2014 GT - Rear Tire Q - Drag Radials

[Grabber]

Hey Guys,

Getting my car ready for the track for next spring/fall (plan on adding Driveshaft + Control Arms) and I bought some 18" Brembo replica's off of AM in 18X10".

I've been looking at Drag Radials, and the one I am interested in getting are the Nitto NT05R in a 305/45/18.

They are cheaper than 285/40/18 MT's by a bit and have more sidewall.

I have a 2014 Track pack w/3.73's. My question is - Will I need to modify anything on my car to make these tires fit snug, or do I need spacers, etc.

Also, what are your thoughts on this tire and size combo?

-Chris

 

[blackbeast12]

Im on 305/35/19 nt05rs they fit perfectly no spacers i have 4:10's with a 2:97 tremec. I replaced mt dr's of the same size. i like the nt05r better because the hook just as well on the Street, cost less and handle turns better with their stiffer sidewalls...

 

[Sleipnir 5O]

With all those mods in your SIG my advice would be the MT ET Street R but your right it is more expensive. My experience with MT vs Nitto was the Nitto did great as a DD drag radial on the street but didn't do nearly as well as the MT at the track. If you do get the Nitro NT05R you might consider the 315/40R18 as it is a little shorter vs the nearly 29" 305/45R18.

 

[Grabber]

Thanks guys!

I really think I am leaning toward the Mickey's and going more for traction since I'll only be using these for track days.

 

[cjd223]

These are my track tires. My DD tires are Nitto 555Rs in the same size.

 

[bobster]

M&H makes a good tire for 18's also. M&H or Mickeys for ultimate traction and Nitto's for better mileage