mikymu

Went over my RS one last time last night in preparation for Laguna tomorrow and discover a crack on one of my rear Nitto tire!! My rear tires are pretty worn out and I thought I could squeeze in another track event ... I guess wrong. I called at least 5 shops and the earliest I can get it is tomorrow afternoon

I need to find a set of Nitto NT01 315/30/18 near Sacramento area or next to Laguna Seca. Any help is greatly appreciated

NJ-GT

At one time I bought Toyos from a supplier that is next to Laguna Seca and stores them up there. PM Mooty.

No clue about NT-01 never got to like them.

mkozink

I can't tell from the picture you included (or even if that is a picture of the tire in question) but the "crack" or line perpendicular to the tread may be the splice line. I very recently had a similar issue with all 4 BFG R1 tires on my track car. Tirerack (from where they came) told me to rotate the tires from front to rear (the rears in my case had more severe splice lines than the fronts) and keep an eye on them. The R1's can also be mounted "inside out'" which is what they suggested as well. According to them the tires were ok to run as long as you monitor them. FWIW- they said this happens more often on "high hp" cars.

mikymu

The crack is not the groove but you can literally lift up the flap and see the wire underneath

Oh lord ... hope I don't have to use my PS2 tomorrow. Any other leads?

mooty

not sure about LS
call up AIM tires inside sears point. they may have nittos
nittos do not have big dealer network, good luck

mikymu

Thanks mooty. AIM is away this weekend. Looks like I am screwed! Maybe I can super glue the crack ....

mobonic

Mik.

I tried calling a few places but no one has that size in stock from socal up to to you.

mikymu

Thanks Shane for trying - really appreciate your help ... tomorrow is going to suck with PS2 ....

iLLM3

What size fronts do you use?? Do you like R888's??? And do you run stocker 19's or 18's? I have a sick hookup on 85-90% shaved R888's on the West Coast! At this point though I think it's too late :/

4porsh

I spent some time trying to find the tires you need but with no luck.
I even called Nittos head office but they said they could not tell me who has the tires in stock. American tire/ Discount tire sells the Nitto NT-01 called a few shops in Sac they did not have that size in stock. Called a few tire stores in Monterey with no luck. One shop said that I just called them, but I did not so someone else was also trying to find the tire for you.
Sorry i could not help get the tires for you.

Joe

P.J.S.

care to share the hook up?

I think I am going to stop using the R6 at my local track and save them for tracks that actually have pavement... cords on right front after 6 heat cycles...

iLLM3

Of course I will share with all of my rennlist buds  Here is an email I just received! I have gotten tons of tires from John and they were all good and as described. I love R6's as you know, but the wear is just horrendous , they are so good while they last though :/

Hello,

We are currently offering our holiday tire blowout!

All the following sizes are currently in stock sand ready to ship for your holiday needs.

275/40/17* Hoosier R6 85% rubber left
275/35/18 Hoosier slick*cup tires 85% rubber left

275/35/18 R888 85% rubber left from the shaved state
295/30/18 R888 85% rubber left from the shaved state
305/35/18 R888 85% rubber left from the shaved state
335/30/18 R888 85% rubber left from the shaved state

All tires are $135 each shipped with quantity discounts available for order of four or more tires

Please let us know if we can be of assistance.

Seasons greetings and warm regards,

Ron the intern

john B
johnbtires@gmail.com

mobonic

Im not sure if thsi is the same john that i bought some shaved R888 from a race team... but they were very used when I got them and only lasted 1-2 track days.... very dissaponited.

I just buy them new @ $250... its a no brainer

mikymu

Hey Joe and everyone that help me look for the tires - You guys rocks! Really appreciate all your effort. I am taking a real liking to rennlist members like you that help without asking anything in return

I was the one that call aorund the bay area and towns near Laguna Seca. No luck. Looks like it's going to be PS2 tomorrow. It's not going to be fun since I will have to intentionally slow down as not to exceed the tire limit :cry

4porsh

Hey mikymu,

At least you will be practicing car control earlier then with NT-01s and you are at Laguna Seca. Have fun and hope to meet you at the track sometime. I have a SY 996 GT3.