Nitto NT05
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Value, average: 27
Key Facts
- Official web page
- Many sizes of this line have been discontinued.
- Available Sizes in Line: 34
- Year Released: 2009
- Regions for sale: USA+, Canada, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Middle East
Summary
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Tire Rank :: Nitto NT05
78 316 in Passenger / Summer
15 33 in Max Performance Summer
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
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Mar 02, 2016Video
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!
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Apr 04, 2014Video
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.
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Mar 14, 2014Video
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.
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 | Max inflation pressure | Section width | Overall diameter | Approved rim width | Utqg | Price |
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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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Questions and Answers
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Mar 02, 2016Video
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!
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Apr 04, 2014Video
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, 2014Video
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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Oct 30, 2013Video
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!
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Mar 05, 2010Video
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.