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Merc · 04-30-2010, 09:51 AM

What's the best choice 305/35 or 275/40.

2010 Bumblebee · 04-30-2010, 11:10 AM

I'm no expert but, 275/40 is your stock size and might have more sidewall. That said if you let some air out of them say down to 20 psi they might work better than the 305/35, plus the 305/35 should have a wider rim. Just my guess.

Merc · 04-30-2010, 11:17 AM

Thanks for the advice. Just trying to make a decision on size and sideway is important for shock cushion. Don't want to bust one of those M6's.

Kyle.Gilmour · 04-30-2010, 11:20 AM

Another forum member just ordered the Nitto NT05R 315 35R 20 from Discount Tire yesterday, they should run you about $700.00 for the two rear tires with mounting.

He has the NT05 275 40R 20 and loves them... just wanted to get the bigger ones because he thinks he needs the better hook up.

I think I will buy two of the 315s in the month or so.

Kyle.Gilmour · 04-30-2010, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010 Bumblebee

I'm no expert but, 275/40 is your stock size and might have more sidewall. That said if you let some air out of them say down to 20 psi they might work better than the 305/35, plus the 305/35 should have a wider rim. Just my guess.

From what I hear the NT05R 315 35R 20 will still fit on the stock rear wheels on the camaro

CFPC_2010 · 04-30-2010, 11:30 AM

Brian - I have the 275s and would go wider next time. I know the 305's fit and I am pretty sure the 315's would to.

Terry

Merc · 04-30-2010, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Kyle.Gilmour

Another forum member just ordered the Nitto NT05R 315 35R 20 from Discount Tire yesterday, they should run you about $700.00 for the two rear tires with mounting.

He has the NT05 275 40R 20 and loves them... just wanted to get the bigger ones because he thinks he needs the better hook up.

I think I will buy two of the 315s in the month or so.

Sounds good. But that part # is not NT555R which is the DOT Drag Radial.

Merc · 04-30-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by CFPC_2010

Brian - I have the 275s and would go wider next time. I know the 305's fit and I am pretty sure the 315's would to.

Terry

Cool are the 315's NT555R. By the way I am thinking about calling you in regards to p coating some wheels. Any idea what the shipping would be to 98295.

Kyle.Gilmour · 04-30-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mercuryman96

Sounds good. But that part # is not NT555R which is the DOT Drag Radial.

oh.. are you saying that the ones he bought are not "drag radials"

I just looked up both NT05R and NT555.. both are listed as Drag Radials.. for my own knowledge, can you explain the difference between the two?
thanks

boxcar · 04-30-2010, 11:56 AM

Any one know how wide the RS wheels are ?

Merc · 04-30-2010, 12:01 PM

I believe 8" on front and 9" on rear.

scrming · 04-30-2010, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by boxcar

Any one know how wide the RS wheels are ?

Rear RS are 9 inch.... I put some NT555R 305/35/20s on stock RS wheels:

You can see the tire has a bit of a bulge...

Well... as it turned out the shop gouged my rims when taking of the stock Pirellies... so rather then having them replace them with another set of RS wheels, we worked it out so I got some BOSS wheels... and moved from a 9 inch wheel to a 10 inch wheel!

you can see tire fits better and more rubber on the road..

So yes a 305 will fit on the stock 9 inch RS/SS wheel... but man, it a lot better on a 10 inch! LOL

grocerygetter · 04-30-2010, 12:13 PM

contact patch is a bit better on the 10" too.

Merc · 04-30-2010, 12:27 PM

Thanks guys taking it all in.

04-30-2010, 09:51 AM	#1
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,292	Nitto Drag Radials. What's the best choice 305/35 or 275/40.

04-30-2010, 11:10 AM	#2
2010 Bumblebee Drives: Transformers Edition Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mass Posts: 1,048 View My Garage	I'm no expert but, 275/40 is your stock size and might have more sidewall. That said if you let some air out of them say down to 20 psi they might work better than the 305/35, plus the 305/35 should have a wider rim. Just my guess. __________________ The Yellow Camaro Club http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=128 Northern Massachusetts & Southern New Hampshire Camaro Club http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=127 The mother of all supercharger questions thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77958 My 2010 Camaro Review http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2025442#post2025442 2010 Transformer Edition Camaro L99 Auto

04-30-2010, 11:20 AM	#4
Kyle.Gilmour Charter Circle Member Drives: 427 LSX- with TWINS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back in Michigan!! Do miss ATX and my Tejas friends Posts: 2,745 View My Garage	Another forum member just ordered the Nitto NT05R 315 35R 20 from Discount Tire yesterday, they should run you about $700.00 for the two rear tires with mounting. He has the NT05 275 40R 20 and loves them... just wanted to get the bigger ones because he thinks he needs the better hook up. I think I will buy two of the 315s in the month or so. __________________

04-30-2010, 11:30 AM	#6
CFPC_2010 VIN #3026 IOM/IO Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oviedo,FL Posts: 101 View My Garage	Brian - I have the 275s and would go wider next time. I know the 305's fit and I am pretty sure the 315's would to. Terry __________________ www.cfpowdercoating.com

04-30-2010, 12:13 PM	#13
grocerygetter instigator Drives: 2020 6.2 Trail Boss, 2022 XC90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 72034 Posts: 3,979 View My Garage	contact patch is a bit better on the 10" too. __________________ -John S.

04-30-2010, 11:17 AM	#3
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,292	Thanks for the advice. Just trying to make a decision on size and sideway is important for shock cushion. Don't want to bust one of those M6's.

04-30-2010, 11:56 AM	#10
boxcar Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: N.Y. Posts: 75	Any one know how wide the RS wheels are ?

04-30-2010, 12:01 PM	#11
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,292	I believe 8" on front and 9" on rear.

04-30-2010, 12:27 PM	#14
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,292	Thanks guys taking it all in.

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