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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 11:17 AM
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I just spoke w/ the rep at discount tires. He says that the new Nitto NT-01's are replacing the 555RII's and are a better tire. Plus they fit my rims (315-30-18).

I am probably going to get them.
 
Old Jul 18, 2007 | 01:20 PM
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Sean, great, glad you found something that works. Keep in mind if you are getting a soft compound tire for the rear that can be road raced (stiffer sidewall) then make sure you get fronts too...
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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sean is a cheap bastard. Front tires too? Hell he is going to single traction so he'll only have to buy 1 tire!!
 
Old Jul 18, 2007 | 02:10 PM
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With all the rain in Houston lately your car might never hit the road again with DR's on it. Its getting depressing.
 
Old Jul 18, 2007 | 02:52 PM
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Paul, hahhaahahahahha, oh well, what can I say? On another note, I hear Jarrett Humphrey's is now running Racing Solutions (RSI) in Houston, from what I gather, he was very involved in the Porsche community when he started/ran Powerhouse Racing. Apparently, he has tonssss of P-car knowledge, both in tuning and in modifying these cars. Just puts another P-car guy in our backyard. You think that's a sign for me saying "Peter, sell Supra, buy 996tt and mod, RSI is only 1 mile from your house!!!!" You guys know him?

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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 03:08 PM
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Peter,

Just purchased the Nitto 01's...and yes, only bought the rears...I will buy the Nitto's all the way around when the rears wear out (in about 3K miles or so...assuming I like them).

Bmore...I am flattered that you have a quote from me in your sig...lol...that one was a classic.
 

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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 07:08 PM
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Sean, listen, here's what you do. Get the same Nitto NT555 road race tire that Nick Diep runs. They have the drag radial tread pattern (for the most part) and hook much better than street tires. Also, you can road race them all day long.

For reference, I run a lil' ol' 275 wide Nitto NT555R drag radial and it hooks 850 rwhp from a 65 mph punch. All you have to do is properly warm them up.

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Most Supra guys run either a 16 or 17 inch rim, what size are yours? It is very challenging to find a 16 or 17 inch rim for a Porsche.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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I am running 18's, Rob. What tire are you using on your 900 hp monster?
 
Old Jul 18, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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rob - I run the 275/40/17 on stock rear Supra wheels.

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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by robmd99
Peter
Most Supra guys run either a 16 or 17 inch rim, what size are yours? It is very challenging to find a 16 or 17 inch rim for a Porsche.
Robert
Here are 17's on my car that were custom made for it by Evoms.
 
Old Jul 19, 2007 | 12:56 AM
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Joe is that when the car was on kill mode
 
Old Jul 19, 2007 | 11:19 AM
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That was most definetely kill mode .
 
Old Jul 19, 2007 | 12:10 PM
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Talking Kill Mode

God I love "kill mode" , Joe!! .

Todd wouldn't even put it on my car...
 
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 10:19 PM
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Put the Nitto 01's on yesterday. Car hooks in second from a WOT 40 roll. The old PS2's would spin. Outstanding grip on the Nitto's
 
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 10:58 PM
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Put the Nitto 01's on yesterday. Car hooks in second from a WOT 40 roll. The old PS2's would spin. Outstanding grip on the Nitto's
Sounds like they are working good! Maybe one day I'll need them too LOL. Until then my PS2s hook fine

Ordered Fabspeed Exhaust today. K24's will come next (even if it is awhile from now), bah this website has taken me from wanting to leave the car stock.. to wanting a 500awhp daily driver lol!
 


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