DE/track pads and tires

[ky911sc]

Been tracking the 993 on NT05 tires and Pagid orange pads for a couple of years.
Time for new parts this year, what are the favorites these days?

[Bill Verburg]

Originally Posted by ky911sc

Been tracking the 993 on NT05 tires and Pagid orange pads for a couple of years.
Time for new parts this year, what are the favorites these days?

NT01 and Pagid 29(yellow) are my choice

NT05 is drag radial and Nitto intends them to be used only on the rear axle of drag racers.

Pagid had 2 yellows(they may have others now as their line was expanded last year)
19 and 29, I like the 29 a bit more than 19

Tire choice also depends on the wheels you have w/ 8.5 & 10 x18 234/40 or 245/40 front and 275/35 rear NT01 is a great choice, you sacrifice some ultimate grip but get terrific life

[jhg41977]

Ive been running Pagod 19 (yellow) for several years, very happy.

Last year I ran Yokohama AD08Rs, happy with them, still a street tire but more grip than many others.

Just purchased a set of NT01s for this year.

[ky911sc]

Thanks for the feedback.
Going for a set of NT01

The NT 05 is a streetable tire, the NT555 is the drag tire.

[Bill Verburg]

Originally Posted by ky911sc

Thanks for the feedback.
Going for a set of NT01

The NT 05 is a streetable tire, the NT555 is the drag tire.

Ok I see, they have 2 versions of the NT05

The NT05R drag radial works in unison with the NT05 max performance street tire, so you can put the drag radials on the rear axle, where rear-wheel drive vehicles need the most traction, and the NT05s on the front axle. When developing both product lines, Nitto developed sizing to fit modern performance vehicles.