Nitto NT05
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Nitto NT05
http://discounttires.com/product_det...E=&prodID=6699
Are these priced well? In Canada we get gouged so badly that I have no idea what tires are actually supposed to cost anymore...
Are these priced well? In Canada we get gouged so badly that I have no idea what tires are actually supposed to cost anymore...
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for anyone who is interested, a found a place selling for about $100 cheaper all in
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...w=false&cs=235
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...w=false&cs=235
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NT05's are garbage
ok, that's slightly exaggerated, but they're pretty damn mediocre/subpar for what they claim to be
price is alright, but imo you either go value-minded V12's or performance-minded RS3's/StarSpecs
I wouldn't mind them if I bought them used for super cheap, but if I were buying new, I would just buy better new tires.
reminds me I still need to take pics of my stock X wheels with NT05's to sell
ok, that's slightly exaggerated, but they're pretty damn mediocre/subpar for what they claim to be
price is alright, but imo you either go value-minded V12's or performance-minded RS3's/StarSpecs
I wouldn't mind them if I bought them used for super cheap, but if I were buying new, I would just buy better new tires.
reminds me I still need to take pics of my stock X wheels with NT05's to sell
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NT05's are garbage
ok, that's slightly exaggerated, but they're pretty damn mediocre/subpar for what they claim to be
price is alright, but imo you either go value-minded V12's or performance-minded RS3's/StarSpecs
I wouldn't mind them if I bought them used for super cheap, but if I were buying new, I would just buy better new tires.
reminds me I still need to take pics of my stock X wheels with NT05's to sell
ok, that's slightly exaggerated, but they're pretty damn mediocre/subpar for what they claim to be
price is alright, but imo you either go value-minded V12's or performance-minded RS3's/StarSpecs
I wouldn't mind them if I bought them used for super cheap, but if I were buying new, I would just buy better new tires.
reminds me I still need to take pics of my stock X wheels with NT05's to sell
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1. their cold grip is awful
2. they take forever to build up to temperature
3. they lose temperature too fast
4. if you get them all up to optimal temps, they're a bit greasy
5. tread-life is so-so
6. wet grip is so-so
1, 5, and 6 make them a mediocre DD tire
2, 3, and 4 make them a mediocre auto-x/performance tire
I tried convincing myself they were a good buy, but they weren't. If you want a long-lasting DD tire, V12's. High-performance (non-R-compound) - RS3 or Star Specs.
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NOPE. I tried to get them shipped but apparently they can't ship Nitto's to Canada because Kaltire has an exclusive contract or something making them allowable to charge $400 more....
It was for the best, because I decided to go with RS3s for less than $100 more, and I found that they had better reviews. The only problem is that you have to wait 6 to 8 weeks since they are on backorder at this price all in (including to Canada!)
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...%2FPerformance
It was for the best, because I decided to go with RS3s for less than $100 more, and I found that they had better reviews. The only problem is that you have to wait 6 to 8 weeks since they are on backorder at this price all in (including to Canada!)
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...%2FPerformance
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NOPE. I tried to get them shipped but apparently they can't ship Nitto's to Canada because Kaltire has an exclusive contract or something making them allowable to charge $400 more....
It was for the best, because I decided to go with RS3s for less than $100 more, and I found that they had better reviews. The only problem is that you have to wait 6 to 8 weeks since they are on backorder at this price all in (including to Canada!)
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...%2FPerformance
It was for the best, because I decided to go with RS3s for less than $100 more, and I found that they had better reviews. The only problem is that you have to wait 6 to 8 weeks since they are on backorder at this price all in (including to Canada!)
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...%2FPerformance
Look at Tirerack, they're prices are usually the same or cheaper than any of the Canadian suppliers. What part of Canada are you in? If you're local, I know someone who may be able to get you Nittos.
Check out these websites too.
http://www.citytireonline.com/
http://www.tires-easy.ca/
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have you done any actual performance driving with them? they squeel like ****ing crazy trying to find any kind of grip unless they are (finally) up to temp. even with a rear-sway bar, their heat-cycling was awful to deal with
I got the last set (2 from Tennessee and 2 from Ohio) right before scca nationals in TX
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There are ways around it, case in point, I have NT01s for my race car.
Look at Tirerack, they're prices are usually the same or cheaper than any of the Canadian suppliers. What part of Canada are you in? If you're local, I know someone who may be able to get you Nittos.
Check out these websites too.
http://www.citytireonline.com/
http://www.tires-easy.ca/
Look at Tirerack, they're prices are usually the same or cheaper than any of the Canadian suppliers. What part of Canada are you in? If you're local, I know someone who may be able to get you Nittos.
Check out these websites too.
http://www.citytireonline.com/
http://www.tires-easy.ca/
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For the price/performance comparison, I have to agree with Exyia on this one. If the car is a DD first and then an occasional weekend warrior, look further into the Hankook V12. Wet handling is FAR superior to the NT05 and they feel a bit more predictable, though slightly less precise when in optimal range, under harsh conditions (again, a result of the NT05 temperature issues)