Sticky tires for FI

Rusty · 05-14-2016, 04:07 PM

Sorry, but that is becoming common with a lot of tire places.

hjo1078 · 05-14-2016, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Sorry, but that is becoming common with a lot of tire places.

Wow really? That is wack man

Drew303 · 05-14-2016, 04:45 PM

Im now wondering if thats something i should worry about. Looks like jegs will have some ready to ship out on the 27th of this month

Drew303 · 05-18-2016, 02:22 PM

well looks like the NT05r's wont work on my nismo due to load rating (talked to nitto rep) and no Mickey thompsons will fit either as the ET Street S/S are for automatics only (spoke to M/T rep as well). Looks like my best option to get some damn traction under boost will be a Pilot Super Sport in a 305 unless anyone has an alternative option I havent considered.

TerribleONE · 05-18-2016, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Drew303

well looks like the NT05r's wont work on my nismo due to load rating (talked to nitto rep) and no Mickey thompsons will fit either as the ET Street S/S are for automatics only (spoke to M/T rep as well). Looks like my best option to get some damn traction under boost will be a Pilot Super Sport in a 305 unless anyone has an alternative option I havent considered.

My 305 PSS's don't hook at all in 1-2nd gear.

Drew303 · 05-18-2016, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

My 305 PSS's don't hook at all in 1-2nd gear.

you do have a few more HP than me but I doubt that would make that much of a difference between traction and no traction with the same tires

TopgunZ · 05-18-2016, 03:07 PM

Are you staying on stock size 19's? I have a set of R888's for sale in 20's.

Drew303 · 05-18-2016, 03:09 PM

staying with stock rims

anthony909 · 05-18-2016, 05:36 PM

First time I have heard of a tire being used for automatics only. Good to know because I was considering those! You mine as well grab yourself a smaller rim for the rear when you want to go out and have some fun.

I just grabbed rpf1's and threw a toyo tq in the back. Blew my diff bushing first day messing around with them. I would say they definitely hook, especially on a roll.

TerribleONE · 05-18-2016, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Drew303

you do have a few more HP than me but I doubt that would make that much of a difference between traction and no traction with the same tires

Yea just wanted to give you a heads up on that. I don't see why a AT/MT car would make a difference for if tires would work though??

blueranger · 05-19-2016, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by hjo1078

it was from directlinewheels on ebay, i had a very good experience ordering from them, they sent me text messages throughout the process with updates.

2 New P305 35R19 Nitto NT05R 305 35 19 Performance 27 44" 0BB Tires 207 570 | eBay

Great price! I found the MT ET Street S/S 305/35 19 $700 for the pair. Good thing I have an A7 since I did not know these were for autos only.

James10694 · 05-19-2016, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Drew303

well looks like the NT05r's wont work on my nismo due to load rating (talked to nitto rep) and no Mickey thompsons will fit either as the ET Street S/S are for automatics only (spoke to M/T rep as well). Looks like my best option to get some damn traction under boost will be a Pilot Super Sport in a 305 unless anyone has an alternative option I havent considered.

Yes please explain this. I'm no tire junkie but wtf is the difference

jax4557 · 05-19-2016, 11:05 PM

I just went with 265/35/19 fronts and 305/30/19 rears and it feels awesome. We had some heavy rain tonight and I couldn't even get this thing to spin unless I dropped the clutch in 1st or floored it in 1st at 5.5k rpm or above and it would still pull while spinning. I cant explain but you would still have a very good sense of control and stability while spinning and it still would pull hard..

+1 for the RE-11's

( This combo also fits in your car just barely with radio and cubby removed for gauge install.. )

solidus · 05-20-2016, 08:10 AM

Ha!! Jax you better baby that new clutch. My tires ride quieter and smoother too.

Drew303 · 05-20-2016, 02:21 PM

Here are the exact words from my email from M/T:

"Thanks for the email, The manual transmission hit the tires too hard and will cause the radials to spin because the sidewalls cannot flex like the bias ply can.

Thanks,
Josh Gabriel
Technical Support
Mickey Thompson, **** Cepek, Avon Tires
North America"

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05-14-2016, 04:45 PM	#63 (permalink)
Drew303 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 142 Drives: 2011 Turbo Nismo Rep Power: 11	Im now wondering if thats something i should worry about. Looks like jegs will have some ready to ship out on the 27th of this month

05-18-2016, 02:22 PM	#64 (permalink)
Drew303 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 142 Drives: 2011 Turbo Nismo Rep Power: 11	well looks like the NT05r's wont work on my nismo due to load rating (talked to nitto rep) and no Mickey thompsons will fit either as the ET Street S/S are for automatics only (spoke to M/T rep as well). Looks like my best option to get some damn traction under boost will be a Pilot Super Sport in a 305 unless anyone has an alternative option I havent considered.

05-18-2016, 03:09 PM	#68 (permalink)
Drew303 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 142 Drives: 2011 Turbo Nismo Rep Power: 11	staying with stock rims

05-18-2016, 05:36 PM	#69 (permalink)
anthony909 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: CA Posts: 138 Drives: 2010 370zzzzz Rep Power: 15	First time I have heard of a tire being used for automatics only. Good to know because I was considering those! You mine as well grab yourself a smaller rim for the rear when you want to go out and have some fun. I just grabbed rpf1's and threw a toyo tq in the back. Blew my diff bushing first day messing around with them. I would say they definitely hook, especially on a roll.

05-19-2016, 11:05 PM	#73 (permalink)
jax4557 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 102 Drives: 2014 370z Sport M6 Rep Power: 11	I just went with 265/35/19 fronts and 305/30/19 rears and it feels awesome. We had some heavy rain tonight and I couldn't even get this thing to spin unless I dropped the clutch in 1st or floored it in 1st at 5.5k rpm or above and it would still pull while spinning. I cant explain but you would still have a very good sense of control and stability while spinning and it still would pull hard.. +1 for the RE-11's ( This combo also fits in your car just barely with radio and cubby removed for gauge install.. )

05-20-2016, 08:10 AM	#74 (permalink)
solidus Track Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 694 Drives: 15' Nismo Black 6MT Rep Power: 10081	Ha!! Jax you better baby that new clutch. My tires ride quieter and smoother too.

05-20-2016, 02:21 PM	#75 (permalink)
Drew303 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 142 Drives: 2011 Turbo Nismo Rep Power: 11	Here are the exact words from my email from M/T: "Thanks for the email, The manual transmission hit the tires too hard and will cause the radials to spin because the sidewalls cannot flex like the bias ply can. Thanks, Josh Gabriel Technical Support Mickey Thompson, **** Cepek, Avon Tires North America"