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Nitto NT05

Passenger - Max Performance Summer
Type: / Summer
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– The purchasers admired the tire’s response on dry surfaces.
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– A few drivers mentioned that they were impressed by the smooth and quiet ride of this tire.
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– Some car owners complained that this tire handled poorly in the rain.
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 74  324 in Passenger / Summer

 15  33 in Max Performance Summer

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Description

The NT05 is a max performance tire engineered to complement the power of your vehicle. It was developed through extensive computer simulation modeling and on-track testing. The rigorous development process helped produce a street tire that provides precise and responsive handling and performance. Knowing the tire is responding to your inputs will inspire your confidence.

  • Continuous center rib and large outer shoulder tread blocks increase tire-to-road contact for optimized dry performance
  • Specifically formulated tread compound and reinforced internal construction are engineered to maximize dry traction, response, handling, and high-speed performance
  • Tread rigidity further enhances vehicle stability

Nitto NT05 Latest News

  • Mar 02, 2016
    Video

    TESTED: Nitto NT05

    We put professional driver Conrad Grunewald behind the wheel of a 2015 Corvette Stingray putting 407 horsepower to the ground and let him take a lap around the Streets of Willow on Nitto's NT05 performance rubber. Ride along and see how this tire handles on the race track!

  • Apr 04, 2014
    Video

    Nitto NT05

    Thanks for checking out our video on Nitto's max performance radial tire, the NT05! The rigorous development procedures Nitto used helped produce a tire with precise handling and performance.

  • Mar 14, 2014
    Video

    Nitto NT05 - Max Performance Tire

    The NT05 is a max performance tire that was developed through extensive computer simulation modeling and on-track testing. These rigorous development procedures helped produce a street tire that provides precise and responsive handling and performance. Knowing the tire is responding to your inputs will inspire your confidence.

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Detailed Information

Type and Size
Tire Model
Nitto / NT05
Car Type
Season
Summer
Rim Diameter
15 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 "
Width
205 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 255 / 265 / 275 / 285 / 295 / 305 / 315 / 335 mm
Aspect Ratio
30 / 35 / 40 / 45 / 50 %
Construction
Radial
Special Features
Runflat
No
Mud and Snow
No
Extra Load
No
Speed and Load
Speed Index
W (max 168 mph) ... Z (max > 149 mph)
Load Index (max load for a tire)
 

Nitto / NT05 Sizes & Specifications

Note! Many sizes of this line have been discontinued.

Rim Model Size Index Features Max inflation pressure Section width Overall diameter Approved rim width Utqg Ply rating Price
R15 205/50 R15 89W 205/50 R15 89W 50 8.43 23.11 5.5 - 6.5 200/AA/A
R17 225/45 R17 94W 225/45 R17 94W 50 8.86 24.96 7 - 7.5 200/AA/A
R17 235/40 R17 90W 235/40 R17 90W 51 9.57 24.45 8 - 8.5 200/AA/A
R17 235/45 R17 97W 235/45 R17 97W 50 9.29 25.35 7.5 - 8 200/AA/A
R17 255/40 R17 98W 255/40 R17 98W 50 10.12 25.08 8.5 - 9 200/AA/A
R17 275/40 R17 98W 275/40 R17 98W 51 10.79 25.59 9 - 9.5 200/AA/A
R17 315/35 R17 102W 315/35 R17 102W 51 12.4 25.55 10.5 - 11 200/AA/A
R18 225/40 R18 92W 225/40 R18 92W 50 9.06 25.08 7.5 - 8 200/AA/A
R18 235/40 R18 95W 235/40 R18 95W 50 9.57 25.43 8 - 8.5 200/AA/A
R18 245/40 R18 97W 245/40 R18 97W 50 9.65 25.59 8 - 8.5 200/AA/A
R18 255/35 R18 94W 255/35 R18 94W 50 10.24 25.0 8.5 - 9 200/AA/A
R18 265/35 R18 97W 265/35 R18 97W 50 10.59 25.31 9 - 9.5 200/AA/A
R18 275/35 R18 95W 275/35 R18 95W 51 10.94 25.55 9 - 9.5 140/AA/A
R18 275/35 R18 99W 275/35 R18 99W 50 10.79 25.63 9 - 9.5 200/AA/A
R18 275/40 R18 99W 275/40 R18 99W 51 10.79 26.57 9 - 9.5 200/AA/A
R18 285/35 R18 101W 285/35 R18 101W 50 11.3 25.91 9.5 - 10 200/AA/A
R18 295/35 R18 99W 295/35 R18 99W 51 11.85 26.1 10 - 10.5 140/AA/A
R18 295/40 R18 103W 295/40 R18 103W 51 11.85 27.28 10 - 10.5 140/AA/A
R18 295/45 R18 112W 295/45 R18 112W 50 11.46 28.46 9.5 - 10 200/AA/A
R19 225/40 R19 93W 225/40 R19 93W 50 9.06 26.14 7.5 - 8 200/AA/A
R19 235/35 R19 91W 235/35 R19 91W 50 9.53 25.43 8 - 8.5 200/AA/A
R19 245/35 R19 93W 245/35 R19 93W 50 9.69 25.79 8 - 8.5 200/AA/A
R19 245/40 R19 98W 245/40 R19 98W 50 9.65 26.73 8 - 8.5 200/AA/A
R19 255/40 R19 100W 255/40 R19 100W 50 10.24 27.05 8.5 - 9 200/AA/A
R19 275/30 R19 96W 275/30 R19 96W 50 10.71 25.51 9 - 9.5 200/AA/A
R19 275/35 R19 100W 275/35 R19 100W 50 10.79 26.65 9 - 9.5 200/AA/A
R19 305/35 R19 102W 305/35 R19 102W 51 12.32 27.44 10 - 11 200/AA/A
R19 335/30 R19 103W 335/30 R19 103W 51 13.31 26.89 11.5 - 12 200/AA/A
R20 255/35 R20 97W 255/35 R20 97W 50 10.08 26.97 8.5 - 9 200/AA/A
R20 255/45 R20 101W 255/45 R20 101W 51 10.08 29.06 8 - 8.5 200/AA/A
R20 275/35 R20 102W 275/35 R20 102W 50 10.75 27.56 9 - 9.5 200/AA/A
R20 275/40 R20 106W 275/40 R20 106W 50 10.79 28.62 9 - 9.5 200/AA/A
R20 305/30 R20 103W 305/30 R20 103W 50 12.32 27.24 10.5 - 11 200/AA/A
R20 315/35 R20 110W 315/35 R20 110W 50 12.4 28.62 10.5 - 11 200/AA/A

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  • Mar 02, 2016
    Video

    TESTED: Nitto NT05

    We put professional driver Conrad Grunewald behind the wheel of a 2015 Corvette Stingray putting 407 horsepower to the ground and let him take a lap around the Streets of Willow on Nitto's NT05 performance rubber. Ride along and see how this tire handles on the race track!

  • Apr 04, 2014
    Video

    Nitto NT05

    Thanks for checking out our video on Nitto's max performance radial tire, the NT05! The rigorous development procedures Nitto used helped produce a tire with precise handling and performance.

  • Mar 14, 2014
    Video

    Nitto NT05 - Max Performance Tire

    The NT05 is a max performance tire that was developed through extensive computer simulation modeling and on-track testing. These rigorous development procedures helped produce a street tire that provides precise and responsive handling and performance. Knowing the tire is responding to your inputs will inspire your confidence.

  • Oct 30, 2013
    Video

    HOT ROD Unlimited Tests 200-Treadwear Tires on a 1970 Plymouth | Tire Rack

    HOT ROD Magazine visited our test track to find out which 200-treadwear tire will give you the best performance on an autocross-prepped muscle car. They tested six handling-oriented, street-legal performance tires on a ridiculous four-door, big-block powered 1970 Plymouth Satellite that outran a BMW on our test track!

  • Mar 05, 2010
    Video

    Nitto NT05 Max Performance Tire

    The NT05 is a max performance tire that gives you more of what you want: 38% more cornering force and 34% more lateral stiffness compared to the Nitto NT555. Youll feel the difference in the steering wheel with quicker response, crisper turn-in, and improved grip that results in faster and more consistent lap times.

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