Nitto NT-01
03-13-2006, 07:47 AM
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Nitto NT-01
Has anyone used the Nitto NT-01? Looking to by "racetires" for autocross. With the 100 tread wear rating, looks like they might survive the short drive across town to each local event.
03-15-2006, 01:12 AM
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Burning Brakes
Not tried them. But do you have a spare set of wheels? If so, why not go with a real auto-x tire? How long is the drive to the event? I ran Kumho 710s and drove about 10 miles round trip to events. I know others who drove farther. Of course it better not rain... 
03-15-2006, 09:20 PM
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They are awesome.
I drive 5-8 hours to evetns sometimes and run at Roebling, Road Atlanta, etc..
They aren't hoosiers but they are a lot better than stock and last.
I have 15 sessions (30 minute each avg.) on them and they are about 40% spent. So potentially 5 weekends of running and driving to track. Not bad.
Figure 1-2 seconds quicker than stock tire and about 1-2 seconds slower than a hoosier at least.
I drive 5-8 hours to evetns sometimes and run at Roebling, Road Atlanta, etc..
They aren't hoosiers but they are a lot better than stock and last.
I have 15 sessions (30 minute each avg.) on them and they are about 40% spent. So potentially 5 weekends of running and driving to track. Not bad.
Figure 1-2 seconds quicker than stock tire and about 1-2 seconds slower than a hoosier at least.
03-19-2006, 07:09 PM
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Melting Slicks
I ran the IIR version for 11,000 miles on my 96.
At Mid America Motorplex (2.5 mile track), my times dropped by a solid 5 seconds over my previous Michelin Pilot Sports (315's even in the rear!).
Timing was with track transponders and no other changes.
The Nittos were outstanding!
I would think the NT01 would be an even greater margin...
At Mid America Motorplex (2.5 mile track), my times dropped by a solid 5 seconds over my previous Michelin Pilot Sports (315's even in the rear!).
Timing was with track transponders and no other changes.
The Nittos were outstanding!
I would think the NT01 would be an even greater margin...