Tracking Base Wheels... Tire Choices

osbornsm · 02-26-2014, 11:02 AM

Okay i "think" i have decided on a Road race tire for my track (base) wheels.

Nitto NT555
- 245/45/18
- 275/40/18

Does anyone have experience with these tires?
- Good for 1/4 mile?
- Good for Road Course?

Thanks all,

p.s. they're $630 shipped for 4!!

kenchan · 02-26-2014, 11:43 AM

of all tires, why nitto?

enkei2k · 02-26-2014, 11:52 AM

I remember car magazines back in the day used to promote the hell out of Nitto tires.

Hell, they even had a game if I recall correctly.

no experience, but you get what you pay for. this also includes tires as well.

kenchan · 02-26-2014, 11:56 AM

ive actually tried NT555's in the canyons on my other car a while back. almost crashed cause it would not give progressive feedback.

grip grip grip LOOSE!

osbornsm · 02-26-2014, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

ive actually tried NT555's in the canyons on my other car a while back. almost crashed cause it would not give progressive feedback.

grip grip grip LOOSE!

Innnnnteresting... See this was the shinola i was looking for.

Okay... so if the 555's blow, what's a cheap tire to track on 18's ?

kenchan · 02-26-2014, 01:10 PM

i suppose if you want to drift with them they could work.

osbornsm · 02-26-2014, 01:11 PM

Was thinking more of staying withing the limits of adhesion. Faster and cheaper on tires. But would be hella fun

JWillis72 · 02-26-2014, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osbornsm

Okay... so if the 555's blow, what's a cheap tire to track on 18's ?

I've been using BFG G-Force comp 2s on the stock 18s and I've been very happy with them so far. I only have one weekend at Sebring on them but they felt great and seemed to hold up well. I think they were in the $600-700 range.

Duc_Z09 · 02-26-2014, 04:24 PM

I had 245/45/17 NT555's on my Mustang back in the day. IMO for a cheap tire they're pretty grippy but I was running them on the street (i.e. NOT pushing the limits of their traction). They wore out pretty quick but I guess that's normal for a soft tire.

IDZRVIT · 02-26-2014, 06:12 PM

I don't track the Z so I don't buy a grippy tire. Instead, I look for a tire that will give high mileage. I don't see the percentage in buying cheap tires when you have to replace them twice as often or more. But that's me. I'll stick with my Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus.

EndyKwon · 02-26-2014, 09:01 PM

Can the base 18" wheels fit 245/275? I'd be afraid that it'd sort of 'mushroom' out, y'know?

But if the option is viable, I'd rock some Hankook V12s on them. Despite the soft side-walls.

Driftomodachi · 02-26-2014, 09:23 PM

Anyone try Yokohama S-Drives?

synolimit · 02-26-2014, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EndyKwon

Can the base 18" wheels fit 245/275? I'd be afraid that it'd sort of 'mushroom' out, y'know?

But if the option is viable, I'd rock some Hankook V12s on them. Despite the soft side-walls.

That's the max. Just over 20%, should be fine.

Masterbeatty · 02-27-2014, 04:10 PM

If you go that wide your going to need atleast a 10mm spacer in front to not rub the inside of the tire on the upper control arm.

osbornsm · 02-27-2014, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Masterbeatty

If you go that wide your going to need atleast a 10mm spacer in front to not rub the inside of the tire on the upper control arm.

Well i'm running 245/45/18 snow tires currently. No rubbing to be had @ OEM height??

02-26-2014, 11:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 423	Tracking Base Wheels... Tire Choices Okay i "think" i have decided on a Road race tire for my track (base) wheels. Nitto NT555 - 245/45/18 - 275/40/18 Does anyone have experience with these tires? - Good for 1/4 mile? - Good for Road Course? Thanks all, p.s. they're $630 shipped for 4!!

02-26-2014, 11:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
enkei2k A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 6,365 Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6 Rep Power: 3716	I remember car magazines back in the day used to promote the hell out of Nitto tires. Hell, they even had a game if I recall correctly. no experience, but you get what you pay for. this also includes tires as well. IDZRVIT likes this. __________________ ...need boost...

02-26-2014, 01:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	i suppose if you want to drift with them they could work. onzedge likes this.

02-26-2014, 01:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 423	Was thinking more of staying withing the limits of adhesion. Faster and cheaper on tires. But would be hella fun __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

02-26-2014, 04:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 23	I had 245/45/17 NT555's on my Mustang back in the day. IMO for a cheap tire they're pretty grippy but I was running them on the street (i.e. NOT pushing the limits of their traction). They wore out pretty quick but I guess that's normal for a soft tire. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

02-26-2014, 11:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	of all tires, why nitto?

02-26-2014, 11:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	ive actually tried NT555's in the canyons on my other car a while back. almost crashed cause it would not give progressive feedback. grip grip grip LOOSE!

02-26-2014, 06:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 26	I don't track the Z so I don't buy a grippy tire. Instead, I look for a tire that will give high mileage. I don't see the percentage in buying cheap tires when you have to replace them twice as often or more. But that's me. I'll stick with my Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

02-26-2014, 09:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
EndyKwon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 422 Drives: '11 BSilver Base 7AT Rep Power: 13	Can the base 18" wheels fit 245/275? I'd be afraid that it'd sort of 'mushroom' out, y'know? But if the option is viable, I'd rock some Hankook V12s on them. Despite the soft side-walls. NickTurnon likes this.

02-26-2014, 09:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
Driftomodachi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Cerritos, CA Posts: 482 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 13	Anyone try Yokohama S-Drives? __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary ll GT-R start button ll GT-R map lenses ll Plastidipped fangs and rear valence ll OEM foglight & switch ll Motordyne E370 Cat back ll Motordyne ART Pipes ll Takeda aFe Attack CAI ll Sprint Booster ll Z1 34 row Setrab oil cooler ll Z1 Motorsports M-Spec Shift Knob

02-27-2014, 04:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122866	If you go that wide your going to need atleast a 10mm spacer in front to not rub the inside of the tire on the upper control arm. __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal

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