Nitto tyres

GT 8888 · 21-02-2005, 11:52 AM

About to purchase some 2nd hand Nitto tyres ( 555R's 245x45x17) to use soley for the drags.

There has been some comments on the forum lately about people using "STREET TYRES" and getting some really good times which is a great result.

I plan to use these Nittos for 2 reasons:

1.....to save my Dunlop 9000's
2.....to get a better time at the track

My question is a simple one I hope.....do you think I would get a better time with an edit without the Nittos or no edit but with Nittos?

I ask this because some people seemed to question my cars 13.42 because I was running Nittos and this gave me a greater advantage however I would've thought the edit gives you an advanatge as well, as does changing diff gears, and revised cold air etc etc...

Are these 555R's Street legal and do people perceive that by running the tyres it is "streching the rules"....I would've thought that if they are street legal then all they are doing is allowing the car to take full advantage of what other mods have been done to the car.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Cheers

Brad

Xtreme F6 · 21-02-2005, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by xr8888

About to purchase some 2nd hand Nitto tyres ( 555R's 245x45x17) to use soley for the drags.

There has been some comments on the forum lately about people using "STREET TYRES" and getting some really good times which is a great result.

I plan to use these Nittos for 2 reasons:

1.....to save my Dunlop 9000's
2.....to get a better time at the track

My question is a simple one I hope.....do you think I would get a better time with an edit without the Nittos or no edit but with Nittos?

I ask this because some people seemed to question my cars 13.42 because I was running Nittos and this gave me a greater advantage however I would've thought the edit gives you an advanatge as well, as does changing diff gears, and revised cold air etc etc...

Are these 555R's Street legal and do people perceive that by running the tyres it is "streching the rules"....I would've thought that if they are street legal then all they are doing is allowing the car to take full advantage of what other mods have been done to the car.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Cheers

Brad

Mate, its your car, noones questioning your car that i can see, its just ppl have different opinions of whats a street car, and whats not. Tyres are going to always be the weak link unless you run a good drag tyre. Its upto you to decide what tyre u use. Times can be had with street tyres, they dont need to be nittos ect.

Tuning an engine with a chip or an edit isnt the same as running a race tyre. IMO

End of the day race with what u are comfortable with. If u had problems comming to GRIP with the street tyres use the nittos. Either way have fun.

SpoolMan · 21-02-2005, 01:23 PM

Hi Brad if your not buying them send me a PM...very lucky to find them 2nd hand...
They are street legal...so you can drive to the track with them on..

GT 8888 · 21-02-2005, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by XRFPV8

Hi Brad if your not buying them send me a PM...very lucky to find them 2nd hand...
They are street legal...so you can drive to the track with them on..

Mark...its a done deal...pick them up on Wednesday....

PM also sent.

Brad

GT-P 738 · 21-02-2005, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by XRFPV8

Hi Brad if your not buying them send me a PM...very lucky to find them 2nd hand...
They are street legal...so you can drive to the track with them on..

Gees,maybe i should get some of these STREET LEGAL TYRES.

: and go run a twelve.

wrx365 · 21-02-2005, 06:07 PM

Xr888 There are basically two sets of time you need on the strip and on the road..If you want bragging rights about the fastes 1/4 mile times then anything goes..u are there to get the fastest time...'

If you however want to feel good about beating people on the road then you optimise the car for the road...

I have seen a few cars that score great times at the track and then get whipped on the road and vice versa...it depends on what you want..

MRJUCY · 21-02-2005, 06:11 PM

If a tyre is street legal & has full tread then its a street tyre you'll find people will always find excuses to bitch about if your faster then them but hey the dunlops will be faster then retreads & Nittos will be faster then Dunlops & that is what racing is all about isn't it going fast.
I race on the same tyres I drive with but I do wish I had a dedicated set for the races to preserve my streeters & also I wish I could keep my race tyres in good nick by not driving on them all the time so I'd say go for it if you've got the cash.

rodderz · 21-02-2005, 06:57 PM

Gday Brad

I have used the Nitto 555R's before, great tyre for the strip. I did a PB on them with the mph but got the same ET with the dunlops. Unfortunately I didnt have too many opportunities to use them, one week was rained out at calder, the next week it was busy and I got only a few runs.

They smoke up like hell....try 2nd gear for a while and wait till the cabin is empty of smoke...lol. I found it hard to adjust as I wasnt sure how much grip they get, so i took off too casual, then took off too hard and they bogged down from the good grip they got. Need more revs and a great launch. Ask Kev, he got a 1.8 60' with Toyo's

I wouldnt mind trying them again as I got a 2.0 60' with them and bogged the star5t also, but still managed 106mph...hopefully there will be a low 13 or so there

GT 8888 · 21-02-2005, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rodderz

Gday Brad

I have used the Nitto 555R's before, great tyre for the strip. I did a PB on them with the mph but got the same ET with the dunlops. Unfortunately I didnt have too many opportunities to use them, one week was rained out at calder, the next week it was busy and I got only a few runs.

They smoke up like hell....try 2nd gear for a while and wait till the cabin is empty of smoke...lol. I found it hard to adjust as I wasnt sure how much grip they get, so i took off too casual, then took off too hard and they bogged down from the good grip they got. Need more revs and a great launch. Ask Kev, he got a 1.8 60' with Toyo's

I wouldnt mind trying them again as I got a 2.0 60' with them and bogged the star5t also, but still managed 106mph...hopefully there will be a low 13 or so there

Mate I'll be taking them to Heathcotte...perhaps you could have a run on them then if you want.

Brad

rodderz · 21-02-2005, 07:13 PM

Only if ya let me!

GT-P 738 · 21-02-2005, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rodderz

Only if ya let me!

dO IT MAN DO IT.

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GT 8888 · 21-02-2005, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by rodderz

Only if ya let me!

Only if you say pretty please

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WE'll have a chat at the FPV OPen Day if you are going....I'll be with the FPV & XR Club of SA....look me up....you'll know my car from my plates.

Brad

rodderz · 21-02-2005, 07:48 PM

No worries Brad

Be sure to say hello to the crew at the AFF stand too!

SpoolMan · 21-02-2005, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GT-P 738

Gees,maybe i should get some of these STREET LEGAL TYRES.

: and go run a twelve.

Go do it don’t rob yourself of getting the best ET you can..
when you are making the power you guys are making in the GT's its only a matter of time you will start to get ticked of because of wheel spin, you do 10 runs and only 1 or 2 might be to your cars full potential, go unleash the power … rip up the track.....get Mickey Thompson ET street's...much cheaper than nitto's...
Here there around $300 ea. Nitto’s are appox $475 ea if you can get them.

SpoolMan · 21-02-2005, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by xr8888

Mate I'll be taking them to Heathcotte...perhaps you could have a run on them then if you want.

Brad

Brad, Rodderz and Jeff are very good with there launches, see how it goes might throw them the keys..
Rodderz dosn't have a test car anymore...

GT-P 738 · 21-02-2005, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by XRFPV8

Go do it don’t rob yourself of getting the best ET you can..
when you are making the power you guys are making in the GT's its only a matter of time you will start to get ticked of because of wheel spin, you do 10 runs and only 1 or 2 might be to your cars full potential, go unleash the power … rip up the track.....get Mickey Thompson ET street's...much cheaper than nitto's...
Here there around $300 ea. Nitto’s are appox $475 ea if you can get them.

Can we get them in 18's

SpoolMan · 21-02-2005, 10:49 PM

not sure, i think in mickey tompson 17's are the biggest...Toyo now have a 18 but once again pricey at $500 ea approx..
did you try a 17'' Ford alloy?

MRJUCY · 21-02-2005, 10:52 PM

Mickey Thompsons only go up to 17s

GT-P 738 · 21-02-2005, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by XRFPV8

not sure, i think in mickey tompson 17's are the biggest...Toyo now have a 18 but once again pricey at $500 ea approx..
did you try a 17'' Ford alloy?

Nah the Prawn at the tyre shop wouldn't let me. :tool:

SpoolMan · 21-02-2005, 11:27 PM

someone must have a 17 you can try....

GT-P 738 · 21-02-2005, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by XRFPV8

someone must have a 17 you can try....

yaeh ive asked the question around but no reply as yet.

GT-P 738 · 22-02-2005, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by XRFPV8

Go do it don’t rob yourself of getting the best ET you can..
when you are making the power you guys are making in the GT's its only a matter of time you will start to get ticked of because of wheel spin, you do 10 runs and only 1 or 2 might be to your cars full potential, go unleash the power … rip up the track.....get Mickey Thompson ET street's...much cheaper than nitto's...
Here there around $300 ea. Nitto’s are appox $475 ea if you can get them.

I still think that i can run a 12 on these street tyres and without changing headers etc,Simon and i are determined to run these cars into the twelves as they are with some more magic tuning.

Xtreme F6 · 22-02-2005, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by GT-P 738

I still think that i can run a 12 on these street tyres and without changing headers etc,Simon and i are determined to run these cars into the twelves as they are with some more magic tuning.

DAMN straight

: :dj:

Boosted · 22-02-2005, 09:15 AM

Toyo Proxes Ra-1's are very good, street legal and hook up on the track..
1.7, 60 foot. People have gone into the 11's and high 1.6 60 foot with these tyres!

GT 8888 · 22-02-2005, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by XRFPV8

Brad, Rodderz and Jeff are very good with there launches, see how it goes might throw them the keys..
Rodderz dosn't have a test car anymore...

Mark I am quite happy to hand them the keys for a few runs. My Tuner is also looking to come across...he reckons the car can go around 13.1 > 13.2 now with recent mods to the Cold Air and Intake piping....will see how we go.

Will you be at FPV Open Day on Sunday ?

Brad

SpoolMan · 22-02-2005, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by xr8888

Mark I am quite happy to hand them the keys for a few runs. My Tuner is also looking to come across...he reckons the car can go around 13.1 > 13.2 now with recent mods to the Cold Air and Intake piping....will see how we go.

Will you be at FPV Open Day on Sunday ?

Brad

Brad, it will be good to see you and your tuner at Heathcote.
might see some history made on that night..lol..Pete might even come for a look.
FPV Day, AFF will have a display there, should be around 20 plus from here, see you there..

rodderz · 22-02-2005, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by XRFPV8

Rodderz dosn't have a test car anymore...

Not a BA anyway....

Might have to gee Ray up to bring the XY up to heathcote, or maybe Ben's 400+Hp XW will be ready, gets painted next week...maybe then I can run her in

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Kev_BLNXR8_Ute · 23-02-2005, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by XRFPV8

Brad, Rodderz and Jeff are very good with there launches, see how it goes might throw them the keys..
Rodderz dosn't have a test car anymore...

What about me....I thought I was doing some of the best 60ft times consistant low to mid 1.8's

SpoolMan · 23-02-2005, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Kev_xr8_ute

What about me....I thought I was doing some of the best 60ft times consistant low to mid 1.8's

Kev yours are the best in the land, but i was talking purely on street, dunlops, goodyears etc: makes it a bit harder.

rodderz · 23-02-2005, 08:27 PM

What 60' have you got on the standard tyres Kev? eg. dunlops etc?