Nitto NT01 on stock wheels - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

mb_ · 04-02-2016, 11:21 PM

Thinking about running NT01s on a 2nd set of OEM wheels I have for this upcoming track season, 225/45/17 specifically. Currently have 215/45/17 RE-71Rs on them that probably have one track day on them left.

Was wondering if anyone has run the same setup before, any kind of feedback/input is appreciated

Northwest86 · 04-03-2016, 11:39 PM

Most of our guys run rs3s z221s or nt01s. Admitidly not on stock wheels but they are a great tyre. Like most semis they are fat but a 225 should t be to bad. They are better than a rs3 but not as good as a z221 in my experience. Wonderful tyres at a great price. Very forgiving and give nice feedback. We cant get re71s (we cant grt most tyres in fact. We import nt01s from japan) in aus but they may be slightly better when new. But both 215s and 225s should be plenty of tyre for some fun.

mb_ · 04-04-2016, 12:45 AM

Thanks for the feedback! Was more concerned about the 225s being too much for the stock wheel as they may pinch since they run wider than street tires.

CSG Mike · 04-04-2016, 01:08 AM

They're not, but I would recommend you run 215/45/17.

mb_ · 04-04-2016, 02:23 AM

Thank you for your feedback! Any reason in particular why you'd recommend opting for the OEM size over 225/45/17?

Northwest86 · 04-04-2016, 04:22 AM

Better feedback. Stiffer sidewall from the profile. For that tyre on a NA car (I'm assuming) you'll have alot of grip. It'll be better to learn the car with and if you feel the need you can get some 225s on wider wheels later on. I've done a few track days with Fairly average 225 tyres with a turbo and I really learned a ton about car control both on entry and exit of the corners. The 255s I run normally give me a ton more lap time but really punish if you don't use them correctly from scrubbing off speed.

CSG Mike · 04-04-2016, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mb_

Thank you for your feedback! Any reason in particular why you'd recommend opting for the OEM size over 225/45/17?

NT01 runs wide.

I would recommend a 205 or 195 if the proper size existed, but it doesn't.

Spicer66 · 04-04-2016, 01:43 PM

For reference these are both 255/40r17
Nt01 on left, Nt05 on right

Both worked amazing on the road course FYI.

go_a_way1 · 04-04-2016, 01:46 PM

I cant wait to get my NT01's on. I opted to get 225/45r/17 on 17x8 wheels.

LOLS2K · 04-04-2016, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

I cant wait to get my NT01's on. I opted to get 225/45r/17 on 17x8 wheels.

Good choice! For some reason I thought you went NT05s.

go_a_way1 · 04-04-2016, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOLS2K

Good choice! For some reason I thought you went NT05s.

NT01's FTW! hopefully they will go in this weekend as my lugnuts should finally be here tomorrow

mb_ · 04-04-2016, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

NT01 runs wide.

I would recommend a 205 or 195 if the proper size existed, but it doesn't.

Ended up ordering them earlier today in 215/45/17, can't wait to try them out at the next track day

CSG Mike · 04-04-2016, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mb_

Ended up ordering them earlier today in 215/45/17, can't wait to try them out at the next track day

Enjoy!

04-02-2016, 11:21 PM	#1
mb_ Ex-MR2 owner Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: Scion FRS Location: BC Posts: 128 Thanks: 32 Thanked 33 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nitto NT01 on stock wheels Thinking about running NT01s on a 2nd set of OEM wheels I have for this upcoming track season, 225/45/17 specifically. Currently have 215/45/17 RE-71Rs on them that probably have one track day on them left. Was wondering if anyone has run the same setup before, any kind of feedback/input is appreciated

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04-03-2016, 11:39 PM	#2
Northwest86 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Drives: Velocity Orange 86 GT Location: Australia Posts: 196 Thanks: 0 Thanked 71 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Most of our guys run rs3s z221s or nt01s. Admitidly not on stock wheels but they are a great tyre. Like most semis they are fat but a 225 should t be to bad. They are better than a rs3 but not as good as a z221 in my experience. Wonderful tyres at a great price. Very forgiving and give nice feedback. We cant get re71s (we cant grt most tyres in fact. We import nt01s from japan) in aus but they may be slightly better when new. But both 215s and 225s should be plenty of tyre for some fun.

04-04-2016, 12:45 AM	#3
mb_ Ex-MR2 owner Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: Scion FRS Location: BC Posts: 128 Thanks: 32 Thanked 33 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for the feedback! Was more concerned about the 225s being too much for the stock wheel as they may pinch since they run wider than street tires.

04-04-2016, 01:08 AM	#4
CSG Mike Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: S2000 CR Location: Orange County Posts: 14,536 Thanks: 8,929 Thanked 14,182 Times in 6,837 Posts Mentioned: 966 Post(s) Tagged: 14 Thread(s)	They're not, but I would recommend you run 215/45/17.

04-04-2016, 02:23 AM	#5
mb_ Ex-MR2 owner Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: Scion FRS Location: BC Posts: 128 Thanks: 32 Thanked 33 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thank you for your feedback! Any reason in particular why you'd recommend opting for the OEM size over 225/45/17?

04-04-2016, 04:22 AM	#6
Northwest86 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Drives: Velocity Orange 86 GT Location: Australia Posts: 196 Thanks: 0 Thanked 71 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Better feedback. Stiffer sidewall from the profile. For that tyre on a NA car (I'm assuming) you'll have alot of grip. It'll be better to learn the car with and if you feel the need you can get some 225s on wider wheels later on. I've done a few track days with Fairly average 225 tyres with a turbo and I really learned a ton about car control both on entry and exit of the corners. The 255s I run normally give me a ton more lap time but really punish if you don't use them correctly from scrubbing off speed.

04-04-2016, 01:43 PM	#8
Spicer66 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Raven 6 MT Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 97 Thanks: 6 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For reference these are both 255/40r17 Nt01 on left, Nt05 on right Both worked amazing on the road course FYI.

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