3800 Nitto Questions

[MIKES3]

How are the Nitto tires? How bad are they on the trans? I am looking for tires I can slap on my stock 17" rim. My stock size is 225/55/17. I want to go with 235/50 or 55/17. WIll these put a dent on my trans? I dotn plan on ripping the tires. I just want some good launches on the street.

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[Royalgtp]

I have the 555s DR on the TA and they stick great when heated a bit. Not good for rain though..

All the extra traction you get WILL put additional strain on your trans. Just like if you put slicks on the car.

 

[Sinister Drag Designs]

ive heard nittos hook up great on every car....except grand prix..most people that liked them talked shit about them after getting diff ones.

 

[99gulfbluegtp]

i ran nittos for a full summer in...04 maybe? they hook up great when they're warmed up. for street use, they suck off the line unless u do a burnout b/c they just dont get warm enough..at least thats what if ound. i NEVER had a problem w/ them in the rain. good tires regardless

 

[phat_ridegt]

i have heard people that liked them, and people that didnt like them. but if you are talking about the drag raidals, unless your car is not your primary driver, i wouldnt put them on for everyday use. not only will you only get 10k (maybe) out of them, they are shitty in rain or snow. but if you are looking for a track tire, i use the MT etstreet drag raidal and it's awesome

 

[syP]

I suggest Eagle F1 GS-D3's


you dont even have to heat them up

 

[GTPPWR]

if your looking for a drag radial...look into the g-force T/A's. they do really well on our cars.

couple people up here ran nittos, and couldnt hook at the track let alone on the street. he has then switched to T/A's...and loves them. I have used the comp T/A drag radials and like them. but for a street car.....drag radials are cheaper than GS-D3's...but you use them faster do to the soft compound.

I concur with Ryan. GS-D3's. I had them on my first grand prix.....could never spin the tires again. I have since put them on all my cars. I dead hook on the street in tha camaro..and even in the rain. they last quite a while. heat them up...sticker than heck, let them cool...awesome dry/wet tire. they are a blast in the rain as well. imo....GS-D3's.

you will love them.

 

[MIKES3]

concur with Ryan. GS-D3's. I had them on my first grand prix.....could never spin the tires again.

I think you all just sold me on the above tires. Expect them on the car by the end of May. I can get them for $140 a tire

 

[PANDA]

You dont need tires to be fast! You need nawwwwssss two bottles, the big ones.

 

[GTPPWR]

Originally posted by vipermike2002@Mar 23 2006, 03:04 PM
You dont need tires to be fast! You need nawwwwssss two bottles, the big ones.

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I see where your going witht his. of course, why didnt I think of it before. use helium instead of air in the tires. it lifts the car off the ground thus making it lighter.

why didnt I think of that!!!!!! :lolsign:

 

[MIKES3]

Which tires would work on the 04s? I'm not sure what the numbers after the rim size are calling out.

Sock = 225/55/17


Size Price
205/45ZR-16 83W VSB $142.00
205/50ZR-16 87Y VSB $132.00
215/45ZR-17 87W VSB $159.00
225/40ZR-18 XL 92Y B $191.00
225/45ZR-17 91Y VSB $187.00
225/50ZR-16 92Y MBZ $155.00
235/40ZR-18 91Y VSB $196.00
235/45ZR-17 94Y VSB $143.00
235/50ZR18 XL 101Y B $194.00
245/35ZR-18 88Y VSB $228.00
245/40ZR-17 91Y VSB $194.00
245/40ZR-18 93Y VSB $223.00
245/40ZR-19 XL 98Y B $313.00
255/40ZR-17 94Y VSB $196.00
255/40ZR-19 96Y VSB $277.00
275/40ZR-18 99Y VSB $295.00
285/30ZR21 XL 100Y B $365.00

 

[GTPPWR]

I would do the 235/45/17. and recalibrate your speedo. I think you will like them. I will let you know what I can get.

 

[MIKES3]

Originally posted by GTPPWR@Mar 23 2006, 11:54 PM
I would do the 235/45/17.  and recalibrate your speedo.  I think you will like them.  I will let you know what I can get.

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Good Deal. That's what I was thinking. Can you recalibrate the speedo with the power tuner? If not how to you go about doping that?

Mike