Sports package Potenza tires...

roptics · 08-24-2009, 06:57 AM

The Nitto NT05 tires seem to be getting really good reviews. Has anyone tried those? I am still on stock with about 4000 miles of moderate driving and they still look new. When I saw the 140 treadwear rating I got a little nervous thinking they would last 8000 miles or so but the are holding up pretty well.

For new tires I want to like the Nitto tires but back when I had a turbo AWD Mitsubishi everyone raved about the Nittot NT550 tires so I got them and didn't like them. The sidewall flex was much more than whatever the factory tires were. The stuck fine but I always seemed like I was leaning or slipping when I entered a turn. But these are different tires, different sizes and 10 years later so a lot is different.

EVO_Killer · 08-24-2009, 08:22 AM

Just got the Potenza RE11's. Mounting is on Thursday will let you guys know how they feel!

LiquidZ · 08-24-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by EVO_Killer

Just got the Potenza RE11's. Mounting is on Thursday will let you guys know how they feel!

When I get new tires, I'll likely be going with these.

GingaBreadMan · 08-24-2009, 10:52 AM

I was also thinking about getting the Nitto NT05. I like the reviews of the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3. They are supposed to be excellent on dry and wet pavement.

ChrisSlicks · 09-01-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by EVO_Killer

Just got the Potenza RE11's. Mounting is on Thursday will let you guys know how they feel!

I've had the RE-11's on all year. In general they rock, more grip and less squeal than the RE-50A's. Slightly less grip than the RE-50A's at low temperatures until you get some heat in to the tires. Despite the reduced grooving I came 0.1 seconds away from taking raw FTD at a wet auto-x with these. The bad news is that auto-x is rounding over the edges on my front tires pretty badly. Overall tire wear is pretty good though, better than the Star Specs I had on the G35. I think you could easily get 20K+ miles on these without auto-x or track.

Spec Jay · 09-02-2009, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

I've had the RE-11's on all year. In general they rock, more grip and less squeal than the RE-50A's. Slightly less grip than the RE-50A's at low temperatures until you get some heat in to the tires. Despite the reduced grooving I came 0.1 seconds away from taking raw FTD at a wet auto-x with these. The bad news is that auto-x is rounding over the edges on my front tires pretty badly. Overall tire wear is pretty good though, better than the Star Specs I had on the G35. I think you could easily get 20K+ miles on these without auto-x or track.

have you tried increasing the air pressure? or maybe get an alignment with a bit more camber/caster?

Red370 · 08-24-2009, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by roptics

The Nitto NT05 tires seem to be getting really good reviews. Has anyone tried those? I am still on stock with about 4000 miles of moderate driving and they still look new. When I saw the 140 treadwear rating I got a little nervous thinking they would last 8000 miles or so but the are holding up pretty well.

For new tires I want to like the Nitto tires but back when I had a turbo AWD Mitsubishi everyone raved about the Nittot NT550 tires so I got them and didn't like them. The sidewall flex was much more than whatever the factory tires were. The stuck fine but I always seemed like I was leaning or slipping when I entered a turn. But these are different tires, different sizes and 10 years later so a lot is different.

I have the NT05's on mine, probably some of the best street tires out. 285/35's, btw, these sit comfortably on 9" wide base 18's.

ArtVandaleigh · 08-24-2009, 10:01 AM

I'm hoping to get at least 20k out of them for just street driving. Overall they have been great, much better than the junk tires that were on my 2005 350Z.

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08-24-2009, 06:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
roptics Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 13 Drives: 370z with Sport Pack Rep Power: 289	The Nitto NT05 tires seem to be getting really good reviews. Has anyone tried those? I am still on stock with about 4000 miles of moderate driving and they still look new. When I saw the 140 treadwear rating I got a little nervous thinking they would last 8000 miles or so but the are holding up pretty well. For new tires I want to like the Nitto tires but back when I had a turbo AWD Mitsubishi everyone raved about the Nittot NT550 tires so I got them and didn't like them. The sidewall flex was much more than whatever the factory tires were. The stuck fine but I always seemed like I was leaning or slipping when I entered a turn. But these are different tires, different sizes and 10 years later so a lot is different.

08-24-2009, 10:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
GingaBreadMan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 313 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6spd Rep Power: 17	I was also thinking about getting the Nitto NT05. I like the reviews of the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3. They are supposed to be excellent on dry and wet pavement.

08-24-2009, 10:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
ArtVandaleigh Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 227 Drives: 09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 676	I'm hoping to get at least 20k out of them for just street driving. Overall they have been great, much better than the junk tires that were on my 2005 350Z.