 03-04-2016, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by briancamaross

I have the nitto nt05r great tires at thrleast track aND on street.

How many miles do you get out of a set?

bhillakaiceberg · 03-04-2016, 08:45 AM

You know you are talking about two tires which were made for two complete different reasons. P Zeros are street tires. Nittos NT05R are Drag Radials. With that being said...I run the NT05Rs on the street and love them. They are descent in the rain also. I run Mickeys at the track tho. NT05R at the track were a waste of time for me.

ravensjeff · 03-04-2016, 10:29 AM

Not sure what the difference is between NT05 & NT05R is, but I get about 13,000-14,000 miles out of a set of NT05's (275 front, 315 rear). Similar to what bhill said above, these are more road coarse racing type of tires vs. drag strip traction tires (at least for our HP range). I love them for the street and no longer do much at the track since I have no roll bar.

Think I got the last set installed for around $1300 (near that, can't remember exactly though). I'm about due for my 3rd set.

flyer08 · 03-04-2016, 10:46 AM

I don't know how you runs nt05r in the rain. I did it one time on way home from track when I hit rain and it was not fun

ravensjeff · 03-04-2016, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by flyer08

I don't know how you runs nt05r in the rain. I did it one time on way home from track when I hit rain and it was not fun

Must be the difference between them & NT05's; although I admit i've only driven in the rain maybe 3-5 times at most.

KJZ28 · 03-04-2016, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by G701LE

As the title says. I would like to know if it is worth the price? My P Zeroes spin E WAY too easy. Would like to know how much of a difference there is. And, would love to have some M&H or MT et's. But, I am also upgrading the suspension and just don't have the funds for 2x the price per tire.

I have built cars where I upgraded the suspension first then bought the tires/wheels. Then I have built cars where I bought the tires first then upgraded the suspension. You will get more out of buying the tires first!

There is a reason there are a million articles praising a good set of tires over suspension upgrades. I didn't listen to them in the past.

Pro Stock John · 03-04-2016, 12:10 PM

I've had 3 sets of 18" NT05Rs. I've been able to get a full season out of them including a lot of track passes. Best of 1.51. Very good in rain until they are at the end of life, like this. Then they are sketchy:

They are not the best drag tire. I would give them 4 out of 5 stars. I have a set of MH's too, I would rank them the same.

Pro Stock John · 03-04-2016, 12:11 PM

03-03-2016, 11:53 PM	#1
G701LE Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 IBM silver stipes Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: K.C. Kansas Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	Stock P Zeroes vs. Nitto NT05r? As the title says. I would like to know if it is worth the price? My P Zeroes spin E WAY too easy. Would like to know how much of a difference there is. And, would love to have some M&H or MT et's. But, I am also upgrading the suspension and just don't have the funds for 2x the price per tire. __________________ 2010 Imperial Blue w/ Silver stripes 2SS/RS L99 Mods = Not enough....

03-04-2016, 06:41 AM	#6
Joseph1LE Drives: 2015 Camaro SS 1LE, 2001 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Miami Posts: 836	Mine dead hook on spray from a 1st gear hit. Not even comparable to P-Zeros, drag radials are on a whole other level in terms of straight line traction. __________________ 2017 GMC Canyon All Terrain- daily driver/dirt bike hauler 2015 Camaro SS 1LE- sold 2001 Camaro SS SOM M6- sold 1999 Firebird Formula A4- sold

03-04-2016, 08:45 AM	#8
bhillakaiceberg Drives: 2011 2SS/RS & 2017 1SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,960	You know you are talking about two tires which were made for two complete different reasons. P Zeros are street tires. Nittos NT05R are Drag Radials. With that being said...I run the NT05Rs on the street and love them. They are descent in the rain also. I run Mickeys at the track tho. NT05R at the track were a waste of time for me. __________________ *2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS L99* (1 of 782) 10.78 @125mph ALL MOTOR SBE Built/Tuned by Me 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS Auto 9.29 @144.57mph ALL MOTOR SBE #TEAMGPI Gwatney Performance Innovation

03-04-2016, 10:29 AM	#9
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	Not sure what the difference is between NT05 & NT05R is, but I get about 13,000-14,000 miles out of a set of NT05's (275 front, 315 rear). Similar to what bhill said above, these are more road coarse racing type of tires vs. drag strip traction tires (at least for our HP range). I love them for the street and no longer do much at the track since I have no roll bar. Think I got the last set installed for around $1300 (near that, can't remember exactly though). I'm about due for my 3rd set. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

03-04-2016, 12:10 PM	#13
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,221	I've had 3 sets of 18" NT05Rs. I've been able to get a full season out of them including a lot of track passes. Best of 1.51. Very good in rain until they are at the end of life, like this. Then they are sketchy: They are not the best drag tire. I would give them 4 out of 5 stars. I have a set of MH's too, I would rank them the same. __________________ 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

03-03-2016, 11:57 PM	#2
briancamaross Drives: 2011 ss 2ss auto camaro Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: mary esther florida Posts: 385 View My Garage	I have the nitto nt05r great tires at thrleast track aND on street.

03-04-2016, 01:37 AM	#4
1Canuck Drives: 2014 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 256	curious. why not get the tires you want now and suspension later.

03-04-2016, 10:46 AM	#10
flyer08 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,418	I don't know how you runs nt05r in the rain. I did it one time on way home from track when I hit rain and it was not fun

03-04-2016, 12:11 PM	#14
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,221	__________________ 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