nitto nt01?
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Re: nitto nt01? (sonny0330)
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Is this for racetrack use? The NT-01 is an R compound track tire, suitable for the racetrack, but too fast wearing to be practical for street use. What other track tires are you considering?
If this isn't for the track, please tell us how you plan to use these tires - track use, daily driving use, what weather conditions (rain, snow, etc), also what kind of car these are going on, and what size wheels you have. We can recommend something appropriate.
Is this for racetrack use? The NT-01 is an R compound track tire, suitable for the racetrack, but too fast wearing to be practical for street use. What other track tires are you considering?
If this isn't for the track, please tell us how you plan to use these tires - track use, daily driving use, what weather conditions (rain, snow, etc), also what kind of car these are going on, and what size wheels you have. We can recommend something appropriate.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sonny0330 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i plan to use them at the track only.... and i dont no of any other tires</TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Forum Rules and FAQ - READ BEFORE POSTING »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><FONT SIZE="4">Tires FAQ</FONT>
Competition tires (often called "track tires" or "R compound tires") are designed for use on racetracks, dragstrips, and autocross courses. They are not recommended for use on public roads, primarily because they wear rapidly (you might get 5K miles or less to a set) and also because they need to be warmed up to grip effectively, and they are generally poor in rain. However, most such tires are DOT approved so you can use them to drive to and from competition and track events without issues (just go very slow in rain).
There are several types of competition tires, designed for different environments:
a. Racetrack tires for road courses, designed for overall grip including cornering. Examples include the Hoosier R6, Kumho Ecsta V710 and V700 Victoracer, Toyo RA-1 and R888, Hankook Z211 and Z214, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup, Pirelli PZero Corsa, BFGoodrich g-Force R1, Avon Tech RA, Yokohama A048, and Nitto NT01 and NT555RII.
b. Autocross tires for autocrosses, designed for quick warmup as well as overall grip including cornering. The Hoosier A6 is one example.
c. Drag radials for the dragstrip, designed for grip during straight-line acceleration, as well as the ability for the sidewalls to withstand deformation when tire pressures are lowered. Examples include the BFGoodrich g-Force T/A Drag Radial and Nitto NT555R.
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If you're going to the racetrack, all of the tires listed in part (a) are good ones. The Nitto NT-01 and Toyo RA-1 have the added benefit of being somewhat less expensive than the others. Differences in performance within this group are quite small (although I've heard some people claim that the Hoosiers and Kumhos are the fastest of the bunch).
I use the RA-1 and I'm very happy with it, but I've spoken with people using other R comps and they're happy with theirs, too.
Stickied at the top of this forum is a topic called
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It says:
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Forum Rules and FAQ - READ BEFORE POSTING »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><FONT SIZE="4">Tires FAQ</FONT>
Competition tires (often called "track tires" or "R compound tires") are designed for use on racetracks, dragstrips, and autocross courses. They are not recommended for use on public roads, primarily because they wear rapidly (you might get 5K miles or less to a set) and also because they need to be warmed up to grip effectively, and they are generally poor in rain. However, most such tires are DOT approved so you can use them to drive to and from competition and track events without issues (just go very slow in rain).
There are several types of competition tires, designed for different environments:
a. Racetrack tires for road courses, designed for overall grip including cornering. Examples include the Hoosier R6, Kumho Ecsta V710 and V700 Victoracer, Toyo RA-1 and R888, Hankook Z211 and Z214, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup, Pirelli PZero Corsa, BFGoodrich g-Force R1, Avon Tech RA, Yokohama A048, and Nitto NT01 and NT555RII.
b. Autocross tires for autocrosses, designed for quick warmup as well as overall grip including cornering. The Hoosier A6 is one example.
c. Drag radials for the dragstrip, designed for grip during straight-line acceleration, as well as the ability for the sidewalls to withstand deformation when tire pressures are lowered. Examples include the BFGoodrich g-Force T/A Drag Radial and Nitto NT555R.
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If you're going to the racetrack, all of the tires listed in part (a) are good ones. The Nitto NT-01 and Toyo RA-1 have the added benefit of being somewhat less expensive than the others. Differences in performance within this group are quite small (although I've heard some people claim that the Hoosiers and Kumhos are the fastest of the bunch).
I use the RA-1 and I'm very happy with it, but I've spoken with people using other R comps and they're happy with theirs, too.
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