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Mustang Sally 04-14-2005 08:10 PM

Nitto tires
 
Looking at buying Nittos. Need to be good in wet conditions and for dragging maybe 3-4x's year. which ones should i buy?
I also want to get good tread wear for 2-3 years.

nittos

gfong 04-14-2005 09:16 PM

They will never last 3 years and be good in the rain or the strip. I have the NT555R EXTREME DRAG 275-40-17's and I really like the tires. I have the drag radial and it is probally good for around 10,000 k tread wear is only 100 and that is if you were not dragging them. Mine have worn down the center to the wear bars already since getting them late last year. They are still fine but would not put 100 % confidence in the wet weather with them. I am sure if I did not race on them they would last longer, but the whole idea was to drive and race and that is why I got them.:) I allowed myself two seasons on them and than get new ones again so far so good. $500.00 every two years is not bad.

I would seriously look at BFG g-Force T/A® KDW tread wear 300 or Toyo T1-S's tread wear 280. Goodyear F1's suck bad for feathering and wear but good in wet and dry traction. Good luck.

Mustang Sally 04-15-2005 07:36 PM

thanx i'm actually now looking at the falken GRB 451's good in wet/dry and track at a good price and will last longer.

gfong 04-15-2005 07:43 PM

If they do the job good pick. I have heard of them and if you can get them at a good price that is a bonus. I had a boo at them, looks like the goodyear f1 sorta. tread wear 280 like the Toyos. Right on, write up said excellent handling in wet and dry not that great of tread wear on a 17 inch tire. Probally like mine the centers wear out fast as they are buldged a bit. Good luck.

Mustang_andre79 04-21-2005 05:00 PM

Does anyone know a place where I could buy nitto tires in Ontario or even in canada for that matter. I'm trying to get tires to race and drive as well but can't seem to find nitto's anywhere.

gfong 04-21-2005 05:23 PM


Originally Posted by Mustang_andre79
Does anyone know a place where I could buy nitto tires in Ontario or even in canada for that matter. I'm trying to get tires to race and drive as well but can't seem to find nitto's anywhere.

www.steeda.ca is where I got mine and also www.rtmmotorsports.com have them. Your choice. I have only dealt with these two companies for all mods and they are both great. I am sure there are other places around, I only know these two. Give them a call.

MUSTANG GUY 04-21-2005 05:31 PM

For just the rear go with the nitto 555R's

steeda has them in stock and in the right size for you I believe
275/40/17

Mustang_andre79 04-21-2005 05:33 PM

for the rear I'm looking for 285\35\18

MUSTANG GUY 04-22-2005 12:53 AM


Originally Posted by Mustang_andre79
for the rear I'm looking for 285\35\18

that post was for mustang sally

btw im not sure if they make nitto 555r drag radials in 18 inch?

Retread 04-22-2005 05:36 AM

They do make that size. Special order I think.

BTW.. Steeda.ca doesn't stock any tires, they distribute them.

Mustang Sally 04-22-2005 04:54 PM

thanx guys. Just picked up pair Nitto 's for the rear 555R. I went 315's as I have 10.5 " rear rims. Will all be on the car in a few weeks.

gfong 04-22-2005 05:06 PM


Originally Posted by Mustang Sally
thanx guys. Just picked up pair Nitto 's for the rear 555R. I went 315's as I have 10.5 " rear rims. Will all be on the car in a few weeks.

Where did you pick them up from? Should look really nice, show pics when on.

MUSTANG GUY 04-23-2005 01:07 AM


Originally Posted by Retread
They do make that size. Special order I think.

BTW.. Steeda.ca doesn't stock any tires, they distribute them.

there was a pair of them in the showroom for sale last saturday :shakeit:

Mustang Sally 04-23-2005 02:23 PM

got tires at DaSilva's Racing.

liimey 05-18-2005 08:43 AM

Nitto tires
 

Originally Posted by Mustang_andre79
Does anyone know a place where I could buy nitto tires in Ontario or even in canada for that matter. I'm trying to get tires to race and drive as well but can't seem to find nitto's anywhere.


I just ordered my Nitto extreme's from the US as I found a supplier who gave me a wholesale discount through my business. Even with shipping through UPS it was still cheaper than buying an equivalent tire here in Canada ( and nobody sells them here anyway)

Mustang_andre79 05-19-2005 03:16 PM

Yeah I finally got them ordered from DaSilva's a little pricey cause they're for 18"

liimey 05-19-2005 03:32 PM

I know what you mean. I got 20" and they ain't cheap. What did you pay?

Mustang Sally 05-20-2005 09:15 PM

Da'silva's has a pair of Nitto's 555R 275's for sale, 17' $260 i believe. He ordered both sizes in for me but i went for the 315's. Handle great with no darting with the road grooves as the tires are too big to follow them and the bumps are a little softer. Nice on the cornering too.
http://www.mustangmods.com/data/1119...48_pm_0001.jpg
http://www.mustangmods.com/data/1119...48_pm_0005.jpg

Mustang Sally 05-20-2005 09:16 PM

Sorry the price for the pair i believe are $560..

PO10PONY 05-21-2005 12:34 AM


Originally Posted by Mustang Sally
Sorry the price for the pair i believe are $560..


That's more like it!!
Maryann! Rims and tires look pretty good!
Welcome to the 315 Club!!!!

MUSTANG GUY 05-23-2005 01:35 PM

looks good :tup

Rims change the whole look of the car


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