UPS came by today and dropped off my new sneakers for the rear of the Saleen!!
Went with the Nitto 555RII's 305/35/18's !
Cant wait for spring to try these out and see how much better I hook !!
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2001 Saleen S281 Convertible ~ True Blue Metallic # 614
KB Supercharged ~385 rwhp / 394 rwtq @ 10psi
1/4 mile 13.16 @ 108.05
Barry ~~AKA~~ B
Nice..those should look Nasty and hopefully hook well
1990 GT- 308, Twisted Wedge, TFS cam, Holley Systemax, V-1 S Trim 12 psi, Power Pipe, Meth Injection, 5 speed, 3.73s
1984 T Top Coupe-Coyote 5.0 Project Car-"Her 5.0"
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The Nitto NT05R is a better tire if you're looking for traction. http://www.nittotire.com/Tire/nt05r
1994 Yellow Mustang GT
839rwhp and 770rwtq SAE
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No doubt the NTO5 is probably a better overall track tire but I only run 2 or 3 times a year and the NT05's 305's were a 45 and seemed a bit tall to me. Also I do drive the car quite alot and get caught in the rain here and there as well, so for now I think the 555RII's will be a better overall fit for my type of use.Originally Posted by Michael Plummer
Last edited by MY-S281; 02-06-2012 at 04:53 PM.
2001 Saleen S281 Convertible ~ True Blue Metallic # 614
KB Supercharged ~385 rwhp / 394 rwtq @ 10psi
1/4 mile 13.16 @ 108.05
Barry ~~AKA~~ B
very nice.....
83 glx conv.
83 Capri RS.(project)
93 Cobra W/opal grey cloth 1 of 327..
1993 Silver LX w/black interior (project)
2007 Shelby Vert
I am also getting ready to get a set of Nitto's 555 extreme's for the Little Car 245/45/17 on front 315/35/17 on the rear i think I may get them next week not really in any rush
1966 Shelby Cobra
Ford crate 460 motor - Dyno'd at 550 HP
congrats barry........
just BE CAREFULL if you plan to drive the car in wet conditions. A drag radial in the rain no matter what brand it is.....is still a drag radial in the rain. They are very dangerous.
I will be curious to see what your opinion is of those
--- Ian ---
2003 SVT Cobra 10th Anniversary Edition -- The Show Car
1989 LX Vert -- The Cruiser -Sold But Never Forgotten
07 Jeep Patriot -- The Daily
Thanks Guys,
Point well taken Ian , If I know its going to be "raining" I wouldn't take the car but like I said I do occasionally get caught in the rain so I will certainly keep in mind I dont have a street tires.!!!
Looking forward to spring so I can see how the new rubber works out !
2001 Saleen S281 Convertible ~ True Blue Metallic # 614
KB Supercharged ~385 rwhp / 394 rwtq @ 10psi
1/4 mile 13.16 @ 108.05
Barry ~~AKA~~ B
Good luck with these, Barry. They look awesome! Let us know how they work out.
Bruce (aka: "Stealth Fighter Pilot") www.ProjectFallenHero.com
TFS TW heads, rockers, 75mm intake, cam, timing chain/gears, 75mm TB, CAI, MAF, 30# injectors, Aeromotive rails/regulator, 255 pump, Fluidyne radiator, alum water pump, MSD 6A/coil, FR 9mm wires, alum flywheel, PP, driveshaft, McLeod clutch, Torsen T2R, 3.73, 31spline axles, 17" 95 Cobra R, NT-05 255/275, MM CC plates, coil-over (F&R Bilstein), rlca, K-brace, SF conns, Cobra brakes, =len shorties, 2.5" SS Hpipe, Borla CB, Bi-Xenon...
Last spring Coming home from Ed Day in my buddy Wayne’s 71 Cutlass we got caught in some Significant Downpours.
Wayne has Mickey Thompson ET Streets on the back of his Cutlass…we were FINE….Just take it easy in the rain and you will be Fine.
I am throwing a set of Nitto NT 05R Drag Radials on the back of mine this spring.
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The Nitto NT 05 255 17s on the rear of mine now will find their way onto the rear of the T Top Coupe
Last edited by only90s; 02-07-2012 at 10:23 AM.
1990 GT- 308, Twisted Wedge, TFS cam, Holley Systemax, V-1 S Trim 12 psi, Power Pipe, Meth Injection, 5 speed, 3.73s
1984 T Top Coupe-Coyote 5.0 Project Car-"Her 5.0"
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