zl-1 drag radials NittoNT05r or mickey thompson 20's or 315 factory tire - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

joes407 · 12-12-2013, 07:20 AM

another simple poll here. just finished off my nitto555r's so now im looking for a bit more stick. the question here is will a stock style tire in a 315 be comparable to a 305 drag radial or is there just no comparison there? my options are goto a 315 factory style tire or nitto nto5r or the mickey Thompson that fits our factory rim. these will be daily driven and raced so id like as much info as you can give like longevity, grip, wet driving etc

jvoisel · 12-12-2013, 07:30 AM

I have NT05R's on a 20" wheel and they hooked pretty good at 480rwhp (non ZL1) but after talking to others, the Mickey's are said to hook better and last longer

I'll be trying out the Nittos again this weekend at 550rwhp, so we'll see how they hook now.. I'll probably be going with Mickey's next either way.

Modern07 · 12-12-2013, 08:20 AM

I voted the 315 Factory Tires, but that's because I want you to be slower than me haha

My real answer would be the MT's and that is what I will be buying

mrvenicess · 12-12-2013, 11:05 AM

I run the NT05Rs on my ZL1, 536whp but on 18 rims and they hook pretty good. That being said I intend to try the MTs when these are done as a lot of people at the track swear by the MTs. Not sure what works better on the street, Im guessing the Nittos.

Matt@510 · 12-12-2013, 11:23 AM

mickey's work great on track dont last real long on the street.

Vangres · 12-12-2013, 02:46 PM

MT's all the way you will not regret it.... Unless you have shallow pockets
I'm running MT's and I love em no comparison between OE and MT.

Todd in Vancouver · 12-12-2013, 11:06 PM

Maybe I missed it but are you drag racing or doing some road stuff too? I've heard great reviews on the BFG Rivals as well but not sure on the sizes available.

ZL1RHINO · 12-12-2013, 11:19 PM

Man know it don't help much but my ZL1 has a lil over 700rwhp and wife got me some 315 NT05r's so ill give an update when I try them out

joes407 · 12-13-2013, 06:39 AM

I think ill be going with the nto5r's as well. the mickey thompsons don't come in a 315 and I really want the bigger size this round

yellow69z28rs · 12-13-2013, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vangres

MT's all the way you will not regret it.... Unless you have shallow pockets
I'm running MT's and I love em no comparison between OE and MT.

I'm running mine on some ForgeStar F-14's. I drove my buddys new ZL1 yesterday with the stocks....man I forgot how good I have it. I'm never taking mine off!!

The Baron · 12-13-2013, 09:28 PM

if you want a 20 inch tire, and you want to hook there is only ONE tire that works..

305 35 20 M/T..

AquaSSRS · 12-14-2013, 05:13 AM

Running MT on 18" wheels. Great traction and no issues driving to/from track.

Blueclyde · 12-14-2013, 07:36 AM

I remember that the Livernois ZL1 that went 9.80 on slicks also went 10.10 on 20" M/T's. That's the tire that I would go with. It's alsmost identically sized to the factory Goodyear and it sticks better than a Nitto.

alssiri · 12-15-2013, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Baron

if you want a 20 inch tire, and you want to hook there is only ONE tire that works..

305 35 20 M/T..

I have M/T on my both 20" & 18" setup & love them

Ahmad

View Poll Results: which tires would you pick this round?
factory style rear tire in a 315 size	7	15.56%
nitto nt05r drag radial	5	11.11%
mickey thompson drag radial for the factory 20" rim	31	68.89%
other- what you use and why	2	4.44%
Voters: 45. You may not vote on this poll

12-12-2013, 07:20 AM	#1
joes407 Drives: 2014 ZL1m6 red hot #569 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: florida Posts: 2,422	zl-1 drag radials NittoNT05r or mickey thompson 20's or 315 factory tire another simple poll here. just finished off my nitto555r's so now im looking for a bit more stick. the question here is will a stock style tire in a 315 be comparable to a 305 drag radial or is there just no comparison there? my options are goto a 315 factory style tire or nitto nto5r or the mickey Thompson that fits our factory rim. these will be daily driven and raced so id like as much info as you can give like longevity, grip, wet driving etc

12-12-2013, 07:30 AM	#2
jvoisel Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: New Orleans, La Posts: 436	I have NT05R's on a 20" wheel and they hooked pretty good at 480rwhp (non ZL1) but after talking to others, the Mickey's are said to hook better and last longer I'll be trying out the Nittos again this weekend at 550rwhp, so we'll see how they hook now.. I'll probably be going with Mickey's next either way. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS

12-12-2013, 08:20 AM	#3
Modern07 Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2019 ZL1 on Order Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Heathrow, FL Posts: 3,136	I voted the 315 Factory Tires, but that's because I want you to be slower than me haha My real answer would be the MT's and that is what I will be buying __________________ My Build Thread

12-12-2013, 11:06 PM	#7
Todd in Vancouver Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,538 View My Garage	Maybe I missed it but are you drag racing or doing some road stuff too? I've heard great reviews on the BFG Rivals as well but not sure on the sizes available. __________________ Todd in Vancouver '14 ZL1 Camaro '67 Camaro SS Pro-tour in process How hard can it be... Check out my other build http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/9...ject-Obsession Last edited by Todd in Vancouver; 12-12-2013 at 11:35 PM.

12-12-2013, 11:05 AM	#4
mrvenicess Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 auto Join Date: May 2010 Location: Venice Fl Posts: 1,443 View My Garage	I run the NT05Rs on my ZL1, 536whp but on 18 rims and they hook pretty good. That being said I intend to try the MTs when these are done as a lot of people at the track swear by the MTs. Not sure what works better on the street, Im guessing the Nittos.

12-12-2013, 11:23 AM	#5
Matt@510 Account Suspended Drives: c6 vette cam & full bolt-ons Join Date: May 2013 Location: houston Posts: 239	mickey's work great on track dont last real long on the street.

12-12-2013, 02:46 PM	#6
Vangres Timed Rage Drives: Mercedes Benz 300 C sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Malden, MA Posts: 488 View My Garage	MT's all the way you will not regret it.... Unless you have shallow pockets I'm running MT's and I love em no comparison between OE and MT.

12-12-2013, 11:19 PM	#8
ZL1RHINO Drives: 2013 black on black Join Date: May 2013 Location: West Columbia,Texas Posts: 122 View My Garage	Man know it don't help much but my ZL1 has a lil over 700rwhp and wife got me some 315 NT05r's so ill give an update when I try them out

12-13-2013, 06:39 AM	#9
joes407 Drives: 2014 ZL1m6 red hot #569 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: florida Posts: 2,422	I think ill be going with the nto5r's as well. the mickey thompsons don't come in a 315 and I really want the bigger size this round

12-13-2013, 09:28 PM	#11
The Baron Drives: 2013 zl1 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: st louis Posts: 838	if you want a 20 inch tire, and you want to hook there is only ONE tire that works.. 305 35 20 M/T.. __________________ 2011 cts-v coupe (pinky) wifes car.. ls9 cam c.a.i. 11.44 2007 corvette vert ..retired.. 2013 zl1 stock blower stock ci 20" wheels 10.36 135...so far..

12-14-2013, 05:13 AM	#12
AquaSSRS Drives: formerly a AGM ZL1 (sold) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 435	Running MT on 18" wheels. Great traction and no issues driving to/from track. __________________ 2013 Ashen gray ZL1 M6 with Roto-fab, Vmax TB, Pfadt headers, 10% pulley, JRE tuned. 11.459 @125mph. 566hp/517tq. Sold due to not enough seat belts. FML.

12-14-2013, 07:36 AM	#13
Blueclyde Drives: 2023 ZLE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,717	I remember that the Livernois ZL1 that went 9.80 on slicks also went 10.10 on 20" M/T's. That's the tire that I would go with. It's alsmost identically sized to the factory Goodyear and it sticks better than a Nitto.