03-27-2021, 09:52 PM | #1 |
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Camaro Street/Strip summer setup
I just started looking at Nittos again and found these:
NITTO NT555RII https://www.discounttiredirect.com/b...nitto-nt555rii Anyone have any experience with these new street-1/4 DRs? Finally there is a 20" 305 /30 R20 DR for Camaro 20" wheels. These could be the new hot setup for ZL1s rather than Toyo R888Rs, which are really soft Track tires. I have run NT555Rs but they are 35 Profile. On my 2016 SS I ran these 35s on 1LE wheels. But I also tried a 35 Nitto in the front and I had to use a spacer to avoid rubbing. I Also ran them on my 2013 TT 1LE. This is an okay DR in the 1/4 but also a good compromise tire for the street. My MT ET'17" Streets are also a great street strip track compromise, with a little better traction at the strip. And in addition I would not hesitate using the NT555Rs Nittos on a race track at 7/8 tenths or for dodging cones in a parking lot. I am thinking of using these on the rear wheels with a 30 NT555 G2 in the front. If this is a go I will sell my 17" DR setup. This Nitto setup on MRR 1LE wheels would be my summer setup and my stock LT1 setup would be my winter tires.
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03-28-2021, 10:47 AM | #2 |
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Since you are a manual the 30's would probably be better for gearing but worse for launching. So it depends on your goals. Either way the R2 a is good tire...drives nicer and more stable then the previous R's. They are a stiffer sidewall with a higher speed rating and may not hook as well with clutch drops shocking the tire which has always been a issue with manual cars and drag radials.
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03-29-2021, 10:28 AM | #3 | |
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But I love the MRR 1LE wheels on the car. This will be my summer set up. and with the stiffer sidewall if I do track I should be fine there also. But I don't have the SS coolers. I can still have fun for a lap or two. And selling the 17" DR setup will just about pay for 4 tires. Win/Win. No clutch drop here. If I do that the GM bog will kick in and stop the fun. With practice and tires i did get to a few low 1.8s. Not bad for a M6. AL O. said you can get a decent launch with a progressive clutch slide. Thanks Al!
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