So this is the third set of Falken rt615s I've used. I enjoyed them, good handling, predictable tire, but the time has come again to get new tires and i want to move on to something better.

I use my car strictly for track events, however i feel i can still improve on street tires and am afraid of taking the jump to a competition tire like a Toyo R888 or full on like a Hoosier A/R6.

Any of you guys ever been in my situation? Suggestions?
Ive been thinking of the Nitto NT05, its still a street tire but all reviews say they grip far better than the rt615.

Thanks !!

 

Though I don't have any personal experience.....I really hear nothing but good things about the NT01's. I made the switch from RT615 (old style) to Star Specs......couldn't be happier.

 

Everyone that I know that has NT05s, including myself, to like them a lot for a street tire.

 

My personal choices

RA1s (not the R888)
NT05
and while I haven't tried them I have heard great things about the Star Specs.

 

I'll just say one thing about the star specs......for a street tire.....they conjure up a ton of confidence for the driver....something I can't say for the old rt615's.

 

+1 on RA1. There's a reason why they decided NOT to discontinue it when the r888 was released.

If an A6/R6 is too extreme, maybe the Kumho v710 will fit the bill. Almost as fast but lasts twice as long. Remember to bring water.

 

RA1 is my vote as well assuming you drive to the track.

 

NT05 is a great tire, thats what i run now and i came off 615's, but you can always look into the new 615's , they are supposed to be a comperable tire to the nt05, star, ps2 etc etc

 

What are the things you look for in a track tire? Are you looking for the utmost grip, maybe good grip and good communication...etc. It may help in making a suggestion.

 

I went from 615's to star specs to hankook rs-3s....rs-3 best tire hands down...

 

NT-01's are nice, but I just put on some used RA1's for an event. They were better than the NT-01's in my experience. I had problems with the rear breaking loose with the Nittos, but not the Toyos, despite their identical tread compounds. Maybe it's the sidewall construction? V710's would be better suited to time attack. I used to run them in autocross, and they are a compromise between Hoosiers for grip and Nittos for wear. RA1's last forever, too.

 

NT-01 is same compound as R888 not the RA1.....

 

NT01= RA1's
NT05=R888

or at least that's what the Toyo Rep was spouting off.

 

NT05=R888=Fail

R888 R Compound and NT05 not....

NT01 and 888 are the same!!!!!!!!!

 

If the R888s = NT05 then the NT05 has to be the best bang for the buck

 

lol, got that wrong.

NT01 and NT01 new edition.

I don't use Nittos and I got it completely wrong in my quick post. It was suppose to be NT01 and NT01.5 as in version 2 of the tire

CN - Thought I knew what I was talking about, ended up I didn't.

 

If you don't want to make the jump to an aggressive race tire, I think the NT-01 is the best choice.

For the price, there is no better tire out there. I've been through 3 sets on my CRX, and would still buy another set when my current set is worn out. It has more grip than a street tire (though I think the RE-11, RS3, XS, Star Spec aren't too far behind), and if you aren't traveling too far you can drive them on the street to the event. Hell, I'd drive them everyday if I wasn't worried about replacing them every 3-6 months.

The thing I like most about the NT-01, and what I think you'll like about them coming from a street tire, is they still talk to you when you are pushing them. The aggressive race tires only talk when it's too late. If you hear an A6/R6, you already done messed up.

 

I had rt 615 (originals) than I switched to kumho xs and the jump ahead was noticeable... now I just got the nitto NT-01 and I'm curious to see how much I can improve my lap times.