Well finally got a chance to pull the trigger on some new tires for the car as the exchange rate was very close to par.
Purchased a set of Nitto NT05 tires for some extreme traction with the new found power of the cam and other mods.
These tires are amazing, the traction and handling a quite impressive, I went with a lower profile so that helped a bit
with tire flex, gone are the old Firestone SZ50EP run flats.
The rear tires when toasted down to the wear indicators but the fronts still have around 7 the dealer said with a tire
gauge, the fronts will be up for sale soon is someone is interested (245-45-17's).
Anyways, had the new rubber put on the other day by Beverly Tire in Cambridge, Andrew and the guys are great there
and do a fantastic job . The guys where all checking out the tires as they thought they where a set of race tires.
When I left it was raining and the car handled quite well, maybe a little less traction maybe then the Firestones but not
bad with the 3:73 rear gears just have to go a bit easy on the gas pedal.
The ride is much better with the Nittos, no real sound issues with the tires as the Corsa exhaust is so noisy anyways
but I am very happy with this product so far in the looks, performance and handling aspects.
Ah Manny I know your drooling right now......
Four Nitto NT05 tires, 255-40-17's and 295-35-18's
Close up front tire.
Close up rear tire.
A few view of the tires mounted up, nice tread pattern.
