Anyone run the Nitto NT05 tire? Thoughts?

iqraceworks · 11-25-2019, 01:02 PM

I'm thinking about getting a set for the rear of my 07' 335i. It's currently got Michelin Pilots on the rear, but the reviews for the NT05's like great! Lots of sticky straight line traction, and they are supposed to handle corners well also.

Thoughts?

weehe126 · 11-25-2019, 01:33 PM

Isn't there a NT05 and NT05R? I had the non-R version several years ago and it was ok at best in the dry, completely dangerous in the wet. If you want a 200 tread wear I strongly recommend the RE71r or RE11 if the 71 doesn't have your size.

iqraceworks · 11-25-2019, 01:48 PM

I'm talking about the regular NT05.....not the NT05r drag radial. According to Nitto....the regular NT05 is supposed to have decent wet performance and actually corner well.......the NT05r is just for drag racing

I will look at those RE71's . Thanks!

Antetokounmpo · 11-25-2019, 02:31 PM

NT05s are crap until hot, and I mean hot. You can't even warm them up in an AutoX run. RE71R are 100% the way to go for a sticky street tire, assuming you don't mind the noise and harshness.

iqraceworks · 11-25-2019, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Antetokounmpo

NT05s are crap until hot, and I mean hot. You can't even warm them up in an AutoX run. RE71R are 100% the way to go for a sticky street tire, assuming you don't mind the noise and harshness.

Are they any worse that the Michelan Pilots?

Antetokounmpo · 11-25-2019, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by iqraceworks

Are they any worse that the Michelan Pilots?

Much worse. The Michelin PSS or PS4S are incredibly comfortable given their performance.

weehe126 · 11-25-2019, 10:43 PM

If you are only getting them for the rear you won't notice any difference. If you put them on the front you will hear them. But the performance trade off is worth it. I honestly don't even notice the sound.

mikeatrpi · 11-26-2019, 07:14 PM

I run NT05's on my datsun for HPDE. They seem fine to me, for the budget. That said the Z is about 1000 lbs lighter than an e90.

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iqraceworks Brigadier General 1995 Rep 3,726 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Missouri iTrader: (0)	Anyone run the Nitto NT05 tire? Thoughts? I'm thinking about getting a set for the rear of my 07' 335i. It's currently got Michelin Pilots on the rear, but the reviews for the NT05's like great! Lots of sticky straight line traction, and they are supposed to handle corners well also. Thoughts? __________________ 2007 335i, BMS DCI, BMS Chargepipe w/Tial BOV, ARM Catless Downpipes, silicone inlets, Bilstein B12 Prokit Suspension, Whiteline subframe bushings, Front/Rear M3 control arms, G-Plus FMIC, Stage 2 LPFP, Custom E40 tune by Justin (V8Bait), xHP stage 3 transmission flash, RB Two Turbos....10.90 @ 128mph
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weehe126 Brigadier General 1161 Rep 3,185 Posts Drives: 2017 340i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (2)	Isn't there a NT05 and NT05R? I had the non-R version several years ago and it was ok at best in the dry, completely dangerous in the wet. If you want a 200 tread wear I strongly recommend the RE71r or RE11 if the 71 doesn't have your size.
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iqraceworks Brigadier General 1995 Rep 3,726 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Missouri iTrader: (0)	I'm talking about the regular NT05.....not the NT05r drag radial. According to Nitto....the regular NT05 is supposed to have decent wet performance and actually corner well.......the NT05r is just for drag racing I will look at those RE71's . Thanks!
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weehe126 Brigadier General 1161 Rep 3,185 Posts Drives: 2017 340i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (2)	If you are only getting them for the rear you won't notice any difference. If you put them on the front you will hear them. But the performance trade off is worth it. I honestly don't even notice the sound.
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mikeatrpi New Member 8 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I run NT05's on my datsun for HPDE. They seem fine to me, for the budget. That said the Z is about 1000 lbs lighter than an e90.
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