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maroman1138 · 04-05-2013, 11:38 PM

So what's wrong with the invos?

K32 Camaro · 04-06-2013, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by maroman1138

So what's wrong with the invos?

Invos IMO have terrible traction. I drag and DD my car and I have recently replaced my stock tires with 11" wide rims wearing 315 nitto invos. Definetly more wheel spin off the line now..

OP, If you only drive in dry weather then get the Mickey Thompson ET street II drag radials. You will never get better street tires for drag traction than these.

However, if you like going on road trips and get caught in the rain from time to time then the Vredstein are going to be the tires to go with.

K32 Camaro · 04-06-2013, 02:32 AM

Another thing OP, if you have never owned drag radials (555r, nt05r, MT et2 dr's, etc) They hydroplane insanely easy in the smallest amount of water. 555r's may be the best choice for DR's in the rain but it still should be avoided.

Just google drag radials in the rain to see all the 'totaled my stang' threads. My friend spun and hit the wall while going straight on the highway at 30mph with nt05rs.

lexlueger · 04-06-2013, 05:11 AM

. OP. I've run every drag radial there is. Nitto 555R's are your best compromise. I've pulled 1.57 60ft times with those tires and driven them in down pours. MT's/Hoosiers will give you slightly better grip at the track but are not streetable in the wet.You're getting tons of bad info from people with no real experience. NT05/ET streets/Hoosier/M&H drags do NOT work in the rain.
People suggesting invos/Vredestein have never been to a track. Those are street tires, on a prepped dragstrip you might as well pour cooking oil under your tires.

If you're serious about a dual purpose street/track tire 555R: END THREAD.

SUKXOST · 04-06-2013, 06:15 AM

^ how do you REALLY feel?

lexlueger · 04-06-2013, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SUKXOST

^ how do you REALLY feel?

Lol. Their slamming the poor guy with all kinds of choices. He's probably all

SGOS252382 · 04-06-2013, 12:12 PM

If its a daily driver NT555R is really your only choice.
I run NT555Rs all summer (rainy season - rains every day). I just make sure to put a fresh set on at the beginning of the rainy season. I have no issues with them and get pretty decent traction in the rain.

I personally would not run MT drag radials as a daily driver tire in areas that get frequent to occasional rain.

K32 Camaro · 04-06-2013, 04:22 PM

What I was trying to say earlier, I would never run any kind of drag radial in the rain 555 or not. It's not worth the risk. Get some MT's for the track and a second set of rims with vredstein.

Pro Stock John · 04-06-2013, 07:07 PM

I've daily-driven on the 275-40-20 Nitto 555R, driven in very heavy rain, even standing water, never had issues and I was expecting some.

I started running these in mid September of last year and I just put them back on again. We'll see how I do with the new converter:

Last year

sherm · 04-09-2013, 12:00 PM

wow..thanks for all of your help guys. I appreciate everyone's feedback. It seems like its just a toss up on which direction I should really take. I was hoping for the best 50/50 mix, not having 2 sets because that would be a pain to do every time I went to the track. I'll have to take my chances on the 555r's and take it from there.

SPCBA · 04-09-2013, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sherm

wow..thanks for all of your help guys. I appreciate everyone's feedback. It seems like its just a toss up on which direction I should really take. I was hoping for the best 50/50 mix, not having 2 sets because that would be a pain to do every time I went to the track. I'll have to take my chances on the 555r's and take it from there.

its probably the best way...2 sets for 2 purposes. can get some cheapo all seasons for daily driving and get a track set. more affordable in the long run as well.

there is no 50/50 comprimise in life

Tag140 · 04-09-2013, 12:22 PM

Hoosters and Mickey thompsons hook way better than nittos NT05rs but I agree with those guys up top if this is your daily driver and you will drive this in the rain then the nitto 555r is your best bet.

You could try 555Rs on the front ans NT05Rs on back, but you'd have to drive really carefully in the rain.

Personally I'm about to get some Hoosier 315/35R18s
But this isn't my daily

GoldCartridgeGamer · 04-09-2013, 12:36 PM

NT555R, NT05, or NT05R?

I'm looking for a nice DD during the summer.

I may just end up with Vreds for all year round. I already am in process of ordering 275/40/20 and 315/35/20.

sherm · 04-09-2013, 01:41 PM

So I decided to go with the NT555Rs. An 18" setup wouldn't work with my SS, right? And they don't offer 19's so I would have to go with 20. What are the tire specs that I need to buy? And where is the cheapest place to buy these tires?

04-06-2013, 05:11 AM	#18
lexlueger Drives: V10 BMW M5, Supercharged 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Charlotte NC /Brooklyn NY Posts: 2,305	. OP. I've run every drag radial there is. Nitto 555R's are your best compromise. I've pulled 1.57 60ft times with those tires and driven them in down pours. MT's/Hoosiers will give you slightly better grip at the track but are not streetable in the wet.You're getting tons of bad info from people with no real experience. NT05/ET streets/Hoosier/M&H drags do NOT work in the rain. People suggesting invos/Vredestein have never been to a track. Those are street tires, on a prepped dragstrip you might as well pour cooking oil under your tires. If you're serious about a dual purpose street/track tire 555R: END THREAD. __________________ MAST 416 STROKER: STAGE 3 TVS 2300 CUSTOM CAM TPIS 102 TB IW 8 RIB PULLEY W/ OD COG REARS NX EXPRESS/NANO KIT KDI HEAT EXCHANGER/ROTOFAB RESERVOIR CIRCLE D 2800 TC/FLEX PLATE/ADM TRANS COOLER DSS DRIVESHAFT/1400 HP AXLES EATON TRUETRAC -LPE 3.27 GEARS DYNATECH HEADERS/MAGNAFLOW EXHAUST SQUASH RETURN STYLE FS ID 850's E85/ FLEXFUEL BMR/EIBACH SUSPENSION KILL MODE, ON.

04-06-2013, 06:15 AM	#19
SUKXOST Do you even lift, bro? Drives: 2013 1LE Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 3,159 View My Garage	^ how do you REALLY feel? __________________ My 1LE (645WHP/597WTQ) build/journal Thread: 1st ever 1LE COTW http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=255461

04-06-2013, 07:07 PM	#23
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,221	I've daily-driven on the 275-40-20 Nitto 555R, driven in very heavy rain, even standing water, never had issues and I was expecting some. I started running these in mid September of last year and I just put them back on again. We'll see how I do with the new converter: Last year __________________ 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 Last edited by Pro Stock John; 04-09-2013 at 12:36 PM.

04-09-2013, 12:00 PM	#24
sherm Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 29	wow..thanks for all of your help guys. I appreciate everyone's feedback. It seems like its just a toss up on which direction I should really take. I was hoping for the best 50/50 mix, not having 2 sets because that would be a pain to do every time I went to the track. I'll have to take my chances on the 555r's and take it from there. __________________ 2010 VR Camaro 2SS/RS - A6/L99 - Stainless Power Headers - CAI Inc Intake - VMAX Ported TB - APEX Air Scoop - NT555Rs - JRE Tune 1/4 mile - 12.61 @ 110mph - 1.8 60ft

04-09-2013, 12:22 PM	#26
Tag140 Drives: Black 2010 camaro RS 2SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston TX Posts: 131 View My Garage	Hoosters and Mickey thompsons hook way better than nittos NT05rs but I agree with those guys up top if this is your daily driver and you will drive this in the rain then the nitto 555r is your best bet. You could try 555Rs on the front ans NT05Rs on back, but you'd have to drive really carefully in the rain. Personally I'm about to get some Hoosier 315/35R18s But this isn't my daily __________________ Whipple, Heads/Cam, headers, 2800 stall, 3.73 Gears, Borlas

04-05-2013, 11:38 PM	#15
maroman1138 Drives: 2011 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston TX. Posts: 439 View My Garage	So what's wrong with the invos?

04-06-2013, 02:32 AM	#17
K32 Camaro V8 lounge member #5 Drives: 12 2SS Synergy Camaro, 05 PontiacG6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,301	Another thing OP, if you have never owned drag radials (555r, nt05r, MT et2 dr's, etc) They hydroplane insanely easy in the smallest amount of water. 555r's may be the best choice for DR's in the rain but it still should be avoided. Just google drag radials in the rain to see all the 'totaled my stang' threads. My friend spun and hit the wall while going straight on the highway at 30mph with nt05rs.

04-06-2013, 12:12 PM	#21
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	If its a daily driver NT555R is really your only choice. I run NT555Rs all summer (rainy season - rains every day). I just make sure to put a fresh set on at the beginning of the rainy season. I have no issues with them and get pretty decent traction in the rain. I personally would not run MT drag radials as a daily driver tire in areas that get frequent to occasional rain.

04-06-2013, 04:22 PM	#22
K32 Camaro V8 lounge member #5 Drives: 12 2SS Synergy Camaro, 05 PontiacG6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,301	What I was trying to say earlier, I would never run any kind of drag radial in the rain 555 or not. It's not worth the risk. Get some MT's for the track and a second set of rims with vredstein.

04-09-2013, 12:36 PM	#27
GoldCartridgeGamer Drives: 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,527	NT555R, NT05, or NT05R? I'm looking for a nice DD during the summer. I may just end up with Vreds for all year round. I already am in process of ordering 275/40/20 and 315/35/20. __________________ 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.

04-09-2013, 01:41 PM	#28
sherm Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 29	So I decided to go with the NT555Rs. An 18" setup wouldn't work with my SS, right? And they don't offer 19's so I would have to go with 20. What are the tire specs that I need to buy? And where is the cheapest place to buy these tires? __________________ 2010 VR Camaro 2SS/RS - A6/L99 - Stainless Power Headers - CAI Inc Intake - VMAX Ported TB - APEX Air Scoop - NT555Rs - JRE Tune 1/4 mile - 12.61 @ 110mph - 1.8 60ft