260DET Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 We don't get these in AU so I'm looking for feedback on their circuit track performance. Not expecting them to be as fast as a Hoosier or Kumho, my Z is already faster than me so consistent performance over the life of the tyre is what's important. Looking at importing a set to replace the present Bridgestone RE55's which will cost ~ US$1900.00 for new ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daeron Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Pretty sure those are the tires my brother ran on his ITS car and decided that for the price, they couldn't be beat. I'll have to ask him and get back with you, but pretty sure == about 98.5%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 That would be good D, the only thing that concerns me is that Nitto = Toyo and Toyo R888's are rubbish, different compound to the RA1 for some reason. RA1 is a second choice but they would have to be buffed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burninator Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I used NT01s all year autocrossing (short Montana season) and plan on the same ones lasting me through this year. The wear on them has been great and the handling is nice and predictable. I can't compare them to a Hoosier, or a Toyo R888 (as I've never driven on them), but for the price I am impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 I used NT01s all year autocrossing (short Montana season) and plan on the same ones lasting me through this year. The wear on them has been great and the handling is nice and predictable. I can't compare them to a Hoosier, or a Toyo R888 (as I've never driven on them), but for the price I am impressed. So did they get up to temperature B? And what would the air temp be about? They have a wear rate of 100 and I'm wondering if they are soft enough for five or so circuit laps, which would be more that what you do I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burninator Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I used them in a pretty wide range of ambient temperatures, and also in the rain (where they were surprisingly good). Probly 50-60 on the coldest day and 100+ on the hottest days. They don't seem to require much heat to stick. I don't have a pyrometer, but they certainly got hot to the touch after a couple runs but never felt greasy on the hot days. Can't really comment on how they'd do at a circuit. I have a friend who did a few track days as well as autocross with them on his 911. He likes them as well, but I never heard any specific feedback from him about their performance at the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 If they come up to temp doing autocross then that should be no problem doing circuit laps, thanks B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daeron Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Sorry; my brothers and I were at Sebring competing the car (and spectating for the 12 Hour) all week. The Nittos ran great, although the borrowed Hoosiers were better. I haven't tracked the car myself much at all, but Tim says the Nittos are very predictable. We typically have been shooting for 35 PSI hot pressures and I would say you can CERTAINLY get more than enough life out of a set. I recommend you buy at least a set and try them out; my brother is THRILLED with them for the price they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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