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2012-2013 Boss 302 Mustang
Finally got some Nitto NT05R's on my Boss.
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<blockquote data-quote="masonh" data-source="post: 13135266" data-attributes="member: 151083"><p>Not just similar but they look identical to me. I just got some NT05R 285-40-18 for the drag strip on my GT500. I already have a set of NT05 on my EVO and in comparing the NT05R to the regular NT05 they are the exact same tire but the "R" is softer by quite a bit.</p><p></p><p>Cool looking tires too, but if you are wanting to road race them then I would definitely get the plain NT05. The 05R as you already know is a drag radial and it will not corner or handle as good as the plain 05. If you are drag racing only and don't mind spending dough then I guess you'd be OK. Thing is that a drag radial has a softer sidewall and will not do well under hard cornering.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I also wouldn't run a 305 up front even if it does fit. You could also check out the NT01 for a real good handling tire.</p><p></p><p>I guess it all depends on what you want to do with them, but if you want your car to still handle well at all, don't put NT05R on all four corners.I wouldn't even want them on the rear all the time. I ordered my two tires on Forgestar 18x10 wheels and i am going to put them on at the track and take them off before I go home. Keeping the stock Goodyears that most people hate on the rest of the time. i actually like them for cornering once you get them hot.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="masonh, post: 13135266, member: 151083"] Not just similar but they look identical to me. I just got some NT05R 285-40-18 for the drag strip on my GT500. I already have a set of NT05 on my EVO and in comparing the NT05R to the regular NT05 they are the exact same tire but the "R" is softer by quite a bit. Cool looking tires too, but if you are wanting to road race them then I would definitely get the plain NT05. The 05R as you already know is a drag radial and it will not corner or handle as good as the plain 05. If you are drag racing only and don't mind spending dough then I guess you'd be OK. Thing is that a drag radial has a softer sidewall and will not do well under hard cornering. I also wouldn't run a 305 up front even if it does fit. You could also check out the NT01 for a real good handling tire. I guess it all depends on what you want to do with them, but if you want your car to still handle well at all, don't put NT05R on all four corners.I wouldn't even want them on the rear all the time. I ordered my two tires on Forgestar 18x10 wheels and i am going to put them on at the track and take them off before I go home. Keeping the stock Goodyears that most people hate on the rest of the time. i actually like them for cornering once you get them hot. [/QUOTE]
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Finally got some Nitto NT05R's on my Boss.
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