Nitto NT-05

2e9x's · 07-10-2009, 08:46 AM

Have any of you tried this tire? If so, what are your thoughts on this vs the Z1 Star Spec?

e90southfl · 07-10-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 2e9x's

Have any of you tried this tire? If so, what are your thoughts on this vs the Z1 Star Spec?

A few of us run NT01's on the track and they are great. Long life for an R-compound and great performance. However, not good in the rain and very, very noisey. I heard the NT-05 is a simliar design but better for daily driving and in the rain. Good luck and let us know if you end up getting them!

uberschnell · 07-11-2009, 12:22 AM

let you know after next weekend. One thing for sure, they stink!

literally

jbass524 · 07-11-2009, 12:57 AM

can't compare but he Direzza is a brilliant tire for the track and great in the rain. I was able to get about 12 track days out of them before they went south on me. They were predictable and consistent also.

For reference I go just under 2:00 at Infineon with TC Kline suspension.

2e9x's · 07-11-2009, 09:45 AM

I also really liked the Dunlops! The RE-01R's are also pretty good. But with Nitto marketing this tire as an alternative I though I might give it a go. I'm looking forward to feedback on the NT05.

HP Autosport · 07-29-2009, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 2e9x's

Have any of you tried this tire? If so, what are your thoughts on this vs the Z1 Star Spec?

Have a look at my review...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...highlight=nt05

uberschnell · 07-29-2009, 12:12 AM

I loved these tires. I managed to break the car loose, all 4 tires, in a slide and the tires re-engaged grip with no drama.

I stand by my earlier statement though, they are smelly tires.

longtran · 07-29-2009, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by MteK

I loved these tires. I managed to break the car loose, all 4 tires, in a slide and the tires re-engaged grip with no drama.

I stand by my earlier statement though, they are smelly tires.

i agree.

2e9x's · 07-29-2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MteK

I stand by my earlier statement though, they are smelly tires.

What do you mean???

uberschnell · 07-29-2009, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 2e9x's

What do you mean???

T h e y
s m e l l
b a d

evoi19 · 07-29-2009, 12:13 PM

+1 on the smell. I run them for daily use and when i take the car out to the canyons, they start to smell pretty bad after some abuse. Love the grip but it gets a little smelly.

n2bimmer · 07-29-2009, 01:40 PM

Ive got them and they are pretty good. +1k, they smell like horse shit. Literally. But so far they are good. I previous tire was the Dunlop Z1. Ill have a review next week

2e9x's · 07-29-2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MteK

T h e y
s m e l l
b a d

I've just never seen a tire described as smelling bad. I believe you but it is somewhat odd!

longtran · 07-29-2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 2e9x's

I've just never seen a tire described as smelling bad. I believe you but it is somewhat odd!

they smell really bad.

only if we can post the smell on here.

uberschnell · 07-29-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by n2bimmer

Ive got them and they are pretty good. +1k, they smell like horse shit. Literally. But so far they are good. I previous tire was the Dunlop Z1. Ill have a review next week

Star Spec? This is the review I'm waiting on.

jbass524 · 07-29-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MteK

Star Spec? This is the review I'm waiting on.

Me too.

This is interesting although Nitto isn't in it: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=118

uberschnell · 07-30-2009, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by longtran

they smell really bad.

only if we can post the smell on here.

No need to.

For those of you that are wondering, go outside, lift up the closest manhole, take a nice deep whiff. There you go

jgalaxy · 08-01-2009, 07:02 PM

I'm on my second set of Z1 SS. Ok, they are not smelly. Great, got that out of the way. I am running them on my 335xi. 245/40/17 on Kosei K1 17s. I have coilovers that are set lightly aggressive from default setting for bump and rebound. The car is also lowered 2.5cm rear and 1.8cm front. Camber is within standard ratings for the XI. Car has shitloads of undsteer. The tires will let you know at all times when you are at the limits. Good predictable tire, decent holding strength in the corners. Very noisy tire, so as a daily driver you may want to go with another tire. I use my SS Z1 strictly for the track and they have held solid for 10 track days. They will likely last for another 4 or 5 events depending on the track.

These tires as they warm up past what feels like their limit, exhibits a sloppier feel on the track. Almost like they are a little greasy.

In the wet, they have been pretty good. They equal and better my Goodyear F1 GS-D3 (which doesnt say much for the F1 GS-D3s). Better then I expected, but then again, I have AWD.

As a daily driver the SS Z1 \ suffer a little tram lining with the tire/wheel combo. Nothing bad and after an driving a little you get used to it.

All in all:

Pros - Inexpensive, sticky, predictable, good feedback, track worthy tires and decent in the wet.

Cons:
Noisey for daily use, moderate tram lining configured on Kosei K1 17s as 245/40/17. As they overheat they lose their integrity.

Summed up:
Best bang for the buck.

Will try AD08 as next tire before trying R based.

Cheers.

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jbass524 Major 110 Rep 1,053 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Norcal iTrader: (2)	can't compare but he Direzza is a brilliant tire for the track and great in the rain. I was able to get about 12 track days out of them before they went south on me. They were predictable and consistent also. For reference I go just under 2:00 at Infineon with TC Kline suspension.
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2e9x's Major 54 Rep 1,137 Posts Drives: 335i ED 7/07 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: A Sunny Place iTrader: (2)	I also really liked the Dunlops! The RE-01R's are also pretty good. But with Nitto marketing this tire as an alternative I though I might give it a go. I'm looking forward to feedback on the NT05. __________________ 2010 Evo X - silver with a big, stupid wing on the back 2009 VW CC - Black/Black - with a 2011 328i on order to replace it - ED 8/1/11
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uberschnell Brigadier General 685 Rep 4,080 Posts Drives: Wide Body 1 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (48)	I loved these tires. I managed to break the car loose, all 4 tires, in a slide and the tires re-engaged grip with no drama. I stand by my earlier statement though, they are smelly tires.
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evoi19 Lieutenant General 1727 Rep 17,454 Posts Drives: 2022 G80C Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (18)	+1 on the smell. I run them for daily use and when i take the car out to the canyons, they start to smell pretty bad after some abuse. Love the grip but it gets a little smelly.
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n2bimmer Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 245 Posts Drives: E46 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	Ive got them and they are pretty good. +1k, they smell like horse shit. Literally. But so far they are good. I previous tire was the Dunlop Z1. Ill have a review next week __________________
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jgalaxy Gearing 87 Rep 3,962 Posts Drives: E46 M3, F22 M240 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Out East Canada iTrader: (3)	I'm on my second set of Z1 SS. Ok, they are not smelly. Great, got that out of the way. I am running them on my 335xi. 245/40/17 on Kosei K1 17s. I have coilovers that are set lightly aggressive from default setting for bump and rebound. The car is also lowered 2.5cm rear and 1.8cm front. Camber is within standard ratings for the XI. Car has shitloads of undsteer. The tires will let you know at all times when you are at the limits. Good predictable tire, decent holding strength in the corners. Very noisy tire, so as a daily driver you may want to go with another tire. I use my SS Z1 strictly for the track and they have held solid for 10 track days. They will likely last for another 4 or 5 events depending on the track. These tires as they warm up past what feels like their limit, exhibits a sloppier feel on the track. Almost like they are a little greasy. In the wet, they have been pretty good. They equal and better my Goodyear F1 GS-D3 (which doesnt say much for the F1 GS-D3s). Better then I expected, but then again, I have AWD. As a daily driver the SS Z1 \ suffer a little tram lining with the tire/wheel combo. Nothing bad and after an driving a little you get used to it. All in all: Pros - Inexpensive, sticky, predictable, good feedback, track worthy tires and decent in the wet. Cons: Noisey for daily use, moderate tram lining configured on Kosei K1 17s as 245/40/17. As they overheat they lose their integrity. Summed up: Best bang for the buck. Will try AD08 as next tire before trying R based. Cheers. __________________ If at first you don't succeed ...
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