Nitto Invo Review 275/35/18
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Nitto Invo Review 275/35/18
Just had the Nitto Invo's put on yesterday. My fronts are still stock as they have enough tread to last through at leaset this set of rears. I upped the size again. From 265 to 275. Not enought drive time on the nittos to make a decent review but I'll post here as I break them in.
Side wall is not as nice as some of the other tires (sort of plain) but the price was good. Just under $250 each (mount, bal, nitrofill, shop costs, etc...)
I'm not sure how the stagger will effect things but I'll update that too.
Anyone else have the stagger 245 Front - 275 rear??? Did the feel strange at all...?
Side wall is not as nice as some of the other tires (sort of plain) but the price was good. Just under $250 each (mount, bal, nitrofill, shop costs, etc...)
I'm not sure how the stagger will effect things but I'll update that too.
Anyone else have the stagger 245 Front - 275 rear??? Did the feel strange at all...?
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Just had the Nitto Invo's put on yesterday. My fronts are still stock as they have enough tread to last through at leaset this set of rears. I upped the size again. From 265 to 275. Not enought drive time on the nittos to make a decent review but I'll post here as I break them in.
Side wall is not as nice as some of the other tires (sort of plain) but the price was good. Just under $250 each (mount, bal, nitrofill, shop costs, etc...)
I'm not sure how the stagger will effect things but I'll update that too.
Anyone else have the stagger 245 Front - 275 rear??? Did the feel strange at all...?
Side wall is not as nice as some of the other tires (sort of plain) but the price was good. Just under $250 each (mount, bal, nitrofill, shop costs, etc...)
I'm not sure how the stagger will effect things but I'll update that too.
Anyone else have the stagger 245 Front - 275 rear??? Did the feel strange at all...?
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First ride on the highway felt odd. Crossing lanes catching the ruts from traffic. Sort of like when I had the prostreet car but less pronounced. Still a noticable difference. Hard exit corning felt less stable. Might just be a pressure diff between front and rear. I'll check tonight and will be traveling a couple hundred miles over the next 2 days.
Chubbs, what pressure are you running front and rear?
Chubbs, what pressure are you running front and rear?
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Thought about them too but the shop had the invo's in stock. Also the treadlife, and ride quality of the invo is said to be superior.. I asked around and the Invo's had great reviews. This rim shop is a major player in S. Florida and they install al ton of the invo's on high end cars.
I figure worst case I will need a new set shortly anyway... lol
I figure worst case I will need a new set shortly anyway... lol
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At times, I believe they feel less planted on fast sweeping corners than the Pirelli's when new.
No rubbing so far.
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Update:
About 300 miles on them and used to them now. They grip very well from a dig. Not DR good but better then the Pzero's or Faulkin's I had before.
Cornering is good overall but the larger size does grip the truck ruts on the highway. I have been running them at 40psi and have not experimented with other pressures. All around so far so good and good price. No rain in S. FL so can not comment yet about wet traction.
I'd still keep my options open to the NT-05 at this point but let's see how the wear...
About 300 miles on them and used to them now. They grip very well from a dig. Not DR good but better then the Pzero's or Faulkin's I had before.
Cornering is good overall but the larger size does grip the truck ruts on the highway. I have been running them at 40psi and have not experimented with other pressures. All around so far so good and good price. No rain in S. FL so can not comment yet about wet traction.
I'd still keep my options open to the NT-05 at this point but let's see how the wear...
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I just had Toyo's in 265 installed on the rear to replace my slick Pirellis. Need to put come more miles on them before I can give my full impressions.
Plenty of grip under acceleration.
Plenty of grip under acceleration.
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I'm going to try Kumhos or Nittos next time.
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Kinda funny because I didn't think anybody on MBWorld was running on the Invos. Glad this thread came up in a google search.
I was looking for reviews on the Invos, since it looks like I might need new rear tires soon. I've been running Goodyear GS-D3's since I first got my rims a few years ago, but have been wanting to change it up a 'bit.
My cousin has been running the Invo's on his Galant for a while, so I know that the treadwear is good. As for performance, he said that they're good, but was wondering if anybody on here ever ran on the GS-D3's before and how they compare to the Invo's.
Right now, I'm debating between the Invo's and Hankook Ventus V12's. Not quite sure which route I'm gonna take yet with my new tires, but thought I'd bump this thread to see if there was anymore feedback (since this thread was started back in March).
I was looking for reviews on the Invos, since it looks like I might need new rear tires soon. I've been running Goodyear GS-D3's since I first got my rims a few years ago, but have been wanting to change it up a 'bit.
My cousin has been running the Invo's on his Galant for a while, so I know that the treadwear is good. As for performance, he said that they're good, but was wondering if anybody on here ever ran on the GS-D3's before and how they compare to the Invo's.
Right now, I'm debating between the Invo's and Hankook Ventus V12's. Not quite sure which route I'm gonna take yet with my new tires, but thought I'd bump this thread to see if there was anymore feedback (since this thread was started back in March).
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I was looking for reviews on the Invos, since it looks like I might need new rear tires soon. I've been running Goodyear GS-D3's since I first got my rims a few years ago, but have been wanting to change it up a 'bit.
My cousin has been running the Invo's on his Galant for a while, so I know that the treadwear is good. As for performance, he said that they're good, but was wondering if anybody on here ever ran on the GS-D3's before and how they compare to the Invo's.
My cousin has been running the Invo's on his Galant for a while, so I know that the treadwear is good. As for performance, he said that they're good, but was wondering if anybody on here ever ran on the GS-D3's before and how they compare to the Invo's.
I run the 245 up front and the 275 in the rear of my S. Mainly I tired them do to the price, as I wasn't about to put the stock 050 PP's back on at 250+ each. A 140 treadware on a 4500 lb car is just plain stupid, IMHO.
Anyway, in order of DRY grip:
1. Bridgestone 050 pp's
2. Good year GS-D3
3. Nitto 555's
For wet:
1. Good year GS-D3
2. Nitto 555's
3. Bridgestone 050 pp's
Good luck
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Can't comment about the Invos, but I do have and RECOMEND the 555's. I have raced on the GS-D3's, and they are a GREAT tire. I would rank them slightly better than the 555's, and CERTAINLY better than the Invos.
I run the 245 up front and the 275 in the rear of my S. Mainly I tired them do to the price, as I wasn't about to put the stock 050 PP's back on at 250+ each. A 140 treadware on a 4500 lb car is just plain stupid, IMHO.
Anyway, in order of DRY grip:
1. Bridgestone 050 pp's
2. Good year GS-D3
3. Nitto 555's
For wet:
1. Good year GS-D3
2. Nitto 555's
3. Bridgestone 050 pp's
Good luck
I run the 245 up front and the 275 in the rear of my S. Mainly I tired them do to the price, as I wasn't about to put the stock 050 PP's back on at 250+ each. A 140 treadware on a 4500 lb car is just plain stupid, IMHO.
Anyway, in order of DRY grip:
1. Bridgestone 050 pp's
2. Good year GS-D3
3. Nitto 555's
For wet:
1. Good year GS-D3
2. Nitto 555's
3. Bridgestone 050 pp's
Good luck
Someone also recommended that Hankook Ventus V12. I've heard about them, but not sure if I want to go that route.
The one thing that is really making me think of going with the Invos is that they're not directional, which means I'll be able to swap from side to side without issue. Economically, it'll save some money in the long term and I don't intend on tracking my car, nor do I drive anywhere near as fast as in the past.
My main concerns are reliability, comfort, longevity, without sacrificing too much performance (handling is important to me, since I live in the hills with lots of twisties).
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1. Kuhmo's, VERY noisy, harsh, and requires frequent balancing. Otherwise a GREAT CHEAP tire
2. Yokahamo's, agian NOISY and wear fast. But a Better tire than the Kuhmo's overall.
3. Michelins, Only stay soft for ONE summer, over the winter they get HARD as bricks and VERY harsh. AND STUPIDLY PRICED for what you get
My gut call for you would be the Nitto 555's. The Goodyears will outperform them, in almost ALL aspects VERY slightly, but the Nitto's will last longer and are WAY cheaper. If that matters. Otherwise, BY ALL MEANS the GS-D3 is one of my ALL time BEST picks for spirited driving in ANY weather
Good luck
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I'm actually leaning towards getting the Invo's. Worse case scenario, they're decent enough tires that I'll keep them until they're done and change out on my next set in a year and a 1/2.
At least, in that 1 1/2 years, I'll have really cool looking tires...LOL...We'll see what I do. I think it all depends on what kind of deal I get on them.
At least, in that 1 1/2 years, I'll have really cool looking tires...LOL...We'll see what I do. I think it all depends on what kind of deal I get on them.
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Just had the Nitto Invo's put on yesterday. My fronts are still stock as they have enough tread to last through at leaset this set of rears. I upped the size again. From 265 to 275. Not enought drive time on the nittos to make a decent review but I'll post here as I break them in.
Side wall is not as nice as some of the other tires (sort of plain) but the price was good. Just under $250 each (mount, bal, nitrofill, shop costs, etc...)
I'm not sure how the stagger will effect things but I'll update that too.
Anyone else have the stagger 245 Front - 275 rear??? Did the feel strange at all...?
Side wall is not as nice as some of the other tires (sort of plain) but the price was good. Just under $250 each (mount, bal, nitrofill, shop costs, etc...)
I'm not sure how the stagger will effect things but I'll update that too.
Anyone else have the stagger 245 Front - 275 rear??? Did the feel strange at all...?
I have 245 pilots front and 275 invos in the rear. Perfect set up for street, strip and luxury driving. Very quiet. Side wall is softer than pilots but I need traction worse than cornering, so rear pressure is set low (34PSI). At 42 PSI, then handle well. Great traction from a dig, at the track or street. Water driving is superb!
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Have you Michelin Pilot PS2s yet? I have tried about 6 sets of diff brands so far in 13k miles on my car. I have to say the Michelin's are by far the best tire brand i have ever had on any car. The car handles much much better and it has great traction in both wet and dry environment. They are pricey but worth every penny!
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First one IS Bridgestone 050 PP's. They are almost 1 second faster around beaverun than the PS2's in a C32. Treadware 140, so this is a draw back, but again MUCH CHEAPER.
Next, the Goodyear GS-D3, again faster around beaverun, and again CHEAPER. Longer tread life than teh 050, but not as good in the dry. MUCH better in the wet than either the 050 or PS2.
There are more, call tirerack and have a LONG chat with them. No they are NOT Gods, but they do give Good solid advice. I keep in touch at the local tracks to see what wining, for my own personal usage.
Next, the Goodyear GS-D3, again faster around beaverun, and again CHEAPER. Longer tread life than teh 050, but not as good in the dry. MUCH better in the wet than either the 050 or PS2.
There are more, call tirerack and have a LONG chat with them. No they are NOT Gods, but they do give Good solid advice. I keep in touch at the local tracks to see what wining, for my own personal usage.
