Hooray for Nittos!

[Wiked03]

Ran into someone at Byron on Saturday selling a set of stock 03 rims with with a barely used set of 315 Nittos on them. The deal was too good to pass up, so now they are mine.


I can't wait to try these out at the track. :headbang:

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[hj16]

Damn you and your new found traction! :bash: :burnout:

 

[VenomInside]

:hail: traction

 

[1MEANGT]

Hooray for half shafts!!! J/K man. I am sure you will love them!

 

[Wiked03]

Any one have any advice for how to launch with these at the track?

Since all my previous runs have been on street tires, I have no experience with heating up the tires and I don't wanna look stupid when I go.

 

[gnxs]

Any one have any advice for how to launch with these at the track?

Since all my previous runs have been on street tires, I have no experience with heating up the tires and I don't wanna look stupid when I go.

Good deal. I would've scooped those up in a minute. Let's see if we get any launching tips, I'd like to know as well.

I've heard you need to heat the crap outta them, but I don't really want to do that. The tread is shallow enough when they're new.

 

[1MEANGT]

You do need to heat up the nitto's pretty well. The nice thing is that the nittos will last you longer than the BFG's. When I do my burnouts I put the car in 2nd, rev it up, dump the clutch and hit the brakes slightly. Just enough to keep the car in one spot. Unless you have a line lock that is about the only way to do it.

 

[Wiked03]

You do need to heat up the nitto's pretty well. The nice thing is that the nittos will last you longer than the BFG's. When I do my burnouts I put the car in 2nd, rev it up, dump the clutch and hit the brakes slightly. Just enough to keep the car in one spot. Unless you have a line lock that is about the only way to do it.

About how high do you rev it up before dumping the clutch?

 

[Wharf Rat]

I second the damn you! Should be a good set-up.

Are those gonna rub on the IRS bolt or are you gonna have to do the spacer/bolt shaving required for 315s? I always heard Nittos run narrow so they might not.

 

[1MEANGT]

About how high do you rev it up before dumping the clutch?

In my car I usually rev it up between 4000 and 5000 RPM. You have to be pretty quick to jump from the clutch to the brake. Might take a few times to get it but it's not that hard.

 

[gnxs]

I second the damn you! Should be a good set-up.

Are those gonna rub on the IRS bolt or are you gonna have to do the spacer/bolt shaving required for 315s? I always heard Nittos run narrow so they might not.

The 315 Nittos usually do not have clearance issues. I have about 1/3 inch clearance on the passenger side, and 1/8 inch on the driver side.

 

[Wiked03]

I second the damn you! Should be a good set-up.

Are those gonna rub on the IRS bolt or are you gonna have to do the spacer/bolt shaving required for 315s? I always heard Nittos run narrow so they might not.

I was told there should be no rubbing since the Nittos run pretty narrow as you said and the rim size is the same as stock...

In my car I usually rev it up between 4000 and 5000 RPM. You have to be pretty quick to jump from the clutch to the brake. Might take a few times to get it but it's not that hard.

Ohhh I am quite certain I will make as ass of my self the first time. Thanks for the tips though!

 

[Wharf Rat]

Questions for Nitto users....

What RPM are you launching at?
Riding or dumping the clutch?
Whats your 60 times?

I was thinking about getting a set-up like Carl bought for track use.

Also, someone mentioned half-shafts, what's the likelyhood of breakage with those huge bastards?

Thanks

 

[hj16]

Ohhh I am quite certain I will make as ass of my self the first time. Thanks for the tips though!

Ive had mine for 18months and I still cant do a burnout!!! LOL

Ive been successful once, and I sure made up for lost time :burnout:

 

[Wiked03]

Ive had mine for 18months and I still cant do a burnout!!! LOL

Ive been successful once, and I sure made up for lost time :burnout:

Even though that sucks, it makes me feel better. :biggthump

 

[Dana]

You'e going to have to play with the air pressure to get them just right, but try starting at around 20 psi.
I was launching at 2600 RPM's and slipping the clutch out real fast, but still slipping it. Not good for the clutch, but will help the half-shafts live a little longer.

Dan

 

[Wharf Rat]

When I do my burnouts I put the car in 2nd, rev it up, dump the clutch and hit the brakes slightly.

I've read this before. Why 2nd and not 1st.

I ordered an extra set of rims and the 315 Nittos so I can be like Carl! :biggthump

 

[Wiked03]

I've read this before. Why 2nd and not 1st.

I ordered an extra set of rims and the 315 Nittos so I can be like Carl! :biggthump

Woo hoo! Got plans Aug 7th? I think I am heading back up to Byron that day.

I think people use 2nd gear cause the tires will spin faster and heat up quicker.

 

[1MEANGT]

That and you have a better chance of not over reving/ hitting the rev limiter that way.

 

[Wharf Rat]

I think people use 2nd gear cause the tires will spin faster and heat up quicker.

Makes sence!

Next weekend at Byron is no good for me- going to the Brickyard 400! Maybe later in August- I'll wanta run as soon as I get all the crap put on that I ordered yesterday. I doubt I will have my car put back together by then anyway- QA1 shocks, MJ IRS brace, and cutting just a smidgen off the springs (ghetto- I know but I'm gonna try it since it's free and some people swear by it), oh and a good 4 wheel alignment, too.