Nitto NT05 vs Bridgestone stock tires, in the rain?

RCZ · 05-01-2010, 10:33 AM

nt05 is far better tire than the invo. dont make that mistake

flashburn · 05-01-2010, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

nt05 is far better tire than the invo. dont make that mistake

I'm just concerned that I might be sacrificing too much in ride quality/noise, and wet traction. I don't plan on tracking the car any time soon.

If the Invo's are at least as good or better than the stock RE050's, then that might be a better fit for me.

FuszNissan · 05-01-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

nt05 is far better tire than the invo. dont make that mistake

More grip

RCZ · 05-01-2010, 05:27 PM

Umm, with the amount of good weather we get in FL, you should just go with the nt05's. However, they will last significantly less time than the invos, nt05s are louder and stiffer sidewall and they are not stellar in the rain. It really depends on whether you are willing to sacrifice some performance. I chose not to and I couldn't be happier. You might do otherwise. Have you looked at RE-11s? those have better wet performance and are quieter than the nt05s and have just as much grip.

flashburn · 05-01-2010, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Have you looked at RE-11s? those have better wet performance and are quieter than the nt05s and have just as much grip.

I haven't. I tried looking them up just now, but I can't seem to find any online sellers that have them in the OEM sizes.

ChrisSlicks · 05-01-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by flashburn

I haven't. I tried looking them up just now, but I can't seem to find any online sellers that have them in the OEM sizes.

Just go +1 on size. 255 front 285 rear.

memorylasts · 05-01-2010, 08:56 PM

What about using michilen pilot sport 2's if your going to spend money on tires... all I can say is wet or dry they have been the best performing tires for me, rainy day canyon runs and dry...haven't Acquired my 370z yet but These will be the only tires I will run IMhO once the stocks are worn out.

flashburn · 05-01-2010, 09:00 PM

Would 255/35 be okay on the front? Tirerack doesn't list a 255/40.

flashburn · 05-01-2010, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by memorylasts

What about using michilen pilot sport 2's if your going to spend money on tires... all I can say is wet or dry they have been the best performing tires for me, rainy day canyon runs and dry...haven't Acquired my 370z yet but These will be the only tires I will run IMhO once the stocks are worn out.

Those tires are so expensive though, makes it a very hard pill to swallow!

memorylasts · 05-01-2010, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by flashburn

Those tires are so expensive though, makes it a very hard pill to swallow!

they are only a couple hundred more(at most) total from tire rack then the price of the stockers, the performance wet and dry that you get from them are worth the extra money...

one question - why sacrifice when it come to what keeps your car on the road?

flashburn · 05-02-2010, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by memorylasts

they are only a couple hundred more(at most) total from tire rack then the price of the stockers, the performance wet and dry that you get from them are worth the extra money...

one question - why sacrifice when it come to what keeps your car on the road?

That's kind of a silly question honestly. Do you always buy the best of everything? The stock tires are obviously good enough to be safe or they wouldn't be the stock tires. There are also other tires that are cheaper than stock that have just as good traction or better than the stock.

Also, with such a low treadwear rating, if I'm replacing my tires every year, an extra $300-$400 does add up pretty quickly.

That said, I'll definitely keep them in mind when I'm ready. It's good to know that I have an easy go-to choice for a superior tire, albeit a more expensive one.

Zigen5 · 05-02-2010, 06:47 AM

I got my Invo's at Tire Kingdom.. The size I went with was the cheapest they had!!! I love the design on the tires. Very well designed! Plus I think they stiffened the sidewalls cuz it doesn't sag between the rim and ground. I would recommend the Invo's.. Ride is smooth and alot less noise compared to stock.

flashburn · 05-02-2010, 06:49 AM

How is the wet/dry traction on them compared to stock? Mind saying what sizes/price?

FuszNissan · 05-02-2010, 08:19 AM

Have you looked at the V12's? Great tire for the money. If you don't want to spend a lot. Personally I prefer the RE11's

flashburn · 05-02-2010, 08:28 AM

Yeah, I did check those out, but the fact that they lose a ton of traction once they get hot made me think otherwise. Perhaps it wouldn't really matter unless I track the car, but there is a slight chance I'll do an HPDE event in the next year or so.

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05-01-2010, 10:33 AM	#16 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	nt05 is far better tire than the invo. dont make that mistake

05-01-2010, 05:27 PM	#19 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Umm, with the amount of good weather we get in FL, you should just go with the nt05's. However, they will last significantly less time than the invos, nt05s are louder and stiffer sidewall and they are not stellar in the rain. It really depends on whether you are willing to sacrifice some performance. I chose not to and I couldn't be happier. You might do otherwise. Have you looked at RE-11s? those have better wet performance and are quieter than the nt05s and have just as much grip.

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flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 18	Would 255/35 be okay on the front? Tirerack doesn't list a 255/40.

05-02-2010, 06:47 AM	#27 (permalink)
Zigen5 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Posts: 260 Drives: '10 BC 370z Roadster Rep Power: 15	I got my Invo's at Tire Kingdom.. The size I went with was the cheapest they had!!! I love the design on the tires. Very well designed! Plus I think they stiffened the sidewalls cuz it doesn't sag between the rim and ground. I would recommend the Invo's.. Ride is smooth and alot less noise compared to stock.

05-02-2010, 06:49 AM	#28 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 18	How is the wet/dry traction on them compared to stock? Mind saying what sizes/price?

05-02-2010, 08:28 AM	#30 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 18	Yeah, I did check those out, but the fact that they lose a ton of traction once they get hot made me think otherwise. Perhaps it wouldn't really matter unless I track the car, but there is a slight chance I'll do an HPDE event in the next year or so.