Anybody tried NT05?

petertruong · 07-22-2009, 06:02 PM

I have the stock 18'', Tirerack did not list NT05 as options. Which size work OK? How do they compare to PS2? I am planning to track some.

Jason@Renn-Spec · 07-23-2009, 01:09 PM

I like these tires, they're very affordable too. Tirerack generally doesn't carry toyo/nitto passenger tires.

boostedtwin · 07-23-2009, 04:42 PM

Get them, I have on my 18's and liked a lot more over PS2's. Buy 245/40 & 285/35, 15mm spacers front, 10mm rear, drop it and you are all set.

Ryan@IND · 07-23-2009, 09:09 PM

Agree with Boosted twin.

Those are amazing tires.
Great performance dry and wet, but a little bit rough on the ride.
Treadwear is 200.
the best size for the 18" would be 245/40 and 285/35.

the_stranger · 07-24-2009, 12:03 AM

are 265s available for nt05s in 19s? I mean the stock size

808E90 · 07-24-2009, 01:04 AM

Great wheels ... For the track but not so much for street use (noise)

MrHarris · 07-24-2009, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by the_stranger

are 265s available for nt05s in 19s? I mean the stock size

275/35/19 are available. These are a much cheaper alternative than other tires like the RE-11, yet still perform in the same category (Extreme Summer).

Ryan@IND · 07-24-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by the_stranger

are 265s available for nt05s in 19s? I mean the stock size

Quote:

Originally Posted by 808E90

Great wheels ... For the track but not so much for street use (noise)

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrHarris

275/35/19 are available. These are a much cheaper alternative than other tires like the RE-11, yet still perform in the same category (Extreme Summer).

265 width is not available and the Noise level is a little high but great value as MrHarris mentioned.

petertruong · 07-27-2009, 06:27 PM

Why would I need spacers?
Is it a lot noisier than PS2?
Performance on par w PS2?

boostedtwin · 07-27-2009, 07:03 PM

I don't feel any noise with these tires, maybe a bit rough ride but that's it. It might be due to my exhaust setup...

Eugene-TAIWAN · 07-28-2009, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by petertruong

I have the stock 18'', Tirerack did not list NT05 as options. Which size work OK? How do they compare to PS2? I am planning to track some.

I have these on my car right now.
I think they car good. But the thread wear is not much when the come new. Good grip. I am running 275/30/19

MrHarris · 07-28-2009, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by petertruong

Why would I need spacers?
Is it a lot noisier than PS2?
Performance on par w PS2?

Performance in the dry should be noticeably better, as well as turn-in and steering response due to stiffer sidewalls. As far as the wet goes, the PS2's are one of the best so I doubt the NT-05's will be better there.

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the_stranger Captain Drives: e92 M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 926 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 Coupe [0.00]	are 265s available for nt05s in 19s? I mean the stock size __________________ 2008 e92 M3 6MT AW/BLACK (SOLD) 2009 e92 M3 6MT AW/FR

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07-23-2009, 01:09 PM	#2
Jason@Renn-Spec Major Drives: A POS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: La Puente, CA Posts: 1,312 iTrader: (3)	I like these tires, they're very affordable too. Tirerack generally doesn't carry toyo/nitto passenger tires.

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Ryan@IND BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 4,255 iTrader: (16)	Agree with Boosted twin. Those are amazing tires. Great performance dry and wet, but a little bit rough on the ride. Treadwear is 200. the best size for the 18" would be 245/40 and 285/35.

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808E90 808E90 Drives: E90 ///M Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aloha State Posts: 4,022 iTrader: (21)	Great wheels ... For the track but not so much for street use (noise)

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petertruong New Member Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	Why would I need spacers? Is it a lot noisier than PS2? Performance on par w PS2?