acao

For track use, does the Nitto NT-05 have life past the wear bars? Can I take them down to cords?

We can assume these tires are for track use only, in dry conditions, without consideration as to heat cycling.

Thanks.

Cayman_Sense

Very little past the tread. Lasted me 3 full track days. That's it. Yoko AD08s were FAR better in terms of grip and lasted me at least 8 days before I sold them with 50% tread left.

Now, if you meant NT01s, there have been a few people who have taken them down to the cords and they last much longer than NT05s and are a true track/DE tire.

acao

Thanks. I didn't mean NT01's. I "inherited" some NT05s that are nearing the wear bars. I was wondering if I had a few more weekends out of these, or if I needed to start picking out my next skids. NT01s don't come in the sizes I need, strangely. I'm looking at R888 and RA1 next. AD08 dropped off my radar when I no longer needed any streetability, but I'll give it some thought if they're a step up from NT05.