I'd like some opinions on these two tires. I was going to go with the MT's but American Muscle is sold out at the moment. My car makes 450whp and the current MT Street Comps are horrible at this power level. I'd just like to be able to hook from a dig in 1st gear and have the tires last at least a season of summer driving before having to be replaced.
NT05R vs ET Street S/S
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I currently have the NT05Rs. I chose them over the MT purely because of price and I got $100 rebate. I am running 450rwhp in my foxbody and it will blow them off in second gear.
Close friend runs the MT at much higher HP and doesn’t have that problem.
There’s a reason most drag racers run MT.
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Close friend runs the MT at much higher HP and doesn’t have that problem.
There’s a reason most drag racers run MT.
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What size tires? My car makes 600+ and can dead hook 2nd once they’re warmed up, I’m on NT05R
I’m running 275s on OEM 03 cobra 17x9s.
Is this at the track?
I have read that you have to get the NT05Rs pretty hot to get them sticky.
For running around on the street with a random pull here and there I haven’t been very impressed with them, compared to my experience with the MT.
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Is this at the track?
I have read that you have to get the NT05Rs pretty hot to get them sticky.
For running around on the street with a random pull here and there I haven’t been very impressed with them, compared to my experience with the MT.
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I run 315/35/20 NT05Rs on 20x11s and hooked 4.10s at 750rwhp on my '14 GT500.
The MT will hook better but the NT05Rs the better street tire. Most likely more than just the tire.
-J
The MT will hook better but the NT05Rs the better street tire. Most likely more than just the tire.
-J
MT are a very nice tire.
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At the track.
-J
Thanks for the suggestions everyone. This will be mostly for the street and some track use (Im hoping). I think ill wait till the MTs are in stock again or just purchase them in the spring since the car is going into hibernation for the year.
Good idea. No point in buying new rubber to sit.
If it's a rare strip car at 450rwhp, you'll enjoy the Nitto better on the street and if they're still spinning you'll need to work on other issues--suspension, technique or the nut that's loose behind the wheel
Good luck man
-J
If it's a rare strip car at 450rwhp, you'll enjoy the Nitto better on the street and if they're still spinning you'll need to work on other issues--suspension, technique or the nut that's loose behind the wheel
Good luck man
-J
275 what?
I’m on a 275/40. Remember you get benefits from sidewall as well.
275/40 on the stock 17x9s
I’m on a 275/40. Remember you get benefits from sidewall as well.
275/40 on the stock 17x9s
I have 315-35-17 MT ET Street SS on 04 cobra with 605whp 510tq and they hook. First gear roll little chirp chirp chirp then bang 2nd bark and gone
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Mine are also 275/40, I can’t argue the possibility that it is the nut behind the wheel.
Could be the weight/suspension set up as well. My foxbody coupe is fully stripped. I don’t have the problem with a 250lb passenger.
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Could be the weight/suspension set up as well. My foxbody coupe is fully stripped. I don’t have the problem with a 250lb passenger.
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All good. I had to run 14.5# in my NT05R at the track with a long burnout.
-J
-J
Well I ended up buying new tires yesterday on eBay. Discount Tire Direct has a $100 off coupon on purchases of $400 or more (ends today @ midnight). I decided on the 315 NT555Rs for the rear and 275 NT555 G2s for the front. $586 shipped, can't really beat that. Ill either get the tires put on and park the car or keep them in my basement till spring time.
They had NT05s available but I really was worried that Id eat them up in no time DD'ing the car over summer.
Ive ran a pair of well used 555Rs years ago and they worked well for me at lower power levels. Im sure they will hold 450whp no problem and give me the life expectancy that I am looking for.
They had NT05s available but I really was worried that Id eat them up in no time DD'ing the car over summer.
Ive ran a pair of well used 555Rs years ago and they worked well for me at lower power levels. Im sure they will hold 450whp no problem and give me the life expectancy that I am looking for.
That is awesome, glad you were able to take advantage of the sale.
Thank you for your business.
Thank you for your business.
You want to hook and you went with 555r? Holy crap.
Im currently running nitto 555 g2 315/35/17. My cobra doesn't know what traction is...lol. I plan on throwing nt05r's on as soon as these are spanked.
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