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jrpxxii · 01-12-2010, 05:16 PM

Just got my new Nittos today and the 305/35/20 makes the stock tires look like bicycle tires. I am waiting on my Iconz wheels that I ordered before I mount them but they look great and are nice and soft. Can't wait to have a tire that will hook.

tones2SS · 01-12-2010, 05:33 PM

Got any tire pics?

vsgls1 · 01-12-2010, 05:59 PM

I want to hear how they do at the track.

orange10s.c. · 01-12-2010, 06:00 PM

DR's ??

jrpxxii · 01-12-2010, 06:25 PM

Here is a pic of the rears for comparison. Yes they are drag radials and will be used at track as soon as Spring arrives.

69 Camaro 09 · 01-12-2010, 08:26 PM

I was at the track this last weekend, i dont know what kind of power you are putting out but a 2009 challenger with a maggie (no other mods) couldnt hook with those Nittos. Also i have read other places around the forum much of the same.

BUT if you are stock and just really want to hook, i think they will be fine.

jrpxxii · 01-12-2010, 08:42 PM

I have personally seen lots of high horsepower cars this year with these packing front wheels so I believe they will be fine. If they don't hook, I will go with soemthing else. I will also have a set of 18" rear with full slicks for when I am not just out fun weekend as these will be daily drivers as well. I will be putting down over 850hp to the wheels so full slicks will be my only reliable tire for serious track tuning.

mikey8 · 01-12-2010, 09:17 PM

good looking tire...Be curious how they perform. I'm not a fan of the Pirelli's.

orange10s.c. · 01-12-2010, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrpxxii

Here is a pic of the rears for comparison. Yes they are drag radials and will be used at track as soon as Spring arrives.

Mine will be here fri.

6liter · 01-12-2010, 09:38 PM

I was going to get those, but the guys at discount tire said the tread life is short and dont drive in the rain

orange10s.c. · 01-12-2010, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6liter

I was going to get those, but the guys at discount tire said the tread life is short and dont drive in the rain

Yeah tread wear is only 100. Stay out of the rain.

jrpxxii · 01-12-2010, 10:20 PM

These are pure performance tires, you should not expect to do any touring with these... I have read several post of people saying drag radials don't hook well and this is with all brands I am speaking of, but I hope they understand that they will not hook right out of the gate as they need some time on them and heat cycles to get where they will perform as they are supposed too.

69 Camaro 09 · 01-12-2010, 10:37 PM

Drag radials are great, i run an 11.9 @116 in my 010 and don't slip at all!

Who makes your 18' slick? do you have a link that i could take a peak at?

jrpxxii · 01-12-2010, 11:09 PM

I meant to put 17 not 18 as I am going with SJM drag wheels and will be using pure slicks when it is dialed in and I can put all the hp to the rear tires.

01-12-2010, 05:16 PM	#1
jrpxxii Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 427ci Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 3,355	New Nittos arrived Just got my new Nittos today and the 305/35/20 makes the stock tires look like bicycle tires. I am waiting on my Iconz wheels that I ordered before I mount them but they look great and are nice and soft. Can't wait to have a tire that will hook.

01-12-2010, 05:59 PM	#3
vsgls1 Drives: 07 GMC Sierra Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 423	I want to hear how they do at the track. __________________ Keith 2SS/RS MN6 in CGM. Delivered 6/22/09. Blown 7/29/09. Sold 12/6/10. 07 GMC Sierra

01-12-2010, 06:25 PM	#5
jrpxxii Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 427ci Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 3,355	Here is a pic of the rears for comparison. Yes they are drag radials and will be used at track as soon as Spring arrives. Attached Images

01-12-2010, 08:26 PM	#6
69 Camaro 09 Drives: 69 Camaro, 010 2SSRS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palos Verdes, CA Posts: 311 View My Garage	I was at the track this last weekend, i dont know what kind of power you are putting out but a 2009 challenger with a maggie (no other mods) couldnt hook with those Nittos. Also i have read other places around the forum much of the same. BUT if you are stock and just really want to hook, i think they will be fine. __________________

01-12-2010, 09:17 PM	#8
mikey8 Drives: 2019 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winter Garden, FL Posts: 549	good looking tire...Be curious how they perform. I'm not a fan of the Pirelli's. __________________

01-12-2010, 05:33 PM	#2
tones2SS Drives: '13 Roush S3 '16 Ram Sport 4X4 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,100	Got any tire pics?

01-12-2010, 06:00 PM	#4
orange10s.c. Drives: IOM 2SS RS M6 sunroof Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: panama city fl Posts: 5,117 View My Garage	DR's ??

01-12-2010, 08:42 PM	#7
jrpxxii Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 427ci Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 3,355	I have personally seen lots of high horsepower cars this year with these packing front wheels so I believe they will be fine. If they don't hook, I will go with soemthing else. I will also have a set of 18" rear with full slicks for when I am not just out fun weekend as these will be daily drivers as well. I will be putting down over 850hp to the wheels so full slicks will be my only reliable tire for serious track tuning.

01-12-2010, 09:38 PM	#10
6liter Drives: BLK Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 913 View My Garage	I was going to get those, but the guys at discount tire said the tread life is short and dont drive in the rain __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS 6spd - Mods: Kenne Bell 2.8, Kooks, Wortec Bi-Modal Exhaust & Big Brake Kit (12piston front), MTI Shifter, BC Racing Coilovers, CCW Thunderbolt, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Carbon Fiber and satin wrap. Thanks to Hartely Automotive for helping with this build.

01-12-2010, 10:20 PM	#12
jrpxxii Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 427ci Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 3,355	These are pure performance tires, you should not expect to do any touring with these... I have read several post of people saying drag radials don't hook well and this is with all brands I am speaking of, but I hope they understand that they will not hook right out of the gate as they need some time on them and heat cycles to get where they will perform as they are supposed too.

01-12-2010, 10:37 PM	#13
69 Camaro 09 Drives: 69 Camaro, 010 2SSRS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palos Verdes, CA Posts: 311 View My Garage	Drag radials are great, i run an 11.9 @116 in my 010 and don't slip at all! Who makes your 18' slick? do you have a link that i could take a peak at? __________________

01-12-2010, 11:09 PM	#14
jrpxxii Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 427ci Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 3,355	I meant to put 17 not 18 as I am going with SJM drag wheels and will be using pure slicks when it is dialed in and I can put all the hp to the rear tires.

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