BrentsTech absolutely. I was surprised at the wet traction they provide. I thought there would be some hydroplane, but they have definitely surprised me. Good question.
Awesome, thanks for the quick response! I have a 6MT CTS-V coupe and have been trying to decide between these and MPSS. Currently I have some Firestone Firehawks (came with car) on it and 1st a 2nd gear are more than useless if it's less than 90 degrees outside. I'll give the NT05's a shot. Thanks :-)
awesome, and I love the nt05's, I have an 86 z28 with an ls1 and t56 swap and a few upgrades here and there, I used to run Michelin pilot sports and I was disappointed with them, I spun the tires all the way through first and and most of second before I could get any kinda traction, then I went out and bought the nt05's, 275 35 18 front and 295 35 18 out back, and she hooks hard, she grabs so well, and don't even get me started on corners, there's allot of twisty roads around here and I hit speeds I shouldn't have on public streets (don't worry no one was around to get hurt but myself) and I was also worried about rain until I experienced about a week straight of rain with no issues from the tires, hands down the best tires I have personally ever used
Great tire review. Pulling the trigger now on a set for my 2020 Charger Scat Pack. 255/45/R20 front. 275/40/R20 rear. I love the staggered look with lighter steering from slightly narrower front tire. Plus I'll never rotate front to back - due to burning out the rears.
I started to get the tires but was concerned with fast wear and getting caught in the rain. Ended up getting 315 Continental Extreme Contacts but they are not meeting my needs. Now I have to wear them out and probably stick with these. Nice review video.
My NT05's just came in Yesterday, downside is i live in Minnesota and there's snow on the ground. but your review is one of the best i've seen and once its spring time i plan to do my own on the street review and a autocross review. I currently have the P-zero's on and hate them.
pZero's are a really good tire. They don't just throw them stock on lambos and Ferrari's for no reason. you gotta know how to use them. The Nittos are a good tire for a straight away however for a circuit you'd want pZero's or cup 2's
Cool video. I have a 2012 2SS A6 that I have put a CAI, LT's, HF Cats, Flowmaster Outlaw, and a tune. I bought it used and it had Nitto Invo's on it which were fine for the stock setup. Now the tires spin like crazy in 1st, and in 2nd, and bark in 3rd and 4th. I'm on the fence between these and the 555R's. The NTO5 are about $100 cheaper, and I wonder if the 555R's will hook much better for the additional cost? The NT05R isn't much more then the 555R, tough decision!
Great video, its been over 2 years, do you still stand behind these tires after running the life of them? I just pulled the trigger on a set of these and am very excited to slap them on my ride!
My average tire wear is not going to be the same as a "normal sane person". This set of nt05s are wearing down pretty fast. Keep in mind that I drive my vehicles like there is a meth lab in the trunk and the Los Angeles Police Dept is chasing me down the highway. My average set of tires lasts about 5k miles. This includes High Speed Track Days. Thank you for watching the video!
Great video and thanks for info I just purchased a pair. But you talk about road course and track. I bought NTO5 for the drag strip which they are made for. Maybe you should try the road course ones the NTO1.
Negative ghost rider. They are not specific to drag. You might be confused with the drag radial NT05R. The 05 is dual purpose street strip. I went though one set already on my 600rwhp g8. I am conflicted on this tire. I could barely run sub 2 on the 60' of course I didn't heat them up. I am about to get another set but be warned... I maybe got 5k miles out of them and I need a new set. He said they are cheap but he must have more money than myself. 600 for 2 rear tires installed to me is expensive.
@@izaacify this is good to know, I have a hellcat charger and can hook with any street radial and get below 2 second 60 foot times. 2 3ish. That's starting in 2and gear and rolling on. If they wear that fast I might as well run a drag radial
@@jakepeterson3379 I may have got more maybe 7-8k but they are pretty soft. I ran a high 1.9s on cold tire prepped track in AZ. These will be much better on Street then drag tire and I heard any weather can be a big issue on drags. I myself am more street strip person and heavy foot so rubber goes fast.
Don't mistake squealing as bad performance, all that matters is when they lose traction. But nice review, and can I confirm that when driving sensibly in the wet, you feel they are more than adequate...?
Thank you for your comment and question. First let me address what I meant by tire squeal. I found the p-zero tire compound to be too hard. After a few laps around the track, I knew they had to go. The BF Goodrich g-Force was a good tire. They weren't as loud under normal circumstances, and on the track provided much better grip. The NT05 were exactly what I was looking for. A tire I could drive daily, and at the track would stick much better. After many chances in heavy rain, I can attest that you need not worry about wet traction. They perform on wet surfaces as well as the g-Force, and BETTER than the p-zero. I hope this info helps. Thank you for watching!
This is my daily. I haven't noticed a difference in road noise (but I am running long-tube headers, no cats, cross-over pipe, and Flowmaster Super 10's). I really don't hear the tires. This is a softer tire and will wear faster than other long-life tires. I am seeing wear comparable to BF Goodrich gForce Sport Comp 2. (Keep in mind, I have put the same size wheel on all 4 corners, allowing me to rotate the tires. This has highly increased the tread life I see per set.) Hope this info helps. Thank you for the question!
Great video thanks! I own a 17 Challenger RT. I need traction. I don't track the car it's just an everyday driver. How are the BF Goodrich tire? Was tread life better then the NT 05's?
Hi mate looking at getting these for a focus Rs, what's your thoughts after using them for a while and would u buy again, my choice is these, federal st1 or Michelin ps4s, big price hike but is it worth it
All good choices, and you really can't go wrong with any. I definitely like the Nitto. I'm on my 2nd set and they have really served me well. Happy motoring and thank you for watching!
What is the website you ordered from? I’m comparing these tires to the Toyo Proxes 1 and just want to gauge prices between the two. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thank you.
I bought these tires for my 03 Silverado I drive it a lot in the weekend but I like to hit the track and race every once in a while will I need to burnout to heat them up do they can hook or whats the best way I could get the best performance out of these tires thanks in advance
How was the wear, on these tires. I don’t daily drive my scat pak challenger. I was looking at getting just a rear set but might switch all four to the nt05 nitto tires?! Thanks
Thank you for your question and for watching the video. First, my experience is a little different due to how hard I punish my tires. I beat the hell out of them on the regular, so on average I really can't say how well these will wear for you and your driving style. With that out of the way, I can say they held up really well for me. I was going through 2 full sets (8) a summer on the BF Goodrich, and running my winter tires in the off season. The NT05s lasted much better. These would last me a season. That saved me some major $$. I hope this info helps.
Have you drag raced with those tires or tracked the car with them? I have the nt555 g2s they do fine street but tracking looses grip on hard turns. The car actually slid off the track. Let me know I need one I don't have to change every time I go to the track but will hook really well.
Excellent question. I have not drag raced with these. I have only used them on SCCA tracks. They grip extremely well under hard braking and acceleration. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
@@silverback2102 how do they handle corners I loose grip when turning hard into the corners whole car just slid. It didn't do the mustang thing and understeared but just slid sideways.
@@silverback2102 that's awesome to hear. I went from all seasons to the ones I have now definitely a big improvement. But I know I have the power I just cannot put it to the ground when I really need it. I didn't want slicks because they don't last long would have to constantly change. Thanks for your input it really helps.
@@silverback2102 wow I just got these tires and your right. My mustang hooks it's the strangest feeling. I don't hear tire squeel and no chirp's when gears shift. I am definitely impressed. Now to test them out on the drag strip.
Hector Gonzalez , I was surprised at the wet traction they provide. I have driven in heavy rain, and was quite surprised how they handled. Excellent question. Thanks for watching!
LOVE them...I was concerned about wet-road traction, but no more. They handled better than I expected in a heavy down pour. I would definitely purchase this tire again. My next set (which will be soon, by my driving and track habits) will be the nt05r. Thank you for asking!
Excellent question! As with all high performance tires, that will generally depend on the driver, and how they drive the vehicle. As I normally drive like a bat escaping from the pits of Hell, my tire mileage life really isn't even close to what they would be, let's say if Grandma Mabel had these on her 1992 Crown Victoria, and only drove 30 mph on the highway in the fast lane on her way to church. The nt05 are a softer compound tire, and give superb traction, but with this comes a tire that will not last as long as the Pirelli P-Zero, which in my humble opinion, is the equivalent of a Big Wheel plastic tire. I hope this helps.
Drew Coggins Excellent question. My answer is YES. These tires will stick like glue and perform well. Thank you for your question and for watching the review!
Hi Kyle. Man, I wish I could tell you what the life expectancy of a nt05 is, but I treat my tires like they stole something from me. I absolutely beat the living Hell out of my tires. I demand more out of my tires than the average driver, and I expect performance. This tire delivers on what they promise. As far as how long they will last? When talking about one of my tires, the world may never know... ;)
I have a staggered setup on my '15 Mustang GT with the nt05. 315/35/20 rear 275/35/20 front. Normal driving and no track time, after 10k miles it's time to replace the rears. The fronts are still fine. Fantastic tires. Razor sharp steering. Wish there was a good track near me.
Real race car drivers pull into the pits and change to rain tires when it rains. lol. Another words you cant have your cake and eat it to. Toyo 888R's would be your best choice but don't use them in the rain and pretend your a race car driver!
Would you say the wet performance is acceptable when driving like a sane person?
BrentsTech absolutely. I was surprised at the wet traction they provide. I thought there would be some hydroplane, but they have definitely surprised me. Good question.
Awesome, thanks for the quick response! I have a 6MT CTS-V coupe and have been trying to decide between these and MPSS. Currently I have some Firestone Firehawks (came with car) on it and 1st a 2nd gear are more than useless if it's less than 90 degrees outside. I'll give the NT05's a shot. Thanks :-)
@@HeliBrent - how did you like the NT05?
What u think between those and bfgoodrich g force
So they did pretty decent with standing water for what they are?have you have different tires since?
awesome, and I love the nt05's, I have an 86 z28 with an ls1 and t56 swap and a few upgrades here and there, I used to run Michelin pilot sports and I was disappointed with them, I spun the tires all the way through first and and most of second before I could get any kinda traction, then I went out and bought the nt05's, 275 35 18 front and 295 35 18 out back, and she hooks hard, she grabs so well, and don't even get me started on corners, there's allot of twisty roads around here and I hit speeds I shouldn't have on public streets (don't worry no one was around to get hurt but myself) and I was also worried about rain until I experienced about a week straight of rain with no issues from the tires, hands down the best tires I have personally ever used
lokihallow how are they for daily driving? I have a 2002 z28 ls1 t56 same basically same as you, was thinking about the same set up as you!
Great tire review. Pulling the trigger now on a set for my 2020 Charger Scat Pack. 255/45/R20 front. 275/40/R20 rear. I love the staggered look with lighter steering from slightly narrower front tire. Plus I'll never rotate front to back - due to burning out the rears.
Did you ever get these tires? Are they good for daily driving ?
Nice review. Simple and directly to the point. I'm really thinking about these for my street rod.
You won't regret it. Thanks for watching!
I started to get the tires but was concerned with fast wear and getting caught in the rain. Ended up getting 315 Continental Extreme Contacts but they are not meeting my needs. Now I have to wear them out and probably stick with these.
Nice review video.
My NT05's just came in Yesterday, downside is i live in Minnesota and there's snow on the ground. but your review is one of the best i've seen and once its spring time i plan to do my own on the street review and a autocross review. I currently have the P-zero's on and hate them.
Very cool! I hope you like them as much as I do. Let me know what you think of them when you get a chance. Stay safe out there.
I love my nittos for sure on a 2000 camaro ss with the six speed these tires are awesome.
Very very helpful review on choosing some 'one step below slick' tires, thanks so much!
Kevin Cruz thank you for watching this video.
*god damn that thang sounds good man.*
Thank you!
U the reason I got the NT05 bitches good now the tires cost $550 of 2 they worth it
pie relli
love the videos man, keep em coming
Shoppping for tires, these look sexy. Thanks for your review.
Thank you, sir! Will do.
Just ordered mine for my camaro ss
pZero's are a really good tire. They don't just throw them stock on lambos and Ferrari's for no reason. you gotta know how to use them. The Nittos are a good tire for a straight away however for a circuit you'd want pZero's or cup 2's
Cool video. I have a 2012 2SS A6 that I have put a CAI, LT's, HF Cats, Flowmaster Outlaw, and a tune. I bought it used and it had Nitto Invo's on it which were fine for the stock setup. Now the tires spin like crazy in 1st, and in 2nd, and bark in 3rd and 4th. I'm on the fence between these and the 555R's. The NTO5 are about $100 cheaper, and I wonder if the 555R's will hook much better for the additional cost? The NT05R isn't much more then the 555R, tough decision!
Great video, its been over 2 years, do you still stand behind these tires after running the life of them? I just pulled the trigger on a set of these and am very excited to slap them on my ride!
Joey - how did you like them?
How do find them mate
Derek Morin for the money they are a solid choice. I would def run them again, good deal on discount tire website
Ady g great tires for the pricepoint, they grip well. Wear a fairly quick but for the lower cost it put in work for the money
How fast are they wearing down? Thanks for making the video it was a great review.
My average tire wear is not going to be the same as a "normal sane person". This set of nt05s are wearing down pretty fast. Keep in mind that I drive my vehicles like there is a meth lab in the trunk and the Los Angeles Police Dept is chasing me down the highway. My average set of tires lasts about 5k miles. This includes High Speed Track Days. Thank you for watching the video!
Great video and thanks for info I just purchased a pair. But you talk about road course and track. I bought NTO5 for the drag strip which they are made for. Maybe you should try the road course ones the NTO1.
Negative ghost rider. They are not specific to drag. You might be confused with the drag radial NT05R. The 05 is dual purpose street strip. I went though one set already on my 600rwhp g8. I am conflicted on this tire. I could barely run sub 2 on the 60' of course I didn't heat them up. I am about to get another set but be warned... I maybe got 5k miles out of them and I need a new set. He said they are cheap but he must have more money than myself. 600 for 2 rear tires installed to me is expensive.
@@izaacify this is good to know, I have a hellcat charger and can hook with any street radial and get below 2 second 60 foot times. 2 3ish. That's starting in 2and gear and rolling on. If they wear that fast I might as well run a drag radial
@@jakepeterson3379 I may have got more maybe 7-8k but they are pretty soft. I ran a high 1.9s on cold tire prepped track in AZ. These will be much better on Street then drag tire and I heard any weather can be a big issue on drags. I myself am more street strip person and heavy foot so rubber goes fast.
Arkansas. Damn son that’s Clinton Country
good to know, was comparing them to R888 toyo and the Bridgestone RE-71R..price point is better too
Don't mistake squealing as bad performance, all that matters is when they lose traction.
But nice review, and can I confirm that when driving sensibly in the wet, you feel they are more than adequate...?
Thank you for your comment and question. First let me address what I meant by tire squeal. I found the p-zero tire compound to be too hard. After a few laps around the track, I knew they had to go. The BF Goodrich g-Force was a good tire. They weren't as loud under normal circumstances, and on the track provided much better grip. The NT05 were exactly what I was looking for. A tire I could drive daily, and at the track would stick much better. After many chances in heavy rain, I can attest that you need not worry about wet traction. They perform on wet surfaces as well as the g-Force, and BETTER than the p-zero. I hope this info helps. Thank you for watching!
Awesome... thanks for the confirmation... Cheers
Are you daily driving on these tires? And if so, how are they overall, as far as road noise and tread wear?
This is my daily. I haven't noticed a difference in road noise (but I am running long-tube headers, no cats, cross-over pipe, and Flowmaster Super 10's). I really don't hear the tires. This is a softer tire and will wear faster than other long-life tires. I am seeing wear comparable to BF Goodrich gForce Sport Comp 2. (Keep in mind, I have put the same size wheel on all 4 corners, allowing me to rotate the tires. This has highly increased the tread life I see per set.) Hope this info helps. Thank you for the question!
Thank you so much, your info was very helpful and appreciated
Great video thanks! I own a 17 Challenger RT. I need traction. I don't track the car it's just an everyday driver. How are the BF Goodrich tire? Was tread life better then the NT 05's?
Did you drive in the rain yet?
Just boought a set for the rear of my Boxster!
Hi mate looking at getting these for a focus Rs, what's your thoughts after using them for a while and would u buy again, my choice is these, federal st1 or Michelin ps4s, big price hike but is it worth it
All good choices, and you really can't go wrong with any. I definitely like the Nitto. I'm on my 2nd set and they have really served me well. Happy motoring and thank you for watching!
What is the website you ordered from? I’m comparing these tires to the Toyo Proxes 1 and just want to gauge prices between the two. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thank you.
I bought these tires for my 03 Silverado I drive it a lot in the weekend but I like to hit the track and race every once in a while will I need to burnout to heat them up do they can hook or whats the best way I could get the best performance out of these tires thanks in advance
what is your rear Hp ? thats what we need to know
next time try some Michelin pilot sport cup 2
How was the wear, on these tires. I don’t daily drive my scat pak challenger. I was looking at getting just a rear set but might switch all four to the nt05 nitto tires?! Thanks
Thank you for your question and for watching the video. First, my experience is a little different due to how hard I punish my tires. I beat the hell out of them on the regular, so on average I really can't say how well these will wear for you and your driving style. With that out of the way, I can say they held up really well for me. I was going through 2 full sets (8) a summer on the BF Goodrich, and running my winter tires in the off season. The NT05s lasted much better. These would last me a season. That saved me some major $$. I hope this info helps.
Have you drag raced with those tires or tracked the car with them? I have the nt555 g2s they do fine street but tracking looses grip on hard turns. The car actually slid off the track. Let me know I need one I don't have to change every time I go to the track but will hook really well.
Excellent question. I have not drag raced with these. I have only used them on SCCA tracks. They grip extremely well under hard braking and acceleration. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
@@silverback2102 how do they handle corners I loose grip when turning hard into the corners whole car just slid. It didn't do the mustang thing and understeared but just slid sideways.
They really grip in the corners. Best traction I've seen. They perform excellent. Can't lose with this tire.
@@silverback2102 that's awesome to hear. I went from all seasons to the ones I have now definitely a big improvement. But I know I have the power I just cannot put it to the ground when I really need it. I didn't want slicks because they don't last long would have to constantly change. Thanks for your input it really helps.
@@silverback2102 wow I just got these tires and your right. My mustang hooks it's the strangest feeling. I don't hear tire squeel and no chirp's when gears shift. I am definitely impressed. Now to test them out on the drag strip.
So you could actually take corners with this tires is not just for straight performance?
Fernando Grullon absolutely! Left turns AND right turns! Thanks for watching the video.
Silverback thanks for the info!!!
I wanna put these on my 2005 Altima are they safe to drive in canyons? Or just for straight line?
You should be just fine. They have excellent traction in wet weather as well. Good question and thank you for watching.
How do u like them when it's wet out side?
Hector Gonzalez , I was surprised at the wet traction they provide. I have driven in heavy rain, and was quite surprised how they handled. Excellent question. Thanks for watching!
how are you liking the tires
LOVE them...I was concerned about wet-road traction, but no more. They handled better than I expected in a heavy down pour. I would definitely purchase this tire again. My next set (which will be soon, by my driving and track habits) will be the nt05r. Thank you for asking!
pfft… step up to the NT01's if you think you had traction before... son leme tell u what... you need the 01's
whats the tread life on these.
Excellent question! As with all high performance tires, that will generally depend on the driver, and how they drive the vehicle. As I normally drive like a bat escaping from the pits of Hell, my tire mileage life really isn't even close to what they would be, let's say if Grandma Mabel had these on her 1992 Crown Victoria, and only drove 30 mph on the highway in the fast lane on her way to church. The nt05 are a softer compound tire, and give superb traction, but with this comes a tire that will not last as long as the Pirelli P-Zero, which in my humble opinion, is the equivalent of a Big Wheel plastic tire. I hope this helps.
How many miles do you get out of these ?
Should I buy these for a 02 mustang gt? I don't want to spin at all honestly
Drew Coggins Excellent question. My answer is YES. These tires will stick like glue and perform well. Thank you for your question and for watching the review!
Silverback - The Crazy Car Guy awesome do you think they're good in rain? Do they somewhat avoid hydroplanning ?
Drew Coggins I have driven on the highway in pouring rain with zero hydroplane issues. No worries!
What's the life of the tires? I've read like 30k is that true.
Hi Kyle. Man, I wish I could tell you what the life expectancy of a nt05 is, but I treat my tires like they stole something from me. I absolutely beat the living Hell out of my tires. I demand more out of my tires than the average driver, and I expect performance. This tire delivers on what they promise. As far as how long they will last? When talking about one of my tires, the world may never know... ;)
I have a staggered setup on my '15 Mustang GT with the nt05. 315/35/20 rear 275/35/20 front. Normal driving and no track time, after 10k miles it's time to replace the rears. The fronts are still fine. Fantastic tires. Razor sharp steering. Wish there was a good track near me.
How many miles did they end up giving you?
Isaac_lt1 after hard driving, burnouts, and daily abuse...20k and still half tread. I love these tires.
Pie relli
What the size that you used in the front
Same size front and back. I bought another set of SS wheels and used the rears for the front. That way I could rotate them. Thank you for watching!
how are the nt05 in high speed crusies
shelby boy very smooth at 165 mph at a closed track
Real race car drivers pull into the pits and change to rain tires when it rains. lol. Another words you cant have your cake and eat it to. Toyo 888R's would be your best choice but don't use them in the rain and pretend your a race car driver!
Lol -PIErelli 😂🤣
Pie-Rellis...suck. 😂😂
@@silverback2102 I agree. They are on a lot of supercars, but I'm not sure why.