Nitto Tire thoughts ?

[Tommy Gun]

I was looking at buying another set of Nitto track tires later this year.

Nitto's are a Japanese tire and I've been trying to find if they are affected by the earthquake situation, but everything seems to be hush hush on many Japanese products.

I'd like to wait, but don't want to find out in 6 months these tires are no longer available, they are my favorite track tire.

Any thoughts? Any one heard any word on Nitto or other aftermarket car products coming from Japan?

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[CH53Driver]

Wasn't there a Nitto tire thread recently?

[Tommy Gun]

Wasn't there a Nitto tire thread recently?



Not sure what you are talking about?

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[CH53Driver]

Not sure what you are talking about?

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Edit-Never mind, I missed the part that you were already running Nitto's. I saw Nitto's and advice and thought you were asking about them. I'm sure there are plenty of places that still have them in stock so I'd order a set now while you can get them.

[Tommy Gun]

Edit-Never mind, I missed the part that you were already running Nitto's. I saw Nitto's and advice and thought you were asking about them. I'm sure there are plenty of places that still have them in stock so I'd order a set now while you can get them.


That was a month ago, the earthquake deal was just last week. :groan:

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[CH53Driver]

That was a month ago, the earthquake deal was just last week. :groan:

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The title of this thread is what threw me off. I thought you were asking about Nitto tires.:boink: Joker had asked this same question (I believe it was him if memory serves me correctly). I realized after my first response to this thread that you were already running them, you were just asking about supply concerns with the recent events in Japan. Once again, if you like 'em that much I'd order a set now (or two sets) that way you got them while this mess in Japan gets sorted out.

[Tommy Gun]

Why doesn't the BVM store carry Nitto tires? :nonono:

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[Joe G]

Why doesn't the BVM store carry Nitto tires? :nonono:

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Too much of a PITA.

[Tommy Gun]

:tiphat:



Can I borrow $700 for tires?

How long can tires sit around unused? :look:

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[Joe G]

Can I borrow $700 for tires?
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You're probably one of the few people I'd loan money to.








But no.





How long can tires sit around unused? :look:

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Wasn't there a thread on that a while ago?

[Tommy Gun]

You're probably one of the few people I'd loan money to.








But no.







$650 ? :popcorn:


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[Joe G]

$650 ? :popcorn:


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Sure.

[Tommy Gun]

:yay:

[onecrazydog]

Are the Nitto NT 555 Extreme Performance decent tires?

[Tommy Gun]

I use the NT 555 R II 's at the track and they are awesome tires w/ lot's of stick.

I also have them on the back of my GT500 and they are great.

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[Dad's72Mach]

Are the Nitto NT 555 Extreme Performance decent tires?


I should have some info on that for you in a couple weeks. I have the NT 555R Drag Radials on the back now and they are SOOOOO much stickier than stock. They did get scary on the way home from SF but i was driving through a tornado so it was just plain scary.

:pimp:

[68fastback]

I should have some info on that for you in a couple weeks. I have the NT 555R Drag Radials on the back now and they are SOOOOO much stickier than stock. They did get scary on the way home from SF but i was driving through a tornado so it was just plain scary.

:pimp:

:yikes: :chirp: ;-)

[onecrazydog]

I use the NT 555 R II 's at the track and they are awesome tires w/ lot's of stick.

I also have them on the back of my GT500 and they are great.

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I should have some info on that for you in a couple weeks. I have the NT 555R Drag Radials on the back now and they are SOOOOO much stickier than stock. They did get scary on the way home from SF but i was driving through a tornado so it was just plain scary.

:pimp:


:tiphat2:

I like the MT dr's I have but they suck in the rain and are a bit iffy at high speed corners and such... I need to replace the goodyears on my factory rims... I could just order two of the KR goodyears from Shelby as they are actually the cheapest there, but those tires have probably been sitting around for four years already... I looked at the BFG kdw's but don't really care for the tread pattern... The 555 EP's have a cool tread look, are rated good in rain, and used a lot in drifting!! Seem to be decently priced at discount tire...

[Shlbylvr]

I should have some info on that for you in a couple weeks. I have the NT 555R Drag Radials on the back now and they are SOOOOO much stickier than stock. They did get scary on the way home from SF but i was driving through a tornado so it was just plain scary.

:pimp:

Very scary.

[Dad's72Mach]

:tiphat2:

I like the MT dr's I have but they suck in the rain and are a bit iffy at high speed corners and such... I need to replace the goodyears on my factory rims... I could just order two of the KR goodyears from Shelby as they are actually the cheapest there, but those tires have probably been sitting around for four years already... I looked at the BFG kdw's but don't really care for the tread pattern... The 555 EP's have a cool tread look, are rated good in rain, and used a lot in drifting!! Seem to be decently priced at discount tire...

Well I'm supposed to have a full set of the 555 EP's on the way. I'll let you know what I think.


:pimp:

[onecrazydog]

Well I'm supposed to have a full set of the 555 EP's on the way. I'll let you know what I think.


:pimp:

:usaflag:

[JTB]

:usaflag:

Remember NITTOS are Toyos Dog, you should look at the Toyos too, they make a few different tread patterns and Toyo seem to have more promotions and sales than Nitto.


Most High Performance Japanese tires like the Nittos and Toyos are very good as are the Yokohamas, they just don't last very long.

[mustang loco]

I have reg. 555's on my second season with a few "peel outs" and roughly 9000miles..still and very good cond. so far.

[onecrazydog]

Remember NITTOS are Toyos Dog, you should look at the Toyos too, they make a few different tread patterns and Toyo seem to have more promotions and sales than Nitto.


Most High Performance Japanese tires like the Nittos and Toyos are very good as are the Yokohamas, they just don't last very long.

I did look at the Toyo proxes...

[JTB]

I did look at the Toyo proxes...


How about the R888? I think Darkside rolls on those.

You have 18" so you could get them.

http://toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-r888

[CH53Driver]

How about the R888? I think Darkside rolls on those.

You have 18" so you could get them.

http://toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-r888

I know Griggs recommends those tires. Just a thought.

[onecrazydog]

How about the R888? I think Darkside rolls on those.

You have 18" so you could get them.

http://toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-r888


I can't see those being very good in the rain... I think DS said that... Plus he rolls with the same size all the way around...

[onecrazydog]

The invo's have an interesting tread...

[Darkside]

Yes I am running the R888's and they are not the best tire in the rain, BUT they aren't terrible either. My guidance from Van was that they are good unless I was in a downpour, then I should pull off the road.

I am running the same size all around because my Griggs suspension allows it.

[onecrazydog]

The Yokohama ADVAN Sports look good but are getting up there in cost...

So many choices, but that is a good thing!!

[CH53Driver]

I can't see those being very good in the rain... I think DS said that... Plus he rolls with the same size all the way around...

You could run 275s all around if you wanted to have the same width tyre (<---proper Queen's English).:canada:

Or you could upgrade to a Griggs setup like DS and run 305s on all 4 corners. :shades:

[onecrazydog]

You could run 275s all around if you wanted to have the same width tyre (<---proper Queen's English).:canada:

Or you could upgrade to a Griggs setup like DS and run 305s on all 4 corners. :shades:

I like the offset tires and jacked up look...

[CH53Driver]

I like the offset tires and jacked up look...

If you like offset tires that makes things easy but what do you mean by "jacked up look"?

[onecrazydog]

If you like offset tires that makes things easy but what do you mean by "jacked up look"?

Rear sits higher then the front...

[JTB]

I can't see those being very good in the rain... I think DS said that... Plus he rolls with the same size all the way around...

How many times is your car going to be in the rain?
It's not your DD and you have other rides, if you are going to turn the wick up with the TVS you should get the highest traction performer you can buy. JMO

[JTB]

Rear sits higher then the front...

So are going with a 40 in the rear?

[CH53Driver]

Rear sits higher then the front...

Ah, gotcha.

[onecrazydog]

How many times is your car going to be in the rain?
It's not your DD and you have other rides, if you are going to turn the wick up with the TVS you should get the highest traction performer you can buy. JMO

Rain or shine it will be driven until there is ice on the roads... I drive it to work everyday...

[JTB]

Rain or shine it will be driven until there is ice on the roads... I drive it to work everyday...

Oh, I didn't know that Stace, I thought you took the F150.

[onecrazydog]

So are going with a 40 in the rear?

Was going to go with stock size... 40's may be stiffer on the sides though...

[JTB]

Was going to go with stock size... 40's may be stiffer on the sides though...

I don't think they'll be any stiffer, but they'll be a little taller and may accentuate that higher on the back look you're looking for.

[onecrazydog]

Oh, I didn't know that Stace, I thought you took the F150.

Only when I need it for hauling something or there is a chance of hail!! I never used to drive my car in the rain but after my SF trip I got over that quirk...

[onecrazydog]

I don't think they'll be any stiffer, but they'll be a little taller and may accentuate that higher on the back look you're looking for.

Wait, I thought 40's are shorter profile than 45's?

[JTB]

Wait, I thought 40's are shorter profile than 45's?

Yes they are Stace, I was thinking of my own 35 (20") set up. :doh2:

40 will definitely be a stiffer sidewall and shorter, but what about a 50 for a higher "Old School" look?

[onecrazydog]

Yes they are Stace, I was thinking of my own 35 (20") set up. :doh2:

40 will definitely be a stiffer sidewall and shorter, but what about a 50 for a higher "Old School" look?

50's would look sweet and be good for traction but would sacrifice handling... I run the DR's with the KR goodyears on the front 90% of the time and would use a road set for highway trips and drifting...

I get a lot of "nice" comments about the MT's on the back of my car... They are 305/45's...

[Tommy Gun]

I'm a little stiffer. :look:

[JTB]

I'm a little stiffer. :look:


I heard Granny say something about 'little'....:look:

[Tommy Gun]

:doh2:

[HSURB]

50's would look sweet and be good for traction but would sacrifice handling... I run the DR's with the KR goodyears on the front 90% of the time and would use a road set for highway trips and drifting...

I get a lot of "nice" comments about the MT's on the back of my car... They are 305/45's...

I'll have to run up to the building to see what the he!! I'm running. :haha::haha:

HSURB®

[68fastback]

I'm a little stiffer. :look:

...how many donuts?












:giggle:

[Tommy Gun]

:groan:

[onecrazydog]

...how many mini donuts?









giggle:



:sneaking2:

[68fastback]

:rofl3:

[Dad's72Mach]

My wheels are in Hodgkins IL, due for delivery Fri according to UPS tracking. Should be able to get them installed and try them out this weekend if the weather cooperates.


:pimp:

[Joe G]

My wheels are in Hodgkins IL, due for delivery Fri according to UPS tracking. Should be able to get them installed and try them out this weekend if the weather cooperates.


:pimp:

:pics:

[Dad's72Mach]

:pics:

Sure I'll just jump into my time machine and take a couple, be right back.



:pimp:

[Joe G]

Sure I'll just jump into my time machine and take a couple, be right back.



:pimp:

Sounds good.


:waiting2:

[Shlbylvr]

:waiting:

[Dad's72Mach]

Darn the flux capacitor is acting up, I need to order a spare through BVM Performance. Guess you'll just have to wait 'till Sat.


:pimp:

[onecrazydog]

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/ShelbyGT500/rainshine.JPG

[Joker]

I know you are talking about the555's but I have the NT05's on my car right now and I love them. Great tire so far and they really handle and hook up great.

[Tommy Gun]

http://www.onecrazydog.com/pictures/albums/ShelbyGT500/rainshine.JPG



11) Thou Shalt Not Drive Thy Shelby In The Rain






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[onecrazydog]

11) Thou Shalt Not Drive Thy Shelby In The Rain






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That only applies to the kool aid klan... I love my Shelby but it's just a car, and cars are meant to be driven hard...

[Darkside]

That only applies to the kool aid klan... I love my Shelby but it's just a car, and cars are meant to be driven hard...

+1. Can I get an "Amen" for my brother from North of the border.

[Boston Mike]

+1. Can I get an "Amen" for my brother from North of the border.

+1000000000

It's a car. It's meant to be driven. 25k and counting here and PLENTY of rain driven in.

[JTB]

I know you are talking about the %%%'s but I have the NT05's on my car right now and I love them. Great tire so far and they really handle and hook up great.

255/35/20 & 275/35/20?

[Joker]

255/35/20 & 275/35/20?

I'm running 275/35-20 on all 4 corners.

[JTB]

I'm running 275/35-20 on all 4 corners.


Robert, did you get Alcoa 10"ers for the fronts or just mount them on the 9" fronts you already had?

I hear this mod is like night and day compared to the 255s up front.

How does it look, does it make the SS look or stand any different?

[Tommy Gun]

+1000000000

It's a car. It's meant to be driven. 25k and counting here and PLENTY of rain driven in.


30,000 miles.

Barely ever caught in the rain.:grin:

[Joker]

Robert, did you get Alcoa 10"ers for the fronts or just mount them on the 9" fronts you already had?

I hear this mod is like night and day compared to the 255s up front.

How does it look, does it make the SS look or stand any different?

I mounted them on the ones I already had. So they are on 9's up front and 10's in the rear. I think it looks really good. Didn't really make a difference in the stance and I have fully adjustable suspension now so I could always change it if I wanted or needed to.

As for the feel, I like it alot better then before. You get more feedback from the road and it feels really stable to me. On the track it was awesome. No were near as much understeer coming into a corner too hot.

I have no regrets on going with the 275's all the way around. I wish Nitto made a 295-305 in this size as I would put those on the rear but right now this is the set-up I will be using until something better is found at an affordable price.

[JTB]

I mounted them on the ones I already had. So they are on 9's up front and 10's in the rear. I think it looks really good. Didn't really make a difference in the stance and I have fully adjustable suspension now so I could always change it if I wanted or needed to.

As for the feel, I like it alot better then before. You get more feedback from the road and it feels really stable to me. On the track it was awesome. No were near as much understeer coming into a corner too hot.

I have no regrets on going with the 275's all the way around. I wish Nitto made a 295-305 in this size as I would put those on the rear but right now this is the set-up I will be using until something better is found at an affordable price.

Some of that increased stability must be because of your new suspension components you installed, not just the rubber, correct?

How could you go to 295 or a 305 with the Alcoas and not rub in the rear? (That doesn't sound right :look:)

[Joker]

Some of that increased stability must be because of your new suspension components you installed, not just the rubber, correct?

How could you go to 295 or a 305 with the Alcoas and not rub in the rear? (That doesn't sound right :look:)

I'm sure the Grigg's has something to do with it:shades: But I'm also sure that the increase in availible tire contact patch plays a significant part in it also.

I know of several people that are running 295's on the Alcoa's in the rear with no rubbing issues. So I would have no problem trying them in the rear. 305's might be too much though.

One of these days when I hit the lottory I'll try to have my rims widened and put a wider tire on.

[onecrazydog]

Remember NITTOS are Toyos Dog, you should look at the Toyos too, they make a few different tread patterns and Toyo seem to have more promotions and sales than Nitto.


Most High Performance Japanese tires like the Nittos and Toyos are very good as are the Yokohamas, they just don't last very long.


So, I call discount tire today and they can't ship Nitto tires to Canada because Nitto decided to use Kal Tire as a sole Canadian Distributor... :redcard3:

I refuse to give a dime of my money to Kal tire, so that is out... I almost don't even want to give Nitto any business for doing that... The Yokohama ADVAN Sports look good, but are a hundred bucks more each than the 555's...

Sheesh...

[Dad's72Mach]

So, I call discount tire today and they can't ship Nitto tires to Canada because Nitto decided to use Kal Tire as a sole Canadian Distributor... :redcard3:

I refuse to give a dime of my money to Kal tire, so that is out... I almost don't even want to give Nitto any business for doing that... The Yokohama ADVAN Sports look good, but are a hundred bucks more each than the 555's...

Sheesh...


Sorry to hear that Dog. I really like these tires so far. They grip well, not as good as the DR's, but have a smoother ride and are WAY better than stock. It's still easy to break them loose (which I like!) but they don't get all squirely like the Goodyears. It's much easier to control the traction with throttle adjustment. They are also quieter when spinning like the stockers instead of screaming like the DR's. I just recieved the replacement TPMS and band from AM and if I can get it installed and trained I will be VERY happy overall with this setup.


:pimp:

[JTB]

So, I call discount tire today and they can't ship Nitto tires to Canada because Nitto decided to use Kal Tire as a sole Canadian Distributor... :redcard3:

I refuse to give a dime of my money to Kal tire, so that is out... I almost don't even want to give Nitto any business for doing that... The Yokohama ADVAN Sports look good, but are a hundred bucks more each than the 555's...

Sheesh...

Are KAL Tire A-Holes?

I have never done any business with them.

The sure advertise a lot.

[onecrazydog]

Are KAL Tire A-Holes?




I won't go as far as to slander them, but they used to be clients of ours...

[JTB]

I won't go as far as to slander them, but they used to be clients of ours...

That's all I need to know...:tiphat2:

[HSURB]

So, I call discount tire today and they can't ship Nitto tires to Canada because Nitto decided to use Kal Tire as a sole Canadian Distributor... :redcard3:

I refuse to give a dime of my money to Kal tire, so that is out... I almost don't even want to give Nitto any business for doing that... The Yokohama ADVAN Sports look good, but are a hundred bucks more each than the 555's...

Sheesh...

Is this something I can buy here and ship to you?

HSURB®

[onecrazydog]

Is this something I can buy here and ship to you?

HSURB®

I can get any other tire direct from the States except for Nitto.. So good tires or not, they go on the "no deal" list...

Discount tire direct ships free to Canada and can get the Yokohama ADVAN Sport (http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireDetailStaggered.do?3=3&mps=-50&yr=2009&pc=43222-43241&vid=015144&sw=false) in the factory size for under 3 hun a tire... Seems like a fairly good deal...

"The ADVAN Sport is the flagship of the ADVAN series of tires. It is an ultra-high performance tire line with ultra-high-speed capabilities (over 180mph), designed to match the capabilities of the supercars coming from high-image manufacturers around the globe. The ADVAN Sport offers performance at a very high level, giving not only excellent handling and steering response, but also exceptional wet pavement traction, and a comfortable ride.

Original equipment on Bentley Continental GT, Bentley Flying Spur, Porsche 997 Carrera 4."

[JTB]

I can get any other tire direct from the States except for Nitto.. So good tires or not, they go on the "no deal" list...

Discount tire direct ships free to Canada and can get the Yokohama ADVAN Sport (http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireDetailStaggered.do?3=3&mps=-50&yr=2009&pc=43222-43241&vid=015144&sw=false) in the factory size for under 3 hun a tire... Seems like a fairly good deal...

"The ADVAN Sport is the flagship of the ADVAN series of tires. It is an ultra-high performance tire line with ultra-high-speed capabilities (over 180mph), designed to match the capabilities of the supercars coming from high-image manufacturers around the globe. The ADVAN Sport offers performance at a very high level, giving not only excellent handling and steering response, but also exceptional wet pavement traction, and a comfortable ride.

Original equipment on Bentley Continental GT, Bentley Flying Spur, Porsche 997 Carrera 4."

Yoks are great tires. IMO

[Joe G]

I won't go as far as to slander them, but they used to be clients of ours...

10-4

:shades:

[CH53Driver]

I won't go as far as to slander them, but they used to be clients of ours...

What's wrong with slander? I slander JT all the time.

[Joe G]

I :tongue: JT all the time.

:yuk:

[CH53Driver]

:yuk:

:trouble:

and

:scrubbubble:

[Dad's72Mach]

Finally got a chance to go for a decent drive on the new wheels and tires. I really like the Nitto's! They are a little stiffer ride than stock but grip much better (though not as good as the DR's) and even driving around with the center console removed (long story explained in other threads) I didn't notice any increased road noise. I did get a little worried when I got a slight vibration at around 60 mph but it smoothed out with increased speed.I had a quick sprint up to 100 and didn't notice it come back. So far so good and NO MORE TPMS WARNING!


:pimp:

[Dad's72Mach]

P.S. Looks like I'll have a chance to check them out in the rain at highway speed this weekend. Heading up to St Louis to visit some friends. I post again with the results.


:pimp:

[onecrazydog]

:wtg:

[Joe G]

I post again with the results.


:pimp:

:waiting2:

[Dad's72Mach]

:waiting2:


P.S. Looks like I'll have a chance to check them out in the rain at highway speed this weekend. Heading up to St Louis to visit some friends. I post again with the results.

:boink:

[Joe G]

:boink:

I don't read back. :reading:

[Tommy Gun]

:waiting2:





My new vehicle won't have Nitto's on it.

[CH53Driver]

:waiting2:





My new vehicle is from West Coast Customs cause I love AmyB.

:wow2:

[Joe G]

:wow2:

:wow2::wow2:

[HSURB]

:waiting2:




My new vehicle won't have Nitto's on it.



So what did you buy in Hutchinson?

HSURB®

[Tommy Gun]

So what did you buy in Hutchinson?

HSURB®



:ohsnap: :ohsnap: :ohsnap:



You remembered. :groan:

.

[King Cobra]

So what did you buy in Hutchinson?

HSURB®

:waiting:

[Tommy Gun]

:sneaking2:

[King Cobra]

:bangin:

[Joe G]

:ohsnap: :ohsnap: :ohsnap:



You remembered. :groan:

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I remembered too. :bigboss:

[Boston Mike]

:ohsnap: :ohsnap: :ohsnap:



You remembered. :groan:

.

:pics:

[HSURB]

So what did you buy in Hutchinson?

HSURB®

Hey TG - I want some answers. I'm in Hutchinson every Thursday!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HSURB®

[Vette Killer]

Hey TG - I want some answers. I'm in Hutchinson Sharun every Thursday!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HSURB®

:barf2:

[HSURB]

Hey TG - I want some answers. I'm in Hutchinson every Thursday!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HSURB®

Bump TG

[Tommy Gun]

This was about a non-Ford product.

I'll explain soon.


Hint...we are talking about 2 different cars actually. :grin:

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[King Cobra]

[QUOTE=Tommy Gun;162994]This was about a non-Ford product.

I'll explain soon.


Hint...we are talking about 2 different cars actually. :grin:

Jeep?:detective:

[HSURB]

This was about a non-Ford product.

I'll explain soon.


Hint...we are talking about 2 different cars actually. :grin:

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:waiting2::waiting2::waiting2:

[Joe G]

:waiting2::waiting2::waiting2:

:goodpost: :goodpost: :goodpost:

[Tommy Gun]

[QUOTE=Tommy Gun;162994]This was about a non-Ford product.

I'll explain soon.


Hint...we are talking about 2 different cars actually. :grin:

Jeep?:detective:


:ohsnap:


:banghead:



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[onecrazydog]

I ordered a set of the New Nitto 555 G2's...

Today I dropped off the spare alcoa rim that a curb bit a few years ago... A wheel place here is going to fix it...

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16239&stc=1


I am also getting them to fill in the "KR" so it just says GT500!! Then he is going to polish just the lip and leave the duracoat on the rest of the rim... If it works ok I will get the rest filled in and lips polished... Otherwise I will powder coat them... Maybe get 2 of them widened to 11"...

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16240&stc=1

[Tommy Gun]

Widened :wtg:

[CH53Driver]

I ordered a set of the New Nitto 555 G2's...

Today I dropped off the spare alcoa rim that a curb bit a few years ago... A wheel place here is going to fix it...

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16239&stc=1


I am also getting them to fill in the "KR" so it just says GT500!! Then he is going to polish just the lip and leave the duracoat on the rest of the rim... If it works ok I will get the rest filled in and lips polished... Otherwise I will powder coat them... Maybe get 2 of them widened to 11"...

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16240&stc=1

Did you let TG drive your car?

:look:

[Carnut]

:wow2:

[CH53Driver]

:wow2:

Maybe he was trying to avoid a squirrel. :look:

[Carnut]

Maybe he was trying to avoid a squirrel. :look:

It was worth it then.

[68fastback]

It happens... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzoYOmfiEjI)

:lol:

[Joe G]

:wow2:

I heard it was some dufus at the dealership. :look:

[Carnut]

:ban:

[CH53Driver]

:giggle:

(TG does work at dealerships)....




:look:

[Joe G]

:ban:
:oops:

[Joe G]

:giggle:

(TG does work at dealerships)....




:look:

:logical:

[Tommy Gun]

:giggle:

(TG does work at dealerships)....




:look:


:hey2:

[CH53Driver]

:tiptoe:

[onecrazydog]

New tires are in,

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16443&stc=1

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16444&stc=1

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16445&stc=1

[Carnut]

Too bad you couldn't get them in green.

[68fastback]

New tires are in,

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16443&stc=1

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16444&stc=1

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16445&stc=1

:wtg: Looks like TG's racing pits :shades:

[68fastback]

Too bad you couldn't get them in green.

:spitcopy:

...too monochrome :shades:

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16446&stc=1:lol:

[Joe G]

Too bad you couldn't get them in green.

http://www.hybridcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Nokian-Leaf-Green-1218-473x668.jpg

[onecrazydog]

:nonono:

[Alloy Dave]

:hilarious:


Edit: It's not the green tire that's so funny.


It's OCD's reaction to it. :haha:

[Tommy Gun]

:look:

[68fastback]

:weg: <= (http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=green+wheels&FORM=HDRSC2)

[The Bone]

:drool:
fixed it. :rofl:

[onecrazydog]

fixed it. :rofl:


:hey2:

[Tommy Gun]

:weg: <= (http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=green+wheels&FORM=HDRSC2)



You've done it now Dan :nonono:

16489


Not sure if it's a pot leaf or a maple leaf, but either way...




:giggle:
.

[68fastback]

:but: ...that's not Snap On green! :nonono:

[Shelby-Don]

You've done it now Dan :nonono:

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16489&stc=1


Not sure if it's a pot leaf or a maple leaf, but either way...




:giggle:
.

Is that some sort of canister to hide your pot in ?

[68fastback]

Is that some sort of canister to hide your pot in ?

I guess TG doesn't want it to be obvious :giggle:

[onecrazydog]

Before,

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16755&stc=1

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16756&stc=1


Now,

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16758&stc=1

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16757&stc=1

[Tommy Gun]

How did they fill something that is forged?

And repolished?

Can you see the fill at all from super up close?

[onecrazydog]

How did they fill something that is forged?

And repolished?

Can you see the fill at all from super up close?


He ground the KR out a bit and filled them... He only polished the lips, the rest of the rim still has the clear on it...


You cannot see the fill at all, even up close... He said he used really good filler and the rims are pretty high grade aluminum...

I couldn't even tell where he fixed the 2 damaged rims...

[Tommy Gun]

Fill w aluminum and polished out?

Like welded in aluminum?

[onecrazydog]

Fill w aluminum and polished out?

Like welded in aluminum?


Exactly...

[Tommy Gun]

:wow2:

[Joe G]

:wow2: :spend: :moneyman: :spend:

:iagree:

[Carnut]

A number of dealers around here have rim repair guys that do amazing repairs to severely curbed wheels. A friend just had the factory rims done on a 2007 GT that I had my doubts on, the look like brand new at a cost of $75 per wheel. Beats buying new rims.

[68fastback]

Amazing work!!

[onecrazydog]

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16819&stc=1

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16820&stc=1

[onecrazydog]

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16830&stc=1

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=16831&stc=1

[Shelby-Don]

Looks good, for a red car !

[Tommy Gun]

:wtg:

[onecrazydog]

I got a great deal on some Nitto NT05R 315/40R 18's!! Borrowed a buddies 11" rims for the rest of the season... They are getting mounted today, pics tomorrow...

I am going to get two of my Factory rims widened this winter...

[Tommy Gun]

That's what I did. Widened to 11". I have 305 35 18 on mine.

[onecrazydog]

18026

18027

18028

[Shelby-Don]

Nice tires

[68fastback]

I got a great deal on some Nitto NT05R 315/40R 18's!! Borrowed a buddies 11" rims for the rest of the season... They are getting mounted today, pics tomorrow...

I am going to get two of my Factory rims widened this winter...


That's what I did. Widened to 11". I have 305 35 18 on mine.


Nice meats!!

That's about a 1.5" net difference in tire diameter between the two (if that's of interest):

315 mm x .40 = 126.00 mm mounted sidewall height
305 mm x .35 = 106.75 mm mounted sidewall height
.................... = 19.25 mm Δ mounted sidewall height = .76 inch Δ axle height
....................= 38.50 mm Δ mounted tire diameter = 1.52 inches

[Alloy Dave]

I have the NT555. They hook much better than stock but still impossible to get traction on the drag strip at launch. :nonono:

[onecrazydog]

I have the NT555. They hook much better than stock but still impossible to get traction on the drag strip at launch. :nonono:


Need slicks for the track!!

[Alloy Dave]

Need slicks for the track!!I know, but a) I only go once a year b) No room in the car for them, so I'd have to drive up there (1 hour) in slicks c) :spend:

[Alloy Dave]

d) Broken driveshaft suspension clutch ego more likely :look:

[68fastback]

:yes:

[Tommy Gun]

Road course.

[onecrazydog]

18037

18038

18039

[68fastback]

Lookin' good, Stacey!! Clears the inner sidewall pretty good too!

[Tommy Gun]

Looking at track tires again. Haven't bought any in about 3 years now.

Looking at Toyo's comp tires.

Factory tires are 19", 255-40ZR19 front, 275-40ZR19 rear, 9" rims front 9.5" rear

Looking to maybe put 10" all around to be able to have a little wider tire and be able to rotate them all around.


Couple questions about what I found. First is rated weight and second is revs per mile.

Factory rated tire weight are

1565front
1819 rear

Toyo weights

1279 front ( <concern? 286lbs less than factory)
1764 rear

Concern with weights is how much lower the available front tires are and how will that effect diving into corners...and other concerns?




Factory revs

769 front (tire diam. 27")
750 rear (tire diam. 27.7")

Toyo revs

821 front (tire diam. 25.3")
798 rear (tire diam. 26.0")


Factory weights on door decal are

2325 gross front
2440 gross rear

Car is 3850 lbs. :oink:


My concern w revs is how far off of shifting points I will now be at the track. Shifting earlier now or later?

[Highwayman]

I'd sell the car instead of having to worrying about what tires to buy for it :popcorn:

[Tommy Gun]

May need to sell one car to buy tires for the other :look:

[68fastback]

Bill, you didn't say what the aspect ratio is for the Toyo comps, but using their revs/mile (probably more accurate anyway) it's clear they're a lower profile tire overall vs "factory." Are you presently running the factory tires? If so, comparo below is based on those nums. (if not, below is meaningless -lol).

So, comparing to factory, the Toyos will have the effect of delivering equivalent of a 3.97 diff if you presently have a 3.73 (use a 1.064 multiplier if you have a different diff ratio)

That will have the effect of having to pull 6.4% more revs for the same speed: goodness if you need more power/tq out of turns (who doesn't?!) and have revs to spare and don't mind having to up-shift a bit earlier and down-shift a bit later ...same a diff swap.

If you wanted to keep your revs and drive-ratio the same as with the factory tires you're running today, you'd need 315x35s on the 10s (275 x .4 = 110/.35 = 314.3).

That front weight rating could be a real concern (dunno) -- if your F/R WD is currently around 60/40 (to be conservative) you'd be pushing a full 90% of that rating -- factory is a little over 80% -- but I don't know how close it's safe to push them ...maybe a call to Toyo will give some guidance on that. Else

[Tommy Gun]

Oops

Toyo's I'm looking at are Toyo Proxes R888R

265-30ZR19 front
295-30ZR19 rear


Trying to find out at the moment if I can run the 295-30ZR19's front and rear! (Fitment)

Those would be 1764lb rating, 10"-11" rim, 11.9 wide , 26" diam, 798 revs

(concern is width on front) not concerned w rubbing on the street w tight turning because you don't see super tight turning on the track. I'm looking at more tread on the ground, but I know there are many factors involved when going to a wider front tire and don't want to screw things up...I don't have an engineer on call. :(

[Tommy Gun]

I have the factory 2015 GT performance pack wheels and tires on the car for the track.

I have a set of 20" wheels w Nittos that came w the car for street use, but I bottom them out w spirited driving. Only reason I use them on the street is because they look good, they are a $4000 set of rims/tires that came w the car. :faint: Not useful on the track because I would bottom out several times at ares at VIR, even w the stiffer springs on the car.


I use to bottom out my SN95 at one point of the track at VIR from driving hard in a certain corner called the rollercoaster, don't want to do it w this car. Lol

[68fastback]

Ah, 30s ...so that's why the Toyos revs/mi is higher.

Yeah, for tread on the ground you'd love to run 315 35 (or 30s if want more revs) or similar, but you could only follow RR-radius turns :giggle:

Strange that' you'd bottom out with 20s but not with 19s? Are the Nittos on the 20s super low profile or something?

[Tommy Gun]

I dont think 315's would fit, that's a lot wider I think.

Love to run the widest I can, but don't know what that is on the GT.


Wheels and tires on the 20's I guess are just big enough that I've bottomed them out a few places.

[68fastback]

Yeah, 315s would be great but probably don't fit ...supposedly ( I remember reading long ago) the '15-ups have a little more tire clearance than earlier but dunno how much/exactly where.

Bill, are talking bottoming the car when running the 20s or bottoming the tires on the wheel well ...or?

[Tommy Gun]

Tires rubbing wheel wells at big dips in road at speed.

[68fastback]

Ah, that makes sense for the 20s ...also makes the possibility of 315s remote on any size wheel ...possibly 275 40s just might be about the widest for a single size so you can still F/R rotate that won't drop your revs (won't numerically lower effective diff ratio) which you probably would not want to have happen. Possibly you can go a super low profile 20s and preserve revs and still clear the wheel well lip? ...i.e. low ratio 20s (20x25s?) that list revs/mi close to the 19 275 40s. Even if there is you'd have a lot less sidewall and more wheel ...would probably be considerably rougher and likely much more sensitive to tire pressure too.

[Joe G]

I'd sell the car instead of having to worrying about what tires to buy for it :popcorn:

He's rich. He should just buy a new car every time the tires go bald. :spend:

[68fastback]

:lol: yup ...needs one of these (http://stangsunited.com/showthread.php?8800-Ford-Announces-Track-only-FP350S-Turnkey-Racer-woohoo!&highlight=fp350s)! :grin:

[Tommy Gun]

:nonono:

[Joe G]

:nonono:

:tease:

[Tommy Gun]

Stuck trying to figure out if 295 30ZR19 on 10" rims will fit on the front of the car :banghead: stock front is 255 40ZR19 on 9.5" rims.

Was told 285 35-19's on 10" fits.

Having a time trying to figure out the numbers, why can't they just use inches :haha:

Need to break out the nice MM tape measure that OCD sent me. :grin:

[Tommy Gun]

Hmm... https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?tires=255-40r19-295-30r19

[68fastback]

That should fit fine height-wise as long as the extra 0.39" (10mm) width is okay -- 295 30s are a much smaller diameter/rolling-radius than the 275 40s you have now but the lower profile will drop (raise numerically) your final drive ratio a lot -- like 24% ...makes a 3.73 into 4.63!
Even 295 35s (still about .39" wider than the 275s) will also drop drive ratio but by only about 6% (3.96 equivalent drive ratio assuming you run 3.73 gears) and will still be slightly (6%) smaller overall in diameter ...if they make 295 35s.

All the above calculations assume the manufacturers are stamping the ratios consistently, which isn't always the case, so better to use their revs/mile numbers for a sanity check. Same for the overall height and width -- they are not always consistent so best to use their published numbers, but 295 35s are very close to what you have now ...slightly smaller diameter (6%) and only 0.39" wider if manufacturers are being consistent.

[Tommy Gun]

They don't have them in the 35 ratio :(

Revs are 798

[Tommy Gun]

Can't find the revs for the factory Pirelli P Zeros :(

[68fastback]

They don't have them in the 35 ratio :(

Revs are 798

Bummer! What thread were we talking about this stuff in ...wondering how the 798 compares to what you have today.

[Tommy Gun]

moved posts to correct thread...

[Tommy Gun]

Bump

[68fastback]

AH, here we are ..Cool! ;-)

[68fastback]

They don't have them in the 35 ratio :(

Revs are 798

Ok, so that's only 6.4% under your current 275/40 rears ...not bad!! ...your 3.73s would become like 3.94s and if the extra width is ok you'd have a bit additional fender lip height clearance too (if that matters) vs current rears.

[Tommy Gun]

Ok, so that's only 6.4% under your current 175/40 rears ...not bad!! ...your 3.73s would become like 3.94s and if the extra width is ok you'd have a bit additional fender lip height clearance too (if that matters) vs current rears.


You mean 275/40 rears right?

Good thing not too much difference because I looked at Nittos instead of Toyo's and no better tire choice for 19's :nonono:

[Tommy Gun]

Ok, so that's only 6.4% under your current 175/40 rears ...not bad!! ...your 3.73s would become like 3.94s and if the extra width is ok you'd have a bit additional fender lip height clearance too (if that matters) vs current rears.


Definitely looking for wider as well as softer compound. I have GT350's to keep up with. :look:

[68fastback]

You mean 275/40 rears right?

Good thing not too much difference because I looked at Nittos instead of Toyo's and no better tire choice for 19's :nonono:


Yep ...typo.

[Shelby-Don]

Definitely looking for wider as well as softer compound. I have GT350's to keep up with. :look:

Just go out and buy one of the race ready GT350's, you know you want one and with TG money :moneyman: whats the problem

[68fastback]

:logical: ...easy peasy!

[Tommy Gun]

Donate to...

Kickstarter #TGneedsFunds

[68fastback]

https://www.gofundme.com/

[Tommy Gun]

Oh yeah, go fund me :look:

[Joe G]

Oh yeah, go fund me :look:

:2cents:

[68fastback]

:spitcopy:

[Tommy Gun]

Ordered tires today.

[68fastback]

:wtg: which ones?

[Joe G]

Ordered tires today.

With your $13,000 payday? :moneyman:

[Tommy Gun]

:wtg: which ones?


Toyo's 295 30ZR19's front and rear. May need a 1/4" spacer up front, not sure yet.

[68fastback]

Cool! ...bigger gearing! :banana: :banana:

[Tommy Gun]

Hope not too much :(

[68fastback]

+/- 6.4% ...should work well -- hope so!
As long as you're not presently red-lined down the end of the longest straight you should be fine ...will compress on-track shift points a bit but will also get you accelerating out of turns a bit quicker too.
The lower sidewall profile may want more shock damping and possibly a stiffer front stabilizer bar -- both will help exploit the additional sidewall responsiveness ...quicker turn-in and transitions ...should make for quicker set-up and more stability going into turns if damping and stabilizer are tuned right.

[Tommy Gun]

I'm the driver, not the pit crew :banghead:

[68fastback]

:lol: ...have to recruit CP, TGjr & granny! :rofl3: :chirp:

[Tommy Gun]

Yeah, Granny can really tighten nuts...

[68fastback]

:spitcopy: :logical:

[Tommy Gun]

+/- 6.4% ...should work well -- hope so!
As long as you're not presently red-lined down the end of the longest straight you should be fine ...will compress on-track shift points a bit but will also get you accelerating out of turns a bit quicker too.
The lower sidewall profile may want more shock damping and possibly a stiffer front stabilizer bar -- both will help exploit the additional sidewall responsiveness ...quicker turn-in and transitions ...should make for quicker set-up and more stability going into turns if damping and stabilizer are tuned right.


So, is it common to add a stiffer/adjustable swaybar to the front without changing the rear also?

Can't find any good reads on it, just bits of info that a more experienced suspension tuner would understand. Lol

Don't want to kill the nice ride of the car, but would be nice to stiffen it up for the track...if it really helps and isn't overkill. :look:


http://store.uucmotorwerks.com/articles/swaybar_setup.htm

.

[68fastback]

If you were already ideally set up you might not need to touch the rear. A stiffer one up front may help you exploit the additional responsiveness of the lower profile tires by reducing body roll and helping the chassis set-up faster to better match the lower profile tire's ability to do so. The rear can be quite a bit more compliant so may be fine as is. Hard to know without knowing how both are now relative to ideal but I'm assuming the factory set-up was pretty good for the factory tires.

Roll bar change should not affect general ride at all -- just body roll ...it should not make ride harsher but the lower profile tires will affect that.

Stiffer damper settings up front may work better for the lower profile tires ...again, hard to know how it is set now but if you have adjustables, try them damped a bit more. Watch for how it handles the rumble strips ...if they're upsetting the car more than with th eold tires (probably will ...then more damping should help.

[Tommy Gun]

Struts/shocks are all stock and I doubt adjustable. Only springs were changed.

Didn't want to go as far as changing struts/shocks til I really figure out if I want to sell both cars for the GT350 or not. :(

Months done the road before I even think of doing that...

[68fastback]

Yeah, makes sense ...no point spending more on it if you might go that route in the next year or so ...even with no other changes the wider, lower-profile tires should be an improvement -- some from better handling and some from higher final drive ratio -- tho will make ride a little harsher.
Setting accurate tire pressure on 30s will be important -- the lower the profile the more it matters.
Bill, will be great to hear about what changes you see when you run it. Are you done for the season now?

[Tommy Gun]

Generally on tire pressures we run around 34 lbs. Are you thinking lower profile requires more or less?

Not worried about harsher ride w track tires on, just me in the car.

Next track time is in Feb if temps agree...then April. Tucker wants to go more this year so may do 4 events this year instead of just two. :)

[68fastback]

If they were the same width they'd require more for sure ...even tho they're 20mm wider I suspect they'll still need a bit more ...maybe try a couple pounds more in the front and adjust from there ...or start at 34 and then try a couple more and see if that works better.

[Tommy Gun]

You should pit crew at the next event :look:

[68fastback]

Would be fun if I lived closer ...and wasn't old :rofl3:

[Tommy Gun]

:but:

[Joe G]

He's never been invited either. :kickrock:

[68fastback]

:lol:

[Tommy Gun]

He's never been invited either. :kickrock:


Post number 216. :popcorn:

[68fastback]

:but: Post 216 (http://www.bing.com/search?q=american+legion+post+216+middletown+in&form=PRACE1&src=IE11TR&pc=EUPP_ACTE)is in Middletown Indiana :lol:

[Joe G]

:but: Post 216 (http://www.bing.com/search?q=american+legion+post+216+middletown+in&form=PRACE1&src=IE11TR&pc=EUPP_ACTE)is in Middletown Indiana :lol:

:spitcopy::logical:

[Joe G]

Post number 216. :popcorn:


You should pit crew at the next event :look:

^
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That isn't an invite! :rant:

[68fastback]

I should lose 20# too :giggle:

[Tommy Gun]

^
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That isn't an invite! :rant:


I guess you don't know my invites when you see one. :nonono:

[The Bone]

I was invited. (winning) LOL

[68fastback]

^
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That isn't an invite! :rant:

:woohoo: Just got this in the mail -- but it's for New Years Day which is my best friend from NYC's birthday and he's coming to visit, so I can't make it, TG (true! -lol).

I like gingerbread !!! :biggrin:

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=18748&d=1483032148 :rofl2:

[Joe G]

I guess you don't know my invites when you see one. :nonono:

Hint: actually use the word "invite" when you invite someone! :rant:

[68fastback]

Hint: actually use the word "invite" when you invite someone! :rant:

:logical:

[Joe G]

:logical:

:webers:

[68fastback]

:giggle:

[Tommy Gun]

:woohoo: Just got this in the mail -- but it's for New Years Day which is my best friend from NYC's birthday and he's coming to visit, so I can't make it, TG (true! -lol).

I like gingerbread !!! :biggrin:

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=18748&d=1483032148 :rofl2:



We do have a Shore Dr :ohsnap:

[68fastback]

:lol: ...looks like only watery caves there.

[onecrazydog]

You should pit crew at the next event :look:

Is this still happening?

[Tommy Gun]

Maybe, still waiting on parts...lol

[Joe G]

:waiting3: