MT ET Streets S/S or Nitto NT05r - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

damian559 · 07-27-2015, 02:26 AM

I'm going to be needing new tires in the next several weeks and I'm wanting to get drag radials for the rear then street tire up front. I'm going back and forth from the new Mickey Thompson Street S/S 305/35/20 and the Nitto NT05r 315/35/20. About 95% of the local racers who have drag radials run the older versions of the MT ET Streets, but I like the look and the availability of 315s of the Nitto. What do you guys think? I'm currently at 500rwhp and will be spraying a 150 shot by the end of the year. If I can't hook on a drag radial, I'll buy some 17x10 Welds with a 28x10 Hoosier bias ply slick, but I still need a better rear tire regardless.

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2010reddevil · 07-27-2015, 06:44 AM

The "new" M/T still uses the same compound as the previous tire, they basically changed the tread design to make it a bit more street friendly and some sidewall changes iirc

760bowtie · 07-27-2015, 06:48 AM

Not my personal experience, but I was talking to someone who has tried/used both tires. He said the MT are way better than the Nitto...btw where do you guys race up in the NO? I'll have to give you a shout next time I go up there to check out your car.

G8GT4now · 07-29-2015, 11:41 AM

I have 675 rwhp and cannot hook on the NT05R in the 305/35/19 size. Getting 1.85 to 2.00 60 ft with pressure between 17 psi and 20 psi

When I only had 550 rwhp, I was able to cut 1.7x on the NT05R with 20 psi and even got a 1.66 once.

Trob85 · 07-29-2015, 12:05 PM

Why not the et street r?

ihada69L78 · 07-29-2015, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G8GT4now

I have 675 rwhp and cannot hook on the NT05R in the 305/35/19 size. Getting 1.85 to 2.00 60 ft with pressure between 17 psi and 20 psi

When I only had 550 rwhp, I was able to cut 1.7x on the NT05R with 20 psi and even got a 1.66 once.

Were the NT05R's consistent at 550rwhp?

G8GT4now · 07-29-2015, 03:55 PM

Yes, very consistent.

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10aSSee D · 07-29-2015, 04:57 PM

I'm trying to decide between these 2 myself. I have NT05's now so getting the R would match up for my front tires but I hear the MT's are better.

jake2212 · 07-29-2015, 05:45 PM

mickeys are really good tires, very consistent

Josh The People · 07-29-2015, 06:56 PM

Dont want to hijack your thread. But im in the same boat looking for some new rear tires with over 500whp. Looking at the exact same tires Was kinda leaning towards the M/T. Is there a big difference in price? Also i still have the stocks up front. Some where some one said that will throw engine codes if i just change the back tires to a 305/35r20? Is this something a tuner can fix?

HardrockSS · 07-30-2015, 01:22 PM

Had the Nitto's, now i have the Mickey's S/S Haven't been to the track yet but on the street they hook hard at 28 P.S.I The Nitto couldn't do that .BTW went with 305 35 and they are bigger then the Nitto 315 35

familycaronROIDS! · 07-30-2015, 01:57 PM

Et streets are on another level. Nit to are good for 400rwhp or less...

nosmr2 · 07-30-2015, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by HardrockSS

Had the Nitto's, now i have the Mickey's S/S Haven't been to the track yet but on the street they hook hard at 28 P.S.I The Nitto couldn't do that .BTW went with 305 35 and they are bigger then the Nitto 315 35

Awesome, good to hear.

nosmr2 · 08-05-2015, 09:43 PM

Picked up a used pair of the M/T's from a member here. Simply put, they hook up. From a 40 roll, 60 roll and a dig no spinning with 501 to the wheels. Glad I got them.

07-27-2015, 02:26 AM	#1
damian559 Drives: 2015 1SS, 1LE, Recaro, NPP Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 927	MT ET Streets S/S or Nitto NT05r I'm going to be needing new tires in the next several weeks and I'm wanting to get drag radials for the rear then street tire up front. I'm going back and forth from the new Mickey Thompson Street S/S 305/35/20 and the Nitto NT05r 315/35/20. About 95% of the local racers who have drag radials run the older versions of the MT ET Streets, but I like the look and the availability of 315s of the Nitto. What do you guys think? I'm currently at 500rwhp and will be spraying a 150 shot by the end of the year. If I can't hook on a drag radial, I'll buy some 17x10 Welds with a 28x10 Hoosier bias ply slick, but I still need a better rear tire regardless. Nitto NT05r MT ET Streets S/S __________________ 2015 Summit White 1SS, 1LE, Recaros, NPP 498 RWHP 447 RWTQ (Motor) 647 RWHP 723 RWTQ (150 Shot) 12.1 @ 117 (Motor) 11.7 @ 129 (Nitrous) Nitrous Outlet Single Nozzle Kit \| Stand Alone Fuel Cell w/ C16 \| Custom Grind Cam \| Stainless Power 1 7/8 LT Headers \| CAI Intake \| ATI Super Damper \| BMR Trailing Arms & Toe Links \| Prothane Polyurethane Sub-frame Bushings \| JDP Upper Control Arm Bushings \| MT Drag Radials \| Tuned by SS Motorsports Youtube Channel: Click Here

07-27-2015, 06:44 AM	#2
2010reddevil Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Victory Red 6M Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gulf Coast, TX Posts: 1,424	The "new" M/T still uses the same compound as the previous tire, they basically changed the tread design to make it a bit more street friendly and some sidewall changes iirc __________________ 2011 2SS 6A Red Jewel Metallic, Vararam Tune CAI, Magnaflow 3" Competition c/b, Speed Engineering 1-7/8 LT's, Circle D 5C, M/T 275/40R20 S/S, HPTuners tune by Ryan@GPI 12.3 @ 112 ACM as of 12/22/19 Gone on 12/28/19 R I P 2010 2SS 6M Victory Red/Black (old ride) CAI intake, Speed Engineering 1 7/8" LT's, X4 base tune, Flowmaster Outlaw axle-back. 12.6 @ 115 SAR as of 9/19/15 Gone but never forgotten.

07-27-2015, 06:48 AM	#3
760bowtie Drives: 2014 1SS/RS, 2018 Silverado CC Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 1,487	Not my personal experience, but I was talking to someone who has tried/used both tires. He said the MT are way better than the Nitto...btw where do you guys race up in the NO? I'll have to give you a shout next time I go up there to check out your car. __________________ AGP 57/57 turbos and Dual Pump System, NA Cam, McLeod RXT clutch, MGW shifter, ZL1 Rear End, BMR Trailing Arms/Toe Rods, Pegasus Solid Cradle Bushings 10.7 @140mph M6

07-29-2015, 12:05 PM	#5
Trob85 Svt lol Drives: 2011 ss inferno orange blown Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Topeka Posts: 2,312	Why not the et street r? __________________ plasti dip is not a mod.......and a cold air intake doesn't make you fast!

07-29-2015, 04:57 PM	#8
10aSSee D Drives: Silver 2010 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 2,562	I'm trying to decide between these 2 myself. I have NT05's now so getting the R would match up for my front tires but I hear the MT's are better. __________________ 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

07-29-2015, 11:41 AM	#4
G8GT4now Drives: 14 SS Sedan Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 474	I have 675 rwhp and cannot hook on the NT05R in the 305/35/19 size. Getting 1.85 to 2.00 60 ft with pressure between 17 psi and 20 psi When I only had 550 rwhp, I was able to cut 1.7x on the NT05R with 20 psi and even got a 1.66 once.

07-29-2015, 03:55 PM	#7
G8GT4now Drives: 14 SS Sedan Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 474	Yes, very consistent. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-29-2015, 05:45 PM	#9
jake2212 Drives: none (yet) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,131	mickeys are really good tires, very consistent

07-29-2015, 06:56 PM	#10
Josh The People Drives: TT 10' SS -> 16' SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Kingsville Ontario Posts: 198	Dont want to hijack your thread. But im in the same boat looking for some new rear tires with over 500whp. Looking at the exact same tires Was kinda leaning towards the M/T. Is there a big difference in price? Also i still have the stocks up front. Some where some one said that will throw engine codes if i just change the back tires to a 305/35r20? Is this something a tuner can fix? __________________

07-30-2015, 01:22 PM	#11
HardrockSS Drive Fast Take Chances Drives: 2012 45th anniversary SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: cape cod Posts: 560 View My Garage	Had the Nitto's, now i have the Mickey's S/S Haven't been to the track yet but on the street they hook hard at 28 P.S.I The Nitto couldn't do that .BTW went with 305 35 and they are bigger then the Nitto 315 35 __________________ 2012 45th Ls3 M6:ECS 1500, Custom Cam ,Alky Meth kit, Mcleod Rxt, MGW shifter,Pfadt Tri-y headers Solo Mach X, 20%tint,3.91 gears ,Suspension upgrades, G-force axles.700 RWHP http://www.slowhawkperformance.com/

07-30-2015, 01:57 PM	#12
familycaronROIDS! CMS built Drives: 13 5.0 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 299	Et streets are on another level. Nit to are good for 400rwhp or less... __________________ wrenched & tuned by Cunningham Motorsports

08-05-2015, 09:43 PM	#14
nosmr2 Drives: 2011 L99 SS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 500	Picked up a used pair of the M/T's from a member here. Simply put, they hook up. From a 40 roll, 60 roll and a dig no spinning with 501 to the wheels. Glad I got them. __________________ 2011 SS ADM LSA Conversion