I need tire information.

[Cheeseheadbob]

Hey folks, I'm getting new widened wheels (9.5") and need to know where to get the Nitto (spelling)? Drag Radials. Any help would be appreciated, Thanks.

[RoyLPita]

Check the threads. I saw one that said that they could be had at www.discounttire.com .

[AzMarauder]

Hey folks, I'm getting new widened wheels (9.5") and need to know where to get the Nitto (spelling)? Drag Radials. Any help would be appreciated, Thanks.Discount Tire...

[SergntMac]

Since our sponsoring vendor, TiresDirect, does not carry the Nitto line anymore, I think it's okay to post suggestions to other resources. If not, I'm sure this will get fixed.

Yep, Discount Tire (who has retail stores) carries the Nitto drag radial. So does Just Tires (also has retail stores). In fact, Just Tires will come to your home (or office) too, and install on the spot!

Look around your neighborhood for the green and yellow trademarked sign. Both Discount, and Just, have web based dealer locators by zip code too.

BTW, I shopped for Nitto drag radials about a month ago, only Just Tires offered me the same price both on line and at the retail stores, 268 bucks each, installed.

Happy motoring!

[MM03MOK]

Since our sponsoring vendor, TiresDirect, does not carry the Nitto line anymore, I think it's okay to post suggestions to other resources. If not, I'm sure this will get fixed.
Not a problem.....got the URLs?

[Warpath]

mmmm Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Third only to Big Shoulders Porter which I haven't seen in years and Sierra Nevada Porter.

[DEFYANT]

My Nittos came today from:

Discount Tire Direct.

If you want heat cycling, you'll have to place your order by phone.

1-800-707-8473

[bigslim]

Ditto what he said^^^^^^.

[David Morton]

Nitto 305/45-18 555R Extreme Drag Radials x2.

$233 each +$15 per for heat cycling, free shipping.

Total order $496, placed Aug 30, 2005.

These are for the track and the shows (of course).

Ooorah!

[BillyGman]

Here's a link to the webpage on the discounttiredirect website which clearly lists the Nitto drag radials (they're the "NT555R" ones.....make sure the "R" is on the end). Just click on the "P305/45/18" size. But as "Defyant" stated, you'll have to telephone your order in to get the $15 heat cycling option which I recommend that you do since the Nitto tire company told me over the phone that they recommend that service for their tires....


http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireProductCategoryDetailB rnd.do?tpc=NITHV4&tp=Competition

[RoyLPita]

Here's a link to the webpage on the discounttiredirect website which clearly lists the Nitto drag radials (they're the "NT555R" ones.....make sure the "R" is on the end). Just click on the "P305/45/18" size. But as "Defyant" stated, you'll have to telephone your order in to get the $15 heat cycling option which I recommend that you do since the Nitto tire company told me over the phone that they recommend that service for their tires....



http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireProductCategoryDetailB rnd.do?tpc=NITHV4&tp=Competition


What does heat cycling do???

[fastblackmerc]

What does heat cycling do???
Was just going to ask the same thing ^^^^^^^

[DEFYANT]

What does heat cycling do???
This is from Discount Tire Direct:



<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=text>Understanding Heat Cycling</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=left height=5>http://www.discounttiredirect.com/images/regGoldSpacer.gif</TD></TR><TR><TD height=15>http://www.discounttiredirect.com/images/kotspacer.gif</TD></TR><TR><TD class=text>A competition tire is built with a highly sophisticated tread compound, capable of sustaining traction throughout a much wider temperature range, but also extremely sensitive to the first heat cycle of its use. http://www.discounttiredirect.com/images/heatCyclMach.gif If the first cycle is not performed correctly, the tread may develop irregular compounding, leading to poor wear and inconsistent traction. In the past, many racers tried to "heat cycle" their own tires with mixed results. Besides the inconsistency, there was the invenienceof mounting and dismounting the tires before using them to race (after the first heat cycle, a competition tire must be rested 24 to 48 hours to reform the molecular bonds). The Discount Tire heat cycling system uses rollers of proprietary design and placement.</TD></TR><TR><TD height=10>http://www.discounttiredirect.com/images/kotspacer.gif</TD></TR><TR><TD class=text>The system generates uniform heating and temperature build up throughout the tread (a condition not achievable on a vehicle due to camber). A soft temperature curve, where the tire is gradually heated and then cooled over a specified time (ambient temperature must be consisten as well), is maintained and monitored during the cycle. </TD><TR><TD height=15>http://www.discounttiredirect.com/images/kotspacer.gif</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=left height=5>http://www.discounttiredirect.com/images/heatCyclGraphic.gif</TD></TR><TR><TD height=15>http://www.discounttiredirect.com/images/kotspacer.gif</TD></TR><TR><TD class=text>In this way the entire tread is heat cycled uniformly throughout its depth and width. In the time it takes to freight the tires, they have "rested" long enough to be race ready.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[RoyLPita]

This is from Discount Tire Direct:



<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=text>Understanding Heat Cycling</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=left height=5>http://www.discounttiredirect.com/images/regGoldSpacer.gif</TD></TR><TR><TD height=15>http://www.discounttiredirect.com/images/kotspacer.gif</TD></TR><TR><TD class=text>A competition tire is built with a highly sophisticated tread compound, capable of sustaining traction throughout a much wider temperature range, but also extremely sensitive to the first heat cycle of its use. http://www.discounttiredirect.com/images/heatCyclMach.gif If the first cycle is not performed correctly, the tread may develop irregular compounding, leading to poor wear and inconsistent traction. In the past, many racers tried to "heat cycle" their own tires with mixed results. Besides the inconsistency, there was the invenienceof mounting and dismounting the tires before using them to race (after the first heat cycle, a competition tire must be rested 24 to 48 hours to reform the molecular bonds). The Discount Tire heat cycling system uses rollers of proprietary design and placement.</TD></TR><TR><TD height=10>http://www.discounttiredirect.com/images/kotspacer.gif</TD></TR><TR><TD class=text>The system generates uniform heating and temperature build up throughout the tread (a condition not achievable on a vehicle due to camber). A soft temperature curve, where the tire is gradually heated and then cooled over a specified time (ambient temperature must be consisten as well), is maintained and monitored during the cycle. </TD><TR><TD height=15>http://www.discounttiredirect.com/images/kotspacer.gif</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=left height=5>http://www.discounttiredirect.com/images/heatCyclGraphic.gif</TD></TR><TR><TD height=15>http://www.discounttiredirect.com/images/kotspacer.gif</TD></TR><TR><TD class=text>In this way the entire tread is heat cycled uniformly throughout its depth and width. In the time it takes to freight the tires, they have "rested" long enough to be race ready.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Thanx for the lesson. It is appreciated.

[BillyGman]

When I first read that heat cycling article on the discounttiredirect website, I suspected that it might be just sales hype, so I went on the Nitto tire website to get their telephone number, and I called them to ask them about the need for heat cycling their drag radial tires, and they confirmed that it is in fact something that they DO recommend. ;)