Spotted, Mark (merc) leaving my house with two new 295's on his car [Archive]

Stranger in the Black Sedan

06-30-2009, 06:18 AM

I had the pleasure of meeting Mark (merc) in person last night and I installed two 295's on his widened wheels at my house (with his help! they barely barely fit my machine). I got to test ride in his car with the new tires on! Holy crap that is a fast car (11.6 1/4 mile I think he said). The back roads near my house also *may* have been repaved with some 12" wide stripes. I think I will go take some pics of the road later tonight LOL. That car is INTENSE

Steve

GordonB

06-30-2009, 06:21 AM

Steve,
I can bet that Merc was delighted to meet you and have great work done on his car!
GordonB

Stranger in the Black Sedan

06-30-2009, 06:23 AM

Ha he got to see me turn bright red when he first pulled in and it dawned on me just how wide those wheels are and whether they were going to fit on my machine. Those things are like steam roller drums.

CBT

06-30-2009, 06:24 AM

Did you meet his better half, Pam? Good folks.

Stranger in the Black Sedan

06-30-2009, 06:25 AM

Yes I did, they are indeed great folks.

merc

06-30-2009, 06:38 AM

I have never been excited about a tire change until now. The NT555 (Street tire) was a good performer at the beginning, but faded quickly as rear wheel torque increased. Steve did an excellent job of mounting and balancing the new tires. One of the best hands in the business. The 295 wheels were a challenge for Steve's equipment, but he was up to the task. After a couple of hours we were on the road again with much improved grip. If you have widen wheels take a good look at the new NT05 series tire. It's not a drag radial, but it adds a little more grip then the older 555's.

Stranger in the Black Sedan

06-30-2009, 06:39 AM

LOL I wouldn't say I am "in the business", I am an insanely anal retentive hobbyist with some tools, but thanks just the same

CBT

06-30-2009, 06:40 AM

I have never been excited about a tire change until now. The NT555 (Street tire) was a good performer at the beginning, but faded quickly as rear wheel torque increased. Steve did an excellent job of mounting and balancing the new tires. One of the best hands in the business. The 295 wheels were a challenge for Steve's equipment, but he was up to the task. After a couple of hours we were on the road again with much improved grip. If you have widen wheels take a good look at the new NT05 series tire. It's not a drag radial, but it adds a little more grip then the older 555's.

Useless without pics, I know you own a camera!!

FordNut

06-30-2009, 07:04 AM

I have never been excited about a tire change until now. The NT555 (Street tire) was a good performer at the beginning, but faded quickly as rear wheel torque increased. Steve did an excellent job of mounting and balancing the new tires. One of the best hands in the business. The 295 wheels were a challenge for Steve's equipment, but he was up to the task. After a couple of hours we were on the road again with much improved grip. If you have widen wheels take a good look at the new NT05 series tire. It's not a drag radial, but it adds a little more grip then the older 555's.

Is there a matching tire that fits the front?

merc

06-30-2009, 07:33 AM

Is there a matching tire that fits the front?

No Brian, I use NT 555 in 235 50 18 size up front.

Useless without pics, I know you own a camera!!

Picks coming soon.

merc

06-30-2009, 08:36 PM

I took a couple of pictures tonight.

http://gallery.me.com/mwhite26/100383/IMG_0311/web.jpg?ver=12464192020001

http://gallery.me.com/mwhite26/100383/IMG_0312/web.jpg?ver=12464192600001

http://gallery.me.com/mwhite26/100383/IMG_0309/web.jpg?ver=12464192390001

Glockafella

06-30-2009, 08:47 PM

clean them pipes!!

CBT

07-01-2009, 02:43 AM

mmmm, beefy!

TiTo35

07-01-2009, 06:48 AM

Thats a mean looking tire!!! :up:

Blown3.8

07-01-2009, 07:29 PM

So I guess you may have more trouble mounting the 315 35 17's I have to put on my 10" wheels? Do you think you can get er dun?

merc

07-01-2009, 07:56 PM

So I guess you may have more trouble mounting the 315 35 17's I have to put on my 10" wheels? Do you think you can get er dun?

I can answer that question, No, No way, No how. :flamer: Sorry bro...

Stranger in the Black Sedan

07-02-2009, 04:47 AM

Yeah no way, the 295 was the absolute limit, the sidewall was hitting the arm on my machine and it took most of the strength I had to get the first bead on with it hitting like that.

WildMarauder

08-02-2009, 05:27 AM

Please give us detailed feedback on these tires. My 555's on widened rims are running out of life and will need replacement this fall. The 555's are marginal for traction when I get into the boost. What are the 05's like in daily driving? Can they handle Florida rain? Thanks.

I have never been excited about a tire change until now. The NT555 (Street tire) was a good performer at the beginning, but faded quickly as rear wheel torque increased. Steve did an excellent job of mounting and balancing the new tires. One of the best hands in the business. The 295 wheels were a challenge for Steve's equipment, but he was up to the task. After a couple of hours we were on the road again with much improved grip. If you have widen wheels take a good look at the new NT05 series tire. It's not a drag radial, but it adds a little more grip then the older 555's.