Nitto NT05's ....

chuckd05 · 07-14-2010, 01:38 PM

Why so much love for the Hankooks and no love for these Nitto's ? The NT05's and Invo's are very affordable just like the Hankook's.

I just picked up a set of Nitto NT05's and with all the praise on the Hankook's, I am hoping I didn't make a mistake... They should arrive some time next week so I have not used them yet. The shipping has taken much longer than I would of hoped for though. But I paid just under 900 shipped for the full set so I cant complain. PM me if you are curious as to where I got them. I would supported the forum sponsors but couldn't find one with them for a price I was happy with.

I kept the stock size for this batch, I wanted to go bigger but the price was right for these... 275/35/19 and 245/40/19 combo, other option was the ventus evo's in 275-f / 305-r.

These NT05's and even the Nitto Invo's seem to get brilliant reviews on the corvette forums and on all the tire sites review sections ... Going through google, all I found were posts from the corvette forums about the NT05'S. All the people seemed to impressed with them. If they can allow the Z06 to hook I would assume they'll be great for us too... That was the reason for me going with them over the Hankook Ventus Evo v12's.

Anyone have the NT05's though ? Feedback ? Haven't seen or heard much about him on here hoping they turn out to be as good as the reviews I have seen.

200 Tread wear rating is not the greatest, how long they last will probably determine if they are worth it. The invo's has a better tread wear rating, and were more wet weather frieldly but I want the best grip I can get and the I dig the look of the nt05's a lot.

flashburn · 07-14-2010, 02:02 PM

Like you said, pretty big difference in treadwear ratings between the V12's and the NT05's, and the V12's are also cheaper. Personally it wasn't so much the price, but the combination of price, treadware, dry performance, and wet performance. I was too unsure about the wet performance of the NT05's to get them. I've been happy with the V12's, but I still might try the NT05's once these tires are done.

FuszNissan · 07-14-2010, 02:07 PM

I have had NT05's and RE11's.

I will take the RE11's any day. More Quite (less road noise), stronger sidewall, and better traction in the rain.

chuckd05 · 07-14-2010, 02:28 PM

Yea I looked at those as well.. Tire Rack has them for just over 1100 shipped for the 4 ... They too have a very nice reviews... Maybe they will be next to try out...

Most reviews I read dont really complain of road noise on the nt05's. I hope they are not all that loud !

re-11 has a treadwear of 180... haha ... You gotta give i'll give up tire life for grip any day.

ilive2win · 07-14-2010, 04:37 PM

i hav e the nitto's on now and they are pretty noisy and you have to get them super hot in order for them to perform to there max. i think im going to try the re-11's next

FuszNissan · 07-14-2010, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilive2win

i hav e the nitto's on now and they are pretty noisy and you have to get them super hot in order for them to perform to there max. i think im going to try the re-11's next

+1.

You won't be sorry with the RE's

teejnut · 07-15-2010, 12:06 AM

i have the v12's on my type-f's and the nt05's on my stockers. and have tracked both setup. nt05's are way better for track use. for the street i'd go with the v12's. i think the v12's and invo's are more comparable then the v12's and nt05's.

Daishi · 07-15-2010, 07:43 AM

Invos suck. Dnt bother. I had them on my VW gli and traction was no better than the stock all seasons.

cossie1600 · 07-15-2010, 08:06 AM

You won't get more than 15-20K miles on the RE11. If you don't track or autox the car, don't bother unless you are loaded

chuckd05 · 07-20-2010, 09:33 PM

Installed the NT05's in the rear yesterday... Tire grips and handles excellent.. A certain improvement over re50a's ....

One thing I noticed is when I cut the wheel back and forth you can feel the softer sidewall but it feels like it grips like a mofo

RCZ · 07-21-2010, 12:28 AM

NT05 is better than both the V12 and the INVO's. You did not make a mistake by ordering them. They are awesome tires. Yes the RE11's are quieter and better in the rain, but what do we care? A little less noise worth $200? In my book, nope.

I really love these tires for daily driving and I would definitely buy them again.

chuckd05 · 07-22-2010, 08:00 AM

RCZ What psi do you run these at on thr street ?

RCZ · 07-22-2010, 10:58 AM

street, 35.

XwChriswX · 07-22-2010, 12:08 PM

I'm seriously considering iNVO's when I go for my wheels/tires... RE-11's have been looked at due to heavy praise here...

Also looking at Nitto NEO-GENs as a tertiary option, have heard nothing but praise by people who have them, and as a somewhat cheaper alternative to the higher priced iNVO's...

chuckd05 · 07-23-2010, 11:19 PM

Why not nt05s chris ? I've driven in this insane rainy north east weather this passed week with zero issues. Dry traction is night and day compared to the re50a's

07-14-2010, 01:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 19	Nitto NT05's .... Why so much love for the Hankooks and no love for these Nitto's ? The NT05's and Invo's are very affordable just like the Hankook's. I just picked up a set of Nitto NT05's and with all the praise on the Hankook's, I am hoping I didn't make a mistake... They should arrive some time next week so I have not used them yet. The shipping has taken much longer than I would of hoped for though. But I paid just under 900 shipped for the full set so I cant complain. PM me if you are curious as to where I got them. I would supported the forum sponsors but couldn't find one with them for a price I was happy with. I kept the stock size for this batch, I wanted to go bigger but the price was right for these... 275/35/19 and 245/40/19 combo, other option was the ventus evo's in 275-f / 305-r. These NT05's and even the Nitto Invo's seem to get brilliant reviews on the corvette forums and on all the tire sites review sections ... Going through google, all I found were posts from the corvette forums about the NT05'S. All the people seemed to impressed with them. If they can allow the Z06 to hook I would assume they'll be great for us too... That was the reason for me going with them over the Hankook Ventus Evo v12's. Anyone have the NT05's though ? Feedback ? Haven't seen or heard much about him on here hoping they turn out to be as good as the reviews I have seen. 200 Tread wear rating is not the greatest, how long they last will probably determine if they are worth it. The invo's has a better tread wear rating, and were more wet weather frieldly but I want the best grip I can get and the I dig the look of the nt05's a lot. __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-) Last edited by chuckd05; 07-14-2010 at 01:40 PM.

07-14-2010, 02:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	I have had NT05's and RE11's. I will take the RE11's any day. More Quite (less road noise), stronger sidewall, and better traction in the rain. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

07-14-2010, 02:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 19	Yea I looked at those as well.. Tire Rack has them for just over 1100 shipped for the 4 ... They too have a very nice reviews... Maybe they will be next to try out... Most reviews I read dont really complain of road noise on the nt05's. I hope they are not all that loud ! re-11 has a treadwear of 180... haha ... You gotta give i'll give up tire life for grip any day. __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-) Last edited by chuckd05; 07-14-2010 at 02:34 PM.

07-15-2010, 12:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
teejnut Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 206 Drives: 09 Z34 Sport/6MT Rep Power: 15	i have the v12's on my type-f's and the nt05's on my stockers. and have tracked both setup. nt05's are way better for track use. for the street i'd go with the v12's. i think the v12's and invo's are more comparable then the v12's and nt05's. __________________ \|KW v3\|SSR Type F\|Invidia\|Berk\|Stillen\|Kenwood/Focal/Image Dynamics/Alpine\|

07-15-2010, 07:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
Daishi Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 683 Drives: 09 370z 6Speed Rep Power: 16	Invos suck. Dnt bother. I had them on my VW gli and traction was no better than the stock all seasons. __________________ Cobb Tuned \| Injen Intakes \| Fast Intentions Long Tube Headers \| Fast Intentions TDX Catback 18" Resonators CF Mufflers \| Tommy Kaira Hebi Bebi Shift Knob \| 19x9.5/19x10.5 Five Axis Design S5:F w/ 245/40/19 - 285/35/19 Hankook Ventus V12's

07-14-2010, 02:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	Like you said, pretty big difference in treadwear ratings between the V12's and the NT05's, and the V12's are also cheaper. Personally it wasn't so much the price, but the combination of price, treadware, dry performance, and wet performance. I was too unsure about the wet performance of the NT05's to get them. I've been happy with the V12's, but I still might try the NT05's once these tires are done.

07-14-2010, 04:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
ilive2win Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: san diego Posts: 872 Drives: 11WWX Rep Power: 16	i hav e the nitto's on now and they are pretty noisy and you have to get them super hot in order for them to perform to there max. i think im going to try the re-11's next

07-15-2010, 08:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	You won't get more than 15-20K miles on the RE11. If you don't track or autox the car, don't bother unless you are loaded

07-20-2010, 09:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 19	Installed the NT05's in the rear yesterday... Tire grips and handles excellent.. A certain improvement over re50a's .... One thing I noticed is when I cut the wheel back and forth you can feel the softer sidewall but it feels like it grips like a mofo __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

07-21-2010, 12:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	NT05 is better than both the V12 and the INVO's. You did not make a mistake by ordering them. They are awesome tires. Yes the RE11's are quieter and better in the rain, but what do we care? A little less noise worth $200? In my book, nope. I really love these tires for daily driving and I would definitely buy them again.

07-22-2010, 08:00 AM	#12 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 19	RCZ What psi do you run these at on thr street ? __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

07-22-2010, 10:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	street, 35.

07-22-2010, 12:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 451	I'm seriously considering iNVO's when I go for my wheels/tires... RE-11's have been looked at due to heavy praise here... Also looking at Nitto NEO-GENs as a tertiary option, have heard nothing but praise by people who have them, and as a somewhat cheaper alternative to the higher priced iNVO's... __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

07-23-2010, 11:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 19	Why not nt05s chris ? I've driven in this insane rainy north east weather this passed week with zero issues. Dry traction is night and day compared to the re50a's __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

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