Track Tires for OEM Sport 19"
03-24-2010, 06:02 PM
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Nitto NT05 245/40/19 and 275/35/19 are the closest to OEM tire diameter.
Bridgestone RE-11 255/35/19 and 265/35/19 or 275/30/19 are smaller in diameter, which will improve tire feel/response, as well as make your gearing slightly more agressive, giving you improved acceleration. This is an all-around superior tire to the NT05 (albiet, at a higher cost)
Yokohama AD08 255/35/19 and 265/30/19 or 275/30/19 is the other high-dollar choice. Again, superior to the NT05 in every way, and comparable to the RE-11, but again, at a higher cost.
Keep in mind, the NT05 is 7/32 brand new, while the RE-11 and AD08 are 10/32 brand new, so the cost difference is effectively moot if you wear your tires down to the wear bar (or cord) before you replace them.
Falken FK452, while cheap, is not a competitive tire at all if performance is your biggest concern. The flagship RT615 is a few generations behind as well.
Kumho XS, Dunlop Z1SS, and Hankook RS3 do not come in sizes that would fit the stock 19's.
Bridgestone RE-11 255/35/19 and 265/35/19 or 275/30/19 are smaller in diameter, which will improve tire feel/response, as well as make your gearing slightly more agressive, giving you improved acceleration. This is an all-around superior tire to the NT05 (albiet, at a higher cost)
Yokohama AD08 255/35/19 and 265/30/19 or 275/30/19 is the other high-dollar choice. Again, superior to the NT05 in every way, and comparable to the RE-11, but again, at a higher cost.
Keep in mind, the NT05 is 7/32 brand new, while the RE-11 and AD08 are 10/32 brand new, so the cost difference is effectively moot if you wear your tires down to the wear bar (or cord) before you replace them.
Falken FK452, while cheap, is not a competitive tire at all if performance is your biggest concern. The flagship RT615 is a few generations behind as well.
Kumho XS, Dunlop Z1SS, and Hankook RS3 do not come in sizes that would fit the stock 19's.
03-24-2010, 06:06 PM
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NT05 NT05 NT05!!! Not too many people know about these tirese yet since they just came out early last year. With my 430whp Z, I had Drag Radials on and always had a hard time getting traction in 2nd, 3rd, and sometimes 4th, when I put the NT05's on, my only issue was 1st gear and a small chirp in 2nd. Otherwise they were like glue. I guarantee it will be the best purchase you've made for you G. I am not a rep of Nitto either, I am just amazed at the quality of those tires.
(I live in Vegas, no rain and no cold so I can't tell you anything about that)
(I live in Vegas, no rain and no cold so I can't tell you anything about that)
Thanks man, very helpful
03-24-2010, 06:08 PM
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DOT compounds would be tires legal to drive on the street. Hoosiers, for example, are not DOT, and a cop could pull you over for driving on the street with them on (not that anyone ever would).
140 treadwear is the "cutoff" for a street tire; anything between 0 and 140 is still a DOT legal compound, but is technically a race-compound tire. Examples would be Pilot Sport Cup, A048, R888, NT01, etc.
I'm guessing you're looking for a EHP tire, and unfortunately, selection is rather limited in 19's, as 18 is the sweet spot for most street cars. You CAN find 18" rims that will clear the factory BBK, which will widen your tire selection by quite a bit. Tire diameter will still be lower.
03-24-2010, 06:09 PM
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BTW, OEM 19s are 8.5 in the front and 9 in the rear. I wouldn't put anything larger than 275 in the rear... it is already pinching a little. I'd stick to 245/265 combo... if you can find the sizes.
And also yes, I'd definitely go with the NT05s.
And also yes, I'd definitely go with the NT05s.
03-24-2010, 06:12 PM
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NT05's look so badass.... I just wish it were a stickier compound...
AD08 is next on my list.... have still yet to try RS3 and 595RSR. Z1SS is good, but I prefer the NT05 to them (minus the fact that NT05's don't last as long street driving; they take track abuse far better than the Z1SS).
AD08 is next on my list.... have still yet to try RS3 and 595RSR. Z1SS is good, but I prefer the NT05 to them (minus the fact that NT05's don't last as long street driving; they take track abuse far better than the Z1SS).
03-24-2010, 06:14 PM
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A lot of sticky tires don't come in our sizes as opposed to S2K sizes. I can understand this because our cars are not meant to be a track day special. We have a handful of choices, but I still think NT05 is the bang for the bucks for our sizes.
03-24-2010, 06:33 PM
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Great info guys, thanks. I'm not sure how much longer the 3/32 difference between the NT05 and the AD08/RE-11 will make the tire last but I guess it will be a cost/benefit analysis once I price them out. Are both the ADO8 and RE-11 stickier than the NT05 (even though based on a lot of the response, the NT05's have great grip)
03-24-2010, 06:38 PM
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Great info guys, thanks. I'm not sure how much longer the 3/32 difference between the NT05 and the AD08/RE-11 will make the tire last but I guess it will be a cost/benefit analysis once I price them out. Are both the ADO8 and RE-11 stickier than the NT05 (even though based on a lot of the response, the NT05's have great grip)
The RE11 and AD08 will cost you roughly 25-30% more, but will probably also give you more use. Keep in mind none of this applies if you get a nail or something in your tire.
AD08 and RE11 are both current generation tires using a current compound, while the NT05 is a current generation tire using a previous generation compound (same compound as the R1R, but has much less siping, and a wider footprint).
The biggest benefit of the NT05, is that it comes in "OEM" sizes in relation to tire diameter. Running the RE11 or AD08 will make your wheel gap look slightly bigger, and your car will sit slightly lower.
03-24-2010, 06:48 PM
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subtract 2/32 from the new depth, and you have (roughly) the usable tread depth for each tire. This comes out to 5/32 (NT05), 7/32 (RE-11), and 8/32 (AD08).
The RE11 and AD08 will cost you roughly 25-30% more, but will probably also give you more use. Keep in mind none of this applies if you get a nail or something in your tire.
AD08 and RE11 are both current generation tires using a current compound, while the NT05 is a current generation tire using a previous generation compound (same compound as the R1R, but has much less siping, and a wider footprint).
The biggest benefit of the NT05, is that it comes in "OEM" sizes in relation to tire diameter. Running the RE11 or AD08 will make your wheel gap look slightly bigger, and your car will sit slightly lower.
The RE11 and AD08 will cost you roughly 25-30% more, but will probably also give you more use. Keep in mind none of this applies if you get a nail or something in your tire.
AD08 and RE11 are both current generation tires using a current compound, while the NT05 is a current generation tire using a previous generation compound (same compound as the R1R, but has much less siping, and a wider footprint).
The biggest benefit of the NT05, is that it comes in "OEM" sizes in relation to tire diameter. Running the RE11 or AD08 will make your wheel gap look slightly bigger, and your car will sit slightly lower.
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