RR/DD Tires - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

ThatsBAD06 · 04-26-2009, 10:53 PM

What would be the best road race/daily driver tires that give the best traction and driveability? I have GSD3's right now.. but traction is meh ok

jmac72187 · 04-27-2009, 12:53 AM

Falken Azenis
Kumho XS
Dunlop Direzza Star Specs
Nitto NT05

You will have some trouble finding tires for your 10.5 in the rear though. I know the Azenis are only made that wide in 18" sizes.

The Nitto NT05 is made wide enough.

2k4mach · 04-27-2009, 12:58 AM

Nitto nt01's

ThatsBAD06 · 04-27-2009, 10:11 PM

why those tires? what exactly do you look for in looking for road race/daily driver tires that get good traction?

2k4mach · 04-27-2009, 10:25 PM

any race oriented tire is gonna be a softer compound and road race oriented tires will have a stiffer sidewall as well.

Shane@TM · 04-28-2009, 07:37 AM

Falken Azenis RT-615? Was thinking about ordering these for the same application as OP's.

jmac72187 · 04-28-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane@TM

Falken Azenis RT-615? Was thinking about ordering these for the same application as OP's.

Have them and love them but there are other choices like in my first post.

SPDASND · 05-03-2009, 09:45 AM

Bfg Kd

jmac72187 · 05-03-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SPDASND

Bfg Kd

I think they are discontinued. Only the KDW is still around.

SPDASND · 05-04-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jmac72187

I think they are discontinued. Only the KDW is still around.

Well that is lame.

05-13-2009, 05:40 PM

Anyone here running the Nitto NT05's? I'm on the lookout for some new wheels for my DD's and was recommended to get these.

2k4mach · 05-13-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jmac72187

I think they are discontinued. Only the KDW is still around.

yup there d/c'ed

nt-05's are great tires.

jmac72187 · 05-13-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nikbait

Anyone here running the Nitto NT05's? I'm on the lookout for some new wheels for my DD's and was recommended to get these.

I have heard some great things about them. I may try them out when my Azenis are killed sometime this season but not sure. I am pretty happy with my Azenis right now.

TRmachwon · 05-16-2009, 02:34 PM

The NT05s are supposed to be very good. Skip the RT615. They make a great autox tire but from what I've read, they heat up and get greasy far to quick for open track. Not to say you can't use them though.

Madmax305 · 05-16-2009, 02:49 PM

I am running a 275x40x18 Nitto NT05 up front and Nitto DR's 305x35x18 out back. This is the best set up I have found for corner driving and occasional RR.

05-16-2009, 10:25 PM

Well, I guess I've made up my mind then, now time to save up!

jmac72187 · 05-17-2009, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Madmax305

I am running a 275x40x18 Nitto NT05 up front and Nitto DR's 305x35x18 out back. This is the best set up I have found for corner driving and occasional RR.

You are gonna hit some understeer is serious corners with such a sticky tire out back compared to the front.

TRmachwon · 05-18-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jmac72187

You are gonna hit some understeer is serious corners with such a sticky tire out back compared to the front.

That and drag radials would be awful for any sort of turning due to the soft sidewall

Madmax305 · 05-18-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jmac72187

You are gonna hit some understeer is serious corners with such a sticky tire out back compared to the front.

Good point, it has happened on occasion.

jmac72187 · 05-18-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TRmachwon

That and drag radials would be awful for any sort of turning due to the soft sidewall

Depending on the DR too though. The Nitto's sidewall isn't the same as the MT from what I have read.

05-18-2009, 09:55 PM

The NT05's are still great for all around use tho right?

jmac72187 · 05-18-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by nikbait

The NT05's are still great for all around use tho right?

Ya.

04-26-2009, 10:53 PM	#1
ThatsBAD06 The Thread Killer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Burke,VA Posts: 814	RR/DD Tires What would be the best road race/daily driver tires that give the best traction and driveability? I have GSD3's right now.. but traction is meh ok __________________ 2004 Black Mach 1 297.77 RWHP & 320.27 RWTQ 1/4 mile: 13.230 @ 106.43, 1.979 60' 1/8 mile: 8.568 @ 84.54, 1.979 60' -MAC Catted Prochamber w/ Magnaflow MagnaPacks -Ported/Polished Intake & PHP Intake Spacer -K&N Drop In Air Filter w/ snorkel & maf screen removed -MGW Short Throw Shifter (Blue) -FRPP 4.10's & Aluminum Driveshaft -Moser 31 splines w/ Detroit Truetrac posi -Black Bullitts(17x9,10.5) wrapped in GSD3's (255x40x17 F 285x40x17 R)

04-27-2009, 12:53 AM	#2
jmac72187 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MA Posts: 470	Re: RR/DD Tires Falken Azenis Kumho XS Dunlop Direzza Star Specs Nitto NT05 You will have some trouble finding tires for your 10.5 in the rear though. I know the Azenis are only made that wide in 18" sizes. The Nitto NT05 is made wide enough. __________________ SmokingStangs.com! Come check it out! 2007 PRHT Mazda Miata GT

04-27-2009, 12:58 AM	#3
2k4mach LuLz Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 19,294	Re: RR/DD Tires Nitto nt01's __________________ 11 Sterling gray GT500 coupe 08 Silver Z06 1058rwhp/1073rwt @ 15psi 14 Silver Q50S Vortech blown 04 DSG Mach 1 (stolen) 03 OW Mach 1 (sitting in a field rotting away)

04-27-2009, 10:11 PM	#4
ThatsBAD06 The Thread Killer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Burke,VA Posts: 814	Re: RR/DD Tires why those tires? what exactly do you look for in looking for road race/daily driver tires that get good traction? __________________ 2004 Black Mach 1 297.77 RWHP & 320.27 RWTQ 1/4 mile: 13.230 @ 106.43, 1.979 60' 1/8 mile: 8.568 @ 84.54, 1.979 60' -MAC Catted Prochamber w/ Magnaflow MagnaPacks -Ported/Polished Intake & PHP Intake Spacer -K&N Drop In Air Filter w/ snorkel & maf screen removed -MGW Short Throw Shifter (Blue) -FRPP 4.10's & Aluminum Driveshaft -Moser 31 splines w/ Detroit Truetrac posi -Black Bullitts(17x9,10.5) wrapped in GSD3's (255x40x17 F 285x40x17 R)

04-27-2009, 10:25 PM	#5
2k4mach LuLz Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 19,294	Re: RR/DD Tires any race oriented tire is gonna be a softer compound and road race oriented tires will have a stiffer sidewall as well. __________________ 11 Sterling gray GT500 coupe 08 Silver Z06 1058rwhp/1073rwt @ 15psi 14 Silver Q50S Vortech blown 04 DSG Mach 1 (stolen) 03 OW Mach 1 (sitting in a field rotting away)

04-28-2009, 07:37 AM	#6
Shane@TM Toledo Mustangs Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: toledo, ohio Posts: 1,433	Re: RR/DD Tires Falken Azenis RT-615? Was thinking about ordering these for the same application as OP's. __________________ Toledo Mustang Club Under the knife AGAIN! "The more you mod it, the more it breaks" CRT PERFORMANCE TUNED

05-03-2009, 09:45 AM	#8
SPDASND Centrifuged Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ranson, WV Posts: 1,019	Re: RR/DD Tires Bfg Kd __________________ '04 - Black - 6spd. F1A @ 17psi, 8-rib, built motor, built IRS, T56, 4.10s, open-track goodies

05-13-2009, 05:40 PM	#11
nikbait Guest Posts: n/a	Re: RR/DD Tires Anyone here running the Nitto NT05's? I'm on the lookout for some new wheels for my DD's and was recommended to get these.

05-16-2009, 02:34 PM	#14
TRmachwon Parking Lot Racer Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 790	Re: RR/DD Tires The NT05s are supposed to be very good. Skip the RT615. They make a great autox tire but from what I've read, they heat up and get greasy far to quick for open track. Not to say you can't use them though.

05-16-2009, 02:49 PM	#15
Madmax305 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Posts: 1,081	Re: RR/DD Tires I am running a 275x40x18 Nitto NT05 up front and Nitto DR's 305x35x18 out back. This is the best set up I have found for corner driving and occasional RR. __________________ MMR-950 5.0 STROKER PORT/POLISH-FRPP RACING CAMS KB 2.1 15LBS 570RWHP 550RWTQ (SAE) LDC COOLING MOD, DAVIS WP, 8-RIB BELT TKO 600 .82OD 3.55 GEARS EATON POSI/31 SPLINE AXLES COBRA TANK/PUMPS, SCT-2800 MAF, BAP 60LB INJ, FORE FUEL RAILS, -8AN FUEL LINE BASSANI HEADERS/X-PIPE CANTON 7QT PAN MM TUBULAR K-MEMBER/PANHARD BAR ALUMINUM D.S./FLYWHEEL BILSTEIN SPORT VALVE COILOVERS 4-PISTON BREMBO CALIPERS/ROTORS 18X9/18X10 CHROME BULLITS/NITTO DR'S 2001 COBRA FRONT COVER RET Tune

05-16-2009, 10:25 PM	#16
nikbait Guest Posts: n/a	Re: RR/DD Tires Well, I guess I've made up my mind then, now time to save up!

05-18-2009, 09:55 PM	#21
nikbait Guest Posts: n/a	Re: RR/DD Tires The NT05's are still great for all around use tho right?

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