OMG my tires

[efnfast]

My PS2 335 35's arrived today. These things are so fat they look comical sitting on the floor.:dancing

[ZZZZZR1]

My PS2 335 35's arrived today. These things are so fat they look comical sitting on the floor.:dancing

:cheers:

David

[efnfast]

Thanks for your help on this David.:cheers:

:Eagle:

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Are they 17"?? If so, how much and where from??? I need some for my Dymags. You can send it in a PM if you want.

Thanks
Brett

[gtabert]

Pics?

I've been researching Tires and made my decission, based on Marc Haibeck's input, NITTO'S. I had him do a little work last year on my car and he commented on how bad my Yokohama's were.

Don't missunderstand, I'm not questioning your decision, I believe Michelin's are the best tire out there and was poised to pull the trigger on that tire. I just trust Marc's opinion. I have too much wheel spin with my particular setup to keep the drive enjoyable.

Marc's reply,

In general the NT 555 is a good choice for the front and the rear. The rear tires will slip a little in first gear at full throttle.

If you don't want any wheel spin use the NT 555R in the rear. They will not slip on the street with 500 hp and 4.10 gearing when the ambient temperature is over 50 degrees. I like to use NT555 in the front and NT 555R in the rear of my car. The car accelerates the fastest when the tires are sticking.

The NT555R has a about 25% less thread depth than the NT 555. The compound is soft. They wear out in about 15k miles. However, they are not expensive.

For best handling in turns use NT 555's all around for balanced grip from front to rear.

Best regards.

Marc

[Gunny]

Nitto 555's :thumbsup:
recently bought a set from Discount Tire for less than $750 shipped

It was really tough to give up the Sumis ... NOT !!!


George

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Pics?

I've been researching Tires and made my decission, based on Marc Haibeck's input, NITTO'S. I had him do a little work last year on my car and he commented on how bad my Yokohama's were.

Don't missunderstand, I'm not questioning your decision, I believe Michelin's are the best tire out there and was poised to pull the trigger on that tire. I just trust Marc's opinion. I have too much wheel spin with my particular setup to keep the drive enjoyable.

Marc's reply,

In general the NT 555 is a good choice for the front and the rear. The rear tires will slip a little in first gear at full throttle.

If you don't want any wheel spin use the NT 555R in the rear. They will not slip on the street with 500 hp and 4.10 gearing when the ambient temperature is over 50 degrees. I like to use NT555 in the front and NT 555R in the rear of my car. The car accelerates the fastest when the tires are sticking.

The NT555R has a about 25% less thread depth than the NT 555. The compound is soft. They wear out in about 15k miles. However, they are not expensive.

For best handling in turns use NT 555's all around for balanced grip from front to rear.

Best regards.

Marc

Thanks for sharing this. I think I'll go this route on the new Dymag Gen IIs. I love the NT555s, but the NT555Rs on the rear sounds like the best combo for me and never thought of that. :cheers:

[efnfast]

Well, the long story is, last December I decided on this tire. $226 bucks at Tire Rack. Called my tire guy, and after much discusion, he would provide them, and install them. $283 each. He said, I'll watch tire prices and buy them before they go up. Soooo, Monday I had the car for the day and called him. "Hey, did you get my tires yet, would be a good day for me?". Well, i talked to his second in comand, who new nothing of this. Regular guy is out of town. Second in command say, "those tires are way more than that, can't do them for that price." Fine, we'll wait until boss man gets back next week.

I check tire rack, tires are $379 apiece. Crap.
Check on e-bay, somebody has them at $504 including shipping. So i bought them. Tire guy doesn't know this yet as he's still away.
Buy 'em now guys, cause they're going way up.
Pictures? uhhhhh not that talented.

Steve

[1990 quasar blue]

Great tires. I was ready to order a set from the viper forum but I started reading that even though they're a little wider, the contact patch is actually a little less due to the stretch on the 11" rim. Can anyone confirm or deny?

[ZZZZZR1]

WOW Prices went up $400 for that set of (2) Michelin PS2's!


They were $480 shipped and now $880. Almost 100%


:censored:


David

[efnfast]

Wow, on e-bay, CWO had two sets for $480, cost me $506 for the pair, shipped. I should have scooped both sets, somebody would have bought them, or i'd have had a spare set. Seems like at that price, it's a no brainer, buy the F1's. 'Cept they're not available.

[cvette98pacecar]

Pics?

I've been researching Tires and made my decission, based on Marc Haibeck's input, NITTO'S. I had him do a little work last year on my car and he commented on how bad my Yokohama's were.

Don't missunderstand, I'm not questioning your decision, I believe Michelin's are the best tire out there and was poised to pull the trigger on that tire. I just trust Marc's opinion. I have too much wheel spin with my particular setup to keep the drive enjoyable.

Marc's reply,

In general the NT 555 is a good choice for the front and the rear. The rear tires will slip a little in first gear at full throttle.

If you don't want any wheel spin use the NT 555R in the rear. They will not slip on the street with 500 hp and 4.10 gearing when the ambient temperature is over 50 degrees. I like to use NT555 in the front and NT 555R in the rear of my car. The car accelerates the fastest when the tires are sticking.

The NT555R has a about 25% less thread depth than the NT 555. The compound is soft. They wear out in about 15k miles. However, they are not expensive.

For best handling in turns use NT 555's all around for balanced grip from front to rear.

Best regards.

Marc

That is an interesting statement " no wheel spin" I have MT 345/35/18 drag radials and I could torch the hell out of them if I choose too. I am guessing you are talking more of an easy acceleration.

The Shelby wheels will have Toyo RA1 "335/30/18 on the rear and 275/40/18 Proxes T1R don the front.

[gtabert]

I agree with your thought - Marc does not baby his car, so I'm gong to take his word for it. I'll let one know when I get them installed. I have terrible wheel spin right now, even when shifting 1-2 or 3-4, I go sideways it not a straight line. I drive with Trac Control off - cannot stand the intervention. Old school I guess, just do not like it on.

[PhillipsLT5]

Bill B beam plates will help with the sideways and yes, Marc does not baby the throttle

[efnfast]

New tire on, they lok and feel great. Now I'm questioning if I have "full engine power".

[mike100]

New tire on, they lok and feel great. Now I'm questioning if I have "full engine power".

I couldn't get mine to spin at 4500 rpm in 1st gear with brand spankin new rubber either unless it was real cold out or I unoaded the rear a little over a bump.

[tf95ZR1]

Be careful of cheap tire prices. Now, I always ask
for the DOT manufacture date in an oval on the sidewalls.
Very rarely is a "cheap" tire less than 10 years old.
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