So I got the tires on the car last week when it was 30 degrees out. First impression was good. They rode smooth, and got almost better grip in 30 degree weather than my GY's ever did in the dead heat of summer.
Fast forward to today when it was 65 out and holy hell do these things stick like no other! I have slightly over 520 RWHP and these things grip and the front end lifts up like it never did before! It holds first gear better than I could have imagined, and it holds second flawlessly. Cornering is VERY stable and it holds strong. I was able to take a common 90 degree turn I go through each time I drive much quicker than I ever could with the GY's. This car is a totally new beast, and I found a new level of appreciation for it.
As for ride comfort they feel 10x's smoother than the GY's so I am very happy all around. I cannot wait to get this to the track! I am willing to bet these things will easily get me my 10 second slip. Only downside is that they do smell like horse crap and rubber for the first week... but it has been fading away. I am 150% satisfied with their performance and for the price I can't see how they can ever be beat.
So I got the tires on the car last week when it was 30 degrees out. First impression was good. They rode smooth, and got almost better grip in 30 degree weather than my GY's ever did in the dead heat of summer.
Fast forward to today when it was 65 out and holy hell do these things stick like no other! I have slightly over 520 RWHP and these things grip and the front end lifts up like it never did before! It holds first gear better than I could have imagined, and it holds second flawlessly. Cornering is VERY stable and it holds strong. I was able to take a common 90 degree turn I go through each time I drive much quicker than I ever could with the GY's. This car is a totally new beast, and I found a new level of appreciation for it.
As for ride comfort they feel 10x's smoother than the GY's so I am very happy all around. I cannot wait to get this to the track! I am willing to bet these things will easily get me my 10 second slip. Only downside is that they do smell like horse crap and rubber for the first week... but it has been fading away. I am 150% satisfied with their performance and for the price I can't see how they can ever be beat.
BTW, I have the 275's in front.
Awesome Im planning on buying my set today actually. What sizes did you get all the way around?
Thanks for the report. It seems from your experience that they NT-05 tires turn in as quickly as the Goodyears. I presume they have stiffer sidewalls than the Invos?
thanks for the review. Mine should be here friday although i went up one size front and back. I didn't even see stock sizes available in the rear? where'd u get em or did you go 1 up in the rear and stock in the front?
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Im planning on buying my set today actually. What sizes did you get all the way around?
although i went up one size front and back. I didn't even see stock sizes available in the rear? where'd u get em or did you go 1 up in the rear and stock in the front?
