Nitto Invo Tires

Bimmer Nerd · 11-12-2008, 10:46 PM

Definitely one of the best tires out in the aftermarket tunning currently, after hearing sooo much good stuff about it, i decided to go to their web and check it out for myself and damn i wasn't disappointed, its amazing how much time they have put in into the production of this one tire, it might have come out ugly but its definitely one of the best performing tires out there. here is the link and you can experiance for your self how they have created this special tire.

http://www.nittotire.com/#index.microsite.invo

Omar@ActiveAutowerke · 11-12-2008, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by godora

Definitely one of the best tires out in the aftermarket tunning currently, after hearing sooo much good stuff about it, i decided to go to their web and check it out for myself and damn i wasn't disappointed, its amazing how much time they have put in into the production of this one tire, it might have come out ugly but its definitely one of the best performing tires out there. here is the link and you can experiance for your self how they have created this special tire.

http://www.nittotire.com/#index.microsite.invo

I must say, I think we are going to go with a set of INVO for our new E92 M3. Should have some pictures and feedback soon.

Sticky · 11-12-2008, 10:55 PM

What is special about this tire vs. say a PS2?

M2381 · 11-12-2008, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sticky

What is special about this tire vs. say a PS2?

+1, I would also like to know

FStop7 · 11-12-2008, 11:15 PM

+2

How would this tire be better than a set of PS2s or PSCs?

watrob · 11-12-2008, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FStop7

+2

How would this tire be better than a set of PS2s or PSCs?

+3

Where is its rating against the PPZ as well?

endofanera7 · 11-12-2008, 11:41 PM

When 1st look at it on Nate's E90 M3. I thought it was ugly as hell! But it has grown in me. It's sexy!

doba_s · 11-12-2008, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sticky

What is special about this tire vs. say a PS2?

price is the #1 factor for many people ... if you go very fast through your tires, i think Invo's are the best choice ...

Somebody told me that they are made by Toyo ... not sure if it is true or not ...

laidback · 11-13-2008, 12:02 AM

Nitto and Toyo's are sister company but compete with each other...Nitto Nt01 is my choice for R comps and Toyo t1rs for daily's ...

MrHarris · 11-13-2008, 03:17 AM

These look pretty badass, I must give them a try if they are cheaper than the PS2's (pretty much everything is).

Sticky · 11-13-2008, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doba_s

price is the #1 factor for many people ... if you go very fast through your tires, i think Invo's are the best choice ...

Somebody told me that they are made by Toyo ... not sure if it is true or not ...

If they are cheaper than the PS2 but perform just as well sign me up.

Do they though? I don't have any experience with these things, haven't really heard anything about them until now.

BMW F22 · 11-13-2008, 12:42 PM

^ They perform very well. I have never heard of a single bad thing about the Nitto Invo's.

montreal red · 11-13-2008, 12:49 PM

according to those that have them, they offer the same performance as PS2s but are far cheaper.

newtom3 · 11-13-2008, 01:28 PM

have there been any independent tests of the Invo?

kyoshozx · 11-13-2008, 02:04 PM

any pricing info?

SlammedR8 · 11-13-2008, 02:12 PM

I have Nitto Invos on my 20" 360 Forged, and I like the look and they are pretty good in dry conditions, I can't complain at all! However, in the colder and rainy weather...I am not very impressed with them, they are a bit slippery when the roads are wet.

Those are my thoughts...

Shade · 11-13-2008, 03:47 PM

i had nitto on my P40 before ~ i love them !

360 FORGED · 11-13-2008, 11:02 PM

we push them hard.... and they hold up very well!

SpencerM3 · 11-13-2008, 11:51 PM

From E46fanatics.com

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=603571

Nitto's newest tire, the Invo has been getting a lot of attention around here, and with the 330i in need of new tires it only made sense to get a set and see what they were all about.

First thing you'll notice when you see the tires is the very atypical tread design. I've become very accustom to the highly directional, swooping tread design seen on so many high performance tires. My first reaction was not the most positive, but as I got use to the design it really grew on me. The highly angular lines in the tread blocks has an edge to it that you don't find on any other tire.

With a brand new set of tires, I figured I should get a new set of wheels to match. I love the look of the Velocity Motoring CSL style wheels, so much that I simply order up another set from them (read about how I started the CSL wheel craze here). I took my shiny new wheels and tires to the great guys at Bavarian Performance Group. If you're in the Boston area I really can't say enough about the service BPG provides. They're close to the city (new location in Winchester) and support the local enthusiasts and racers.

With the new tires on the first thing I noticed was the noise level, or I should say the lack of noise. The difference in noise level was significant, especially on the highway. This has made highway cruising that much nicer, and I noticed that the Invos don't seem to tramline on road ruts, which around here is basically all roads.

My first thought was that in exchange for the reduction in noise I was going to get tires that didn't have what I wanted in the grip department, but I was wrong. Around town the grip levels were at least what I was expecting and then at the track they were even better! At the track it took me a session and some advice to get my tire pressures right, but once I got that dialed in the tires were excellent. I got great braking feedback feel and noise and tons of feedback on the corners with slightly less squeal than I was expecting. With the great feedback there was a couple times when I keep my foot in with confidence when I know I would have backed off with a less responsive and grippy tire.

With a track day and a good number of street miles on the Invos I have to say that I'm a fan. The combination of great handling, road noise, street-ability and track-ability add up to an all around excellent tire. If you're in the market for a new set of tires check out the new Nitto Invos, I don't think you'll be disappointed!

For more technical details, sizing, and the official website see this thread -
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=565645

For other enthusiasts reviews see these threads -
http://bimmerfest.com/forums/showpos...61&postcount=3
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=591945

MrHarris · 01-25-2009, 08:46 PM

The only bad thing I've read about these are the sidewalls flex a bit too much. Anyone notice this?

mrtm2008 · 01-26-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 360 FORGED

we push them hard.... and they hold up very well!

Being that these are what I'm gonna have you guys put on the 8 Mesh I have on order...how do you rate them in the FL rain? Because if they aren't so great in the rain, I might have to go PS2s, since the E90 M3 is my family car & with my 6 month old daughter, I'm not chancing anything!

gthirtyfizle · 01-26-2009, 07:10 PM

I bought these as well. Cant wait to try them out.

11-12-2008, 10:46 PM	#1
Bimmer Nerd Major General 517 Rep 7,789 Posts Drives: 6MT F80 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Santa Monica, CA iTrader: (11)	Nitto Invo Tires Definitely one of the best tires out in the aftermarket tunning currently, after hearing sooo much good stuff about it, i decided to go to their web and check it out for myself and damn i wasn't disappointed, its amazing how much time they have put in into the production of this one tire, it might have come out ugly but its definitely one of the best performing tires out there. here is the link and you can experiance for your self how they have created this special tire. http://www.nittotire.com/#index.microsite.invo
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Sticky Banned 78 Rep 2,244 Posts Drives: E92 Jerez DCT M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Anaheim Hills / Malibu iTrader: (0)	What is special about this tire vs. say a PS2?
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11-12-2008, 11:15 PM	#5
FStop7 I like cars 329 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	+2 How would this tire be better than a set of PS2s or PSCs?
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11-12-2008, 11:41 PM	#7
endofanera7 Major General 514 Rep 5,392 Posts Drives: 08 JB E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (16) Garage List 2018 Porsche GT3 [9.50]	When 1st look at it on Nate's E90 M3. I thought it was ugly as hell! But it has grown in me. It's sexy!
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11-13-2008, 12:02 AM	#9
laidback Lieutenant Colonel 134 Rep 1,709 Posts Drives: M's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Nitto and Toyo's are sister company but compete with each other...Nitto Nt01 is my choice for R comps and Toyo t1rs for daily's ... __________________ Live as if you will die tomorrow, but learn as if you will live forever." M.G
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11-13-2008, 03:17 AM	#10
MrHarris yodog 197 Rep 5,026 Posts Drives: '86 Corolla Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Diamond Bar, Ca iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [10.00]	These look pretty badass, I must give them a try if they are cheaper than the PS2's (pretty much everything is). __________________ 2009 E92 M3 \| Alpine White \| Black Extended \| Advan RS \| Turner Test Pipes \| Dinan Axle-Back \| OETuning \| Eibach Springs \| UUC SSK \| VRS Front Lip \| VRS Type I Diffuser \| Matte Black \| RPi Scoops \| MS Filter \| Yokohama AD08 \| F1 Pinnacle Special Thanks: Gintani \| OETuning \| eAs
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11-13-2008, 12:42 PM	#12
BMW F22 Major General 3558 Rep 9,787 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	^ They perform very well. I have never heard of a single bad thing about the Nitto Invo's.
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11-13-2008, 12:49 PM	#13
montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	according to those that have them, they offer the same performance as PS2s but are far cheaper. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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11-13-2008, 01:28 PM	#14
newtom3 First Lieutenant 15 Rep 361 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW M3 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	have there been any independent tests of the Invo?
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11-13-2008, 02:04 PM	#15
kyoshozx Second Lieutenant 31 Rep 218 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	any pricing info? __________________
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11-13-2008, 02:12 PM	#16
SlammedR8 Major General 521 Rep 5,483 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 40i/2020 R8 V10 Spyder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	I have Nitto Invos on my 20" 360 Forged, and I like the look and they are pretty good in dry conditions, I can't complain at all! However, in the colder and rainy weather...I am not very impressed with them, they are a bit slippery when the roads are wet. Those are my thoughts... __________________ Current: 2019 BMW X5 40i - Carbon Black/Tartufo Individual Leather 2020 Range Rover HSE - Black/Black 2020 Audi R8 V10 Performance Spyder 6MT - Ascari Blue/Black
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11-13-2008, 03:47 PM	#17
Shade Captain 45 Rep 902 Posts Drives: 12 AW F10 M5 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago / Hong Kong iTrader: (1)	i had nitto on my P40 before ~ i love them ! __________________ 08 E92 M3 AW M-DCT 09 INDxRENN-SPEC Project GT-R
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11-13-2008, 11:02 PM	#18
360 FORGED Lieutenant 97 Rep 513 Posts Drives: F430 // 997TT // CLS63 // RR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	we push them hard.... and they hold up very well!
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11-13-2008, 11:51 PM	#19
SpencerM3 Sauce 75 Rep 2,023 Posts Drives: 2009 SSII E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	From E46fanatics.com http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=603571 Nitto's newest tire, the Invo has been getting a lot of attention around here, and with the 330i in need of new tires it only made sense to get a set and see what they were all about. First thing you'll notice when you see the tires is the very atypical tread design. I've become very accustom to the highly directional, swooping tread design seen on so many high performance tires. My first reaction was not the most positive, but as I got use to the design it really grew on me. The highly angular lines in the tread blocks has an edge to it that you don't find on any other tire. With a brand new set of tires, I figured I should get a new set of wheels to match. I love the look of the Velocity Motoring CSL style wheels, so much that I simply order up another set from them (read about how I started the CSL wheel craze here). I took my shiny new wheels and tires to the great guys at Bavarian Performance Group. If you're in the Boston area I really can't say enough about the service BPG provides. They're close to the city (new location in Winchester) and support the local enthusiasts and racers. With the new tires on the first thing I noticed was the noise level, or I should say the lack of noise. The difference in noise level was significant, especially on the highway. This has made highway cruising that much nicer, and I noticed that the Invos don't seem to tramline on road ruts, which around here is basically all roads. My first thought was that in exchange for the reduction in noise I was going to get tires that didn't have what I wanted in the grip department, but I was wrong. Around town the grip levels were at least what I was expecting and then at the track they were even better! At the track it took me a session and some advice to get my tire pressures right, but once I got that dialed in the tires were excellent. I got great braking feedback feel and noise and tons of feedback on the corners with slightly less squeal than I was expecting. With the great feedback there was a couple times when I keep my foot in with confidence when I know I would have backed off with a less responsive and grippy tire. With a track day and a good number of street miles on the Invos I have to say that I'm a fan. The combination of great handling, road noise, street-ability and track-ability add up to an all around excellent tire. If you're in the market for a new set of tires check out the new Nitto Invos, I don't think you'll be disappointed! For more technical details, sizing, and the official website see this thread - http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=565645 For other enthusiasts reviews see these threads - http://bimmerfest.com/forums/showpos...61&postcount=3 http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=591945 __________________ 2009 E90 M3 \| Silverstone II \| Black Novillo \| HRE P40's \| Akrapovic Exhaust \| Eibach Pro Kit \| Jet Black Kidney Grilles \| SSII Side Reflectors \| SSII Side Gills \| LUX H8 Angel Eyes \| Macht Schnell Filter \| Tecnocraft Envy Charge Pipe "M3 drivers have no friends." - Jeremy Clarkson
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MrHarris yodog 197 Rep 5,026 Posts Drives: '86 Corolla Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Diamond Bar, Ca iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [10.00]	The only bad thing I've read about these are the sidewalls flex a bit too much. Anyone notice this? __________________ 2009 E92 M3 \| Alpine White \| Black Extended \| Advan RS \| Turner Test Pipes \| Dinan Axle-Back \| OETuning \| Eibach Springs \| UUC SSK \| VRS Front Lip \| VRS Type I Diffuser \| Matte Black \| RPi Scoops \| MS Filter \| Yokohama AD08 \| F1 Pinnacle Special Thanks: Gintani \| OETuning \| eAs
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01-26-2009, 07:10 PM	#22
gthirtyfizle Colonel 191 Rep 2,867 Posts Drives: E92 M3 AW Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	I bought these as well. Cant wait to try them out.
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