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SeanC
12-23-2008, 10:42 PM
I was able to get my hands on a set of new Nitto NT05 tires prior to their release in February. The tires look really nice...a lot like a "street friendly" version of the more aggressive NT555R or NT01. They are definitely a high performance tire. I'll be mounting these up to a new set of 18x 9.0 Enkei RC-T4 rims shortly for some real world testing. I'll post up the results asap.

Nitto NT05 Specs:
Performance Rating: W
Treadwear: 200
Traction: AA
Temperature: A

More info here: http://www.nittotire.com/#index%2Etire%2Ent05

Check out the pics {thumbup}

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o103/conoval21/IMG_8473.jpg
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fastkevin
12-24-2008, 04:34 PM
What's with the HUGE channels? Looks like they give up 3/4" of surface area
evopaul
12-24-2008, 05:02 PM
Lets us know how well they channel water in the rain!
fastkevin
12-25-2008, 12:29 PM
Yes, obviously they're for water.. The question is why they sacrificed so much surface area, and therefore dry traction.
thisxguy
12-25-2008, 12:43 PM
blacktrack on evoM seemed to like them a lot

lets see what seanC has to say
SeanC
03-01-2009, 06:48 PM
UPDATE with pictures!

I finally got the Nitto NT05 tires mounted up to my new 18x9 Enkei RC-T4 tarmac wheels and headed out to the windy roads in the canyon. I went a bit out of the way to find an area I could really test the performance.

Tire Size: 245/40/18
Wheels: 18x9 +35

My impressions:

-Excellent high performance street tire!
-Very smooth/predictable performance: I was surprised how smooth they cornered. They didn’t feel “greasy” like the Falken Azenis RT-615.
-Very easy to control in and out of the corners. No sidewall flex.
-Surprisingly quiet inside the car (big bonus for daily driver)

I previously ran the stock Yokohama Advans (wore out very quickly) and also had a set of BFG G-Force Sports for daily driving. These tires obviously blow away the BFG tires, but really compete with the Yokohama Advans. I actually prefer the way the NT05 tires feel, plus they are less noisy. The Nitto tires have a treadwear rating of 200, so I’m guessing they are going to outlast the Advans (160) significantly.

Verdict: Excellent tire overall for both street/track days. If you’re looking to improve the grip of your Evo, but don’t want to replace tires every 8-12k miles, this tire is the winner. It’s also quieter…so you might think you’re in a luxury car…for a second :)

I’ll post more results as my mileage increases.

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o103/conoval21/Nitto%20NT05/IMG_9972.jpg

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o103/conoval21/Nitto%20NT05/IMG_9976.jpg

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o103/conoval21/Nitto%20NT05/IMG_9990.jpg


http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o103/conoval21/Nitto%20NT05/IMG_0016.jpg

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o103/conoval21/Nitto%20NT05/IMG_0056.jpg
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3diamondxpress
03-02-2009, 08:07 AM
i got these tires also ,but havent had the chance 2 try them out .i usually use rt-615's .so i will see in a month how i like them .i was told they have a stiffer sidewall.jlb has good prices on them..
choicelaw
03-02-2009, 08:26 AM
What are they retailing for?
3diamondxpress
03-02-2009, 08:31 AM
way cheaper than potenza re-o1r's and just less than rt 615's.i got mine i think for 545w/o installation all 4.if i remember rite.
Joowick
03-02-2009, 10:01 AM
How do they compare vs the Toyo R1R? I've been hearing nothing but good things about the NT05s but people around me still believe R1Rs are better.
SeanC
03-02-2009, 12:20 PM
How do they compare vs the Toyo R1R? I've been hearing nothing but good things about the NT05s but people around me still believe R1Rs are better.


I have never tried the R1Rs but am very impressed with the Nitto NT05s. You won't be disappointed.
VinceR
03-02-2009, 01:38 PM
How do they compare vs the Toyo R1R? I've been hearing nothing but good things about the NT05s but people around me still believe R1Rs are better.


I have Toyo R1r they are very nice tires, need to be heated up a little bit but grip way better than Falken Rt-615, they do cost more than these new Nt-05 though....

Oh and I think Im going to try these out when Im done with the Toyo R1R...
SeanC
03-02-2009, 04:32 PM
What are they retailing for?


17"
235/40ZR17 90W B $128.00
255/40ZR17 XL 98W B $144.00
275/40ZR17 98W B $159.00
315/35ZR17 102W B $212.00

18"
235/40ZR18 XL 95W B $149.00
245/40ZR18 XL 97W B $167.00
265/35ZR18 XL 97W B $219.00
275/35ZR18 XL 99W B $228.00
275/40ZR18 99W B $201.00
285/35ZR18 XL 101W B $225.00
295/35ZR18 99W B $247.00
295/45ZR18 XL 112W B $225.00

More pricing here:

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/tires/nitto/product/byName.do?tmn=NT05&typ=Passenger%2FPerformance
VinceR
03-02-2009, 05:12 PM
i guess stock wheel guys can only get 255/40/17 cuz the 235/40/17 has a soft sidewall
xxxAce21xxx
03-02-2009, 07:35 PM
so how much does a set of these babys go for im running 245/45/17 RT 615's
i wanna know if ude reccomend the *Nitto's over these *i daily drive the fuck out of these and am also planning minimal track use with um * i love the tread wear on um but we all know how bad they suck in the rain =( how are the nitto's in the rain
what are the nitto's rated ? Z *? *Y ? *

thanks so much im just looking to step up from the RT-615's *but i have no experience with any other tires but these and the advans

thanks much in advanced this will help me to decide what tires im gonna run *soon
xxxAce21xxx
03-02-2009, 07:37 PM
sorry totally missed that theyre W rated = /
whats speed is W good for ?
VinceR
03-02-2009, 07:55 PM
so how much does a set of these babys go for im running 245/45/17 RT 615's
i wanna know if ude reccomend the *Nitto's over these *i daily drive the fuck out of these and am also planning minimal track use with um * i love the tread wear on um but we all know how bad they suck in the rain =( how are the nitto's in the rain
what are the nitto's rated ? Z *? *Y ? *



thanks so much im just looking to step up from the RT-615's *but i have no experience with any other tires but these and the advans

thanks much in advanced this will help me to decide what tires im gonna run *soon



both Nittos R1R and the Nt-05 are good till 168MPH...
Mr PurpleEvo
03-10-2009, 04:49 PM
omg those are sex!!!! trying to get a sponsorship with Nitto right now hehe :)
Don Nguyen
04-10-2009, 11:25 AM
Awesome looking tires. Nitto has been pushing these hard in their marketing, from what I have seen.
dinan3
05-05-2009, 05:15 PM
i got these tires about two months ago and they rule.
obstacle1
05-06-2009, 10:22 AM
Great reviews! I will be purchasing these tires soon! :smitten:
Jooyoung99
05-07-2009, 12:32 PM
I wonder how well NT05 heat cycles?? You got to track test it.
jsyang15
05-13-2009, 10:41 PM
very nice !
SeanC
06-14-2009, 02:00 PM
UPDATE!

I just rotated my tires after the 3500 miles and they still look great. So far the treadwear looks very good for the compound. I'm very hard on tires :) and am happy with the slower treadwear so far.

The more I drive these tires, the more I like them. I said it before, but these tires are very smooth and predictable. Easy to drive.

I'll post up some pictures soon.
AaronI1
08-24-2009, 10:09 PM
Got these installed last week and loving them.* I came from RT-615's and I am loving these tires.* To tell you the truth, the Azenis were crap.* Im very happy with these Nt05's.