Got My Nitto NT01 305's!...They are Wide!
#1
Race Director
Thread Starter
Got My Nitto NT01 305's!...They are Wide!
I just picked up my Nitto NT01 305/35/18 from Monte at Discount Tire Lakeland FL. He wanted me to say thanks for him to all those that ordered NT01's from him and his deal is still standing. 245's $235 and 305's $295.
863-797-1236 ask for Monte Marzilli.
Anyway I compared these new NT01 305's to the discontinued set of Toyo RA1 335's I have and it seems like Nitto made the 305's pretty wide. This is good news...as you might know one brand of 305 can be wider or skinny than another brand of 305. I got out my tape measure and went from usable shoulder on the RA1 335 vs the NT01 305 and there is no difference I could measure. Both are right at 12.25". I even compared a old set of Toyo R888 315 which are wider just slightly than the RA1 335. Interesting but good news for GT3RS guys too.
So glad Nitto stepped up to make 305/35/18 and thanks to Mvez I believe who started us on emailing Nitto a year ago!
863-797-1236 ask for Monte Marzilli.
Anyway I compared these new NT01 305's to the discontinued set of Toyo RA1 335's I have and it seems like Nitto made the 305's pretty wide. This is good news...as you might know one brand of 305 can be wider or skinny than another brand of 305. I got out my tape measure and went from usable shoulder on the RA1 335 vs the NT01 305 and there is no difference I could measure. Both are right at 12.25". I even compared a old set of Toyo R888 315 which are wider just slightly than the RA1 335. Interesting but good news for GT3RS guys too.
So glad Nitto stepped up to make 305/35/18 and thanks to Mvez I believe who started us on emailing Nitto a year ago!
#2
Race Car
Nice! I look forward to hearing what you think of their track performance compared to others.
Of course, now that Porsche has jumped the shark to 20" wheels, I guess we need to start hounding Nitto again!
Of course, now that Porsche has jumped the shark to 20" wheels, I guess we need to start hounding Nitto again!
#3
Three Wheelin'
good news!! i couldnt get mine on time before last track event so i got stuck with the notorious r888. I will do donuts with them every night so i can get onto nt01s
#4
I just picked up my Nitto NT01 305/35/18 from Monte at Discount Tire Lakeland FL. He wanted me to say thanks for him to all those that ordered NT01's from him and his deal is still standing. 245's $235 and 305's $295.
863-797-1236 ask for Monte Marzilli.
Anyway I compared these new NT01 305's to the discontinued set of Toyo RA1 335's I have and it seems like Nitto made the 305's pretty wide. This is good news...as you might know one brand of 305 can be wider or skinny than another brand of 305. I got out my tape measure and went from usable shoulder on the RA1 335 vs the NT01 305 and there is no difference I could measure. Both are right at 12.25". I even compared a old set of Toyo R888 315 which are wider just slightly than the RA1 335. Interesting but good news for GT3RS guys too.
So glad Nitto stepped up to make 305/35/18 and thanks to Mvez I believe who started us on emailing Nitto a year ago!
863-797-1236 ask for Monte Marzilli.
Anyway I compared these new NT01 305's to the discontinued set of Toyo RA1 335's I have and it seems like Nitto made the 305's pretty wide. This is good news...as you might know one brand of 305 can be wider or skinny than another brand of 305. I got out my tape measure and went from usable shoulder on the RA1 335 vs the NT01 305 and there is no difference I could measure. Both are right at 12.25". I even compared a old set of Toyo R888 315 which are wider just slightly than the RA1 335. Interesting but good news for GT3RS guys too.
So glad Nitto stepped up to make 305/35/18 and thanks to Mvez I believe who started us on emailing Nitto a year ago!
In case anybody wants to know, the 245/40/18 weighs 25.5 lbs and the 305/35/18 weighs 31.7 (yes, I did not have anything better to do today)
#5
Race Director
Thread Starter
18" wheels seem to not fit on the new 991 Porsche cars but 19" will fit those cars. I'm hanging on to my GTS "wanna be" a few more years and see what shakes out with Porsche and other brands. Due to cost reasons I may jump down into a Cayman or other brand in a few years. I'm not interested in having the fastest car at a DE...I just want to drive what ever I have well, have fun and drive well.
#6
Race Director
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I'm sure they will drive great as others have been using the 245/315 NT01 on 996 and some 997 cars for awhile with awesome results. I'm just happy these 305's are out and this is the correct diameter sizing for the 997.
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#12
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However on new full tread your 1st day will not be your best times. Plus I've found it best to scrub them in gently 1st few sessions with gradual speed up on lap times through the day.
#15
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So 315 nt-01s are no good for 7gt3's? I have them on my 6gt3.