Tires & "Thanks!"
04-17-2010, 06:45 PM
#1
Tech Contributor
Thread Starter
Tires & "Thanks!"
Ran an HPDE yesterday at Pacific Raceways (formerly SIR) just outside of Seattle. In past years I've used Hooser R6s but going thru wheel bearings like a kid thru candy was getting really old. Even when I could return some under warranty, just having to change them all the time was p*ssing me off 
Given the above, I switched to Nitto NT01s for this year. I was concerned that after using Hoosiers for years I was going to be more than a little disappointed with the loss of traction and just the feel in general. Reality was that I was very pleased with the tires and how they performed. Came up to temp very quickly, had a nice stable feel to them, never overheated when pushed, and were very predictable at the limit. FWIW, if you're looking for a middle ground tire, I recommend you consider the NT01 during your research.
My thanks is to "KentZ06" here on the CF. We've been instructing together for a couple of years. He has an '07 Z with the full Pfadt treatment, aftermarket brakes, etc. Always fun to go for a ride in his car. Yesterday he let me take it out for a spin. Wow
Thanks once again Dean!
Given the above, I switched to Nitto NT01s for this year. I was concerned that after using Hoosiers for years I was going to be more than a little disappointed with the loss of traction and just the feel in general. Reality was that I was very pleased with the tires and how they performed. Came up to temp very quickly, had a nice stable feel to them, never overheated when pushed, and were very predictable at the limit. FWIW, if you're looking for a middle ground tire, I recommend you consider the NT01 during your research.
My thanks is to "KentZ06" here on the CF. We've been instructing together for a couple of years. He has an '07 Z with the full Pfadt treatment, aftermarket brakes, etc. Always fun to go for a ride in his car. Yesterday he let me take it out for a spin. Wow
Thanks once again Dean!
04-17-2010, 08:28 PM
#2
i have been using those at Pacific for several years. The only issue I have with them there is loose backend in T2 braking zone if they get too hot. otherwise, an excellent track tire. Funny you mentioned wheel bearings - I actually went the "other way" and changed from NT01 to Hoosiers. First day out - busted bearing...
04-17-2010, 09:24 PM
#3
Le Mans Master
Ran an HPDE yesterday at Pacific Raceways (formerly SIR) just outside of Seattle. In past years I've used Hooser R6s but going thru wheel bearings like a kid thru candy was getting really old. Even when I could return some under warranty, just having to change them all the time was p*ssing me off
Given the above, I switched to Nitto NT01s for this year. I was concerned that after using Hoosiers for years I was going to be more than a little disappointed with the loss of traction and just the feel in general. Reality was that I was very pleased with the tires and how they performed. Came up to temp very quickly, had a nice stable feel to them, never overheated when pushed, and were very predictable at the limit. FWIW, if you're looking for a middle ground tire, I recommend you consider the NT01 during your research.
My thanks is to "KentZ06" here on the CF. We've been instructing together for a couple of years. He has an '07 Z with the full Pfadt treatment, aftermarket brakes, etc. Always fun to go for a ride in his car. Yesterday he let me take it out for a spin. Wow Thanks once again Dean!
Given the above, I switched to Nitto NT01s for this year. I was concerned that after using Hoosiers for years I was going to be more than a little disappointed with the loss of traction and just the feel in general. Reality was that I was very pleased with the tires and how they performed. Came up to temp very quickly, had a nice stable feel to them, never overheated when pushed, and were very predictable at the limit. FWIW, if you're looking for a middle ground tire, I recommend you consider the NT01 during your research.
My thanks is to "KentZ06" here on the CF. We've been instructing together for a couple of years. He has an '07 Z with the full Pfadt treatment, aftermarket brakes, etc. Always fun to go for a ride in his car. Yesterday he let me take it out for a spin. Wow
Thanks once again Dean!
05-28-2011, 03:21 AM
#4
Hi Jim
At the session where I blew my clutch that you already know about, I was using NT-01's.
Just scrubbing them in, after 10 miles on the road, 5 slow laps behind the pace car and 5 actual moderate laps when the clutch then blew the tires were just starting to get grippy.
They were 32PSi cold and I never got a chance to measure them afterwards due to the clutch, but there is an indication they should be a tad lower at say 29PSI cold. Hoosiers I run 35-37 Cold.
Pictures attached.
Cheers
Kevin
GS#0671
Wellington
New Zealand
At the session where I blew my clutch that you already know about, I was using NT-01's.
Just scrubbing them in, after 10 miles on the road, 5 slow laps behind the pace car and 5 actual moderate laps when the clutch then blew the tires were just starting to get grippy.
They were 32PSi cold and I never got a chance to measure them afterwards due to the clutch, but there is an indication they should be a tad lower at say 29PSI cold. Hoosiers I run 35-37 Cold.
Pictures attached.
Cheers
Kevin
GS#0671
Wellington
New Zealand
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05-28-2011, 10:20 AM
#5
Ran an HPDE yesterday at Pacific Raceways (formerly SIR) just outside of Seattle. In past years I've used Hooser R6s but going thru wheel bearings like a kid thru candy was getting really old. Even when I could return some under warranty, just having to change them all the time was p*ssing me off
Given the above, I switched to Nitto NT01s for this year. I was concerned that after using Hoosiers for years I was going to be more than a little disappointed with the loss of traction and just the feel in general. Reality was that I was very pleased with the tires and how they performed. Came up to temp very quickly, had a nice stable feel to them, never overheated when pushed, and were very predictable at the limit. FWIW, if you're looking for a middle ground tire, I recommend you consider the NT01 during your research.
Given the above, I switched to Nitto NT01s for this year. I was concerned that after using Hoosiers for years I was going to be more than a little disappointed with the loss of traction and just the feel in general. Reality was that I was very pleased with the tires and how they performed. Came up to temp very quickly, had a nice stable feel to them, never overheated when pushed, and were very predictable at the limit. FWIW, if you're looking for a middle ground tire, I recommend you consider the NT01 during your research.
What bearing manufacture have you been using? Front or rear?
05-29-2011, 09:42 PM
#6
Drifting
I have run NT-01's at MSR Cresson and Hallett and am very pleased. They are stable and seem to hold grip on long runs. I dont think they are quite as fast as some of the stickier tires (V710's) but much more durable.
Joe
Joe
06-06-2011, 03:00 PM
#7
Tech Contributor
Thread Starter
Wow, a thread back from the dead!
Hi Kevin...I run the tires at 32 front / 30 rear. One thing to keep in mind is that the temps here are pretty cool, no 140* asphault temps, etc.
lbs90ZR...I've tried them all...OEM, Timken, etc and it's gotten to the point I run whatever I can get cheap when I need them. Because of the track setup, I go thru left front bearings in 3-4 track days. I can get about 8 out of the right side. Rears last a little longer than that.
Joe...I ran Hoosier R6s before the NT01s and I was going thru bearings in a day. I guess the car sticks pretty well
Hi Kevin...I run the tires at 32 front / 30 rear. One thing to keep in mind is that the temps here are pretty cool, no 140* asphault temps, etc.
lbs90ZR...I've tried them all...OEM, Timken, etc and it's gotten to the point I run whatever I can get cheap when I need them. Because of the track setup, I go thru left front bearings in 3-4 track days. I can get about 8 out of the right side. Rears last a little longer than that.
Joe...I ran Hoosier R6s before the NT01s and I was going thru bearings in a day. I guess the car sticks pretty well
11-18-2021, 12:53 AM
#9
Melting Slicks
Haha.. talk about bringing back from the dead, an old thread. I’ve never seen this thread before, I am Jim, the original owner of Grandsport 671… gone but never forgotten