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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 12:01 AM
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Default Re: Nitto INVO users... feedback needed!!!

Originally Posted by schwarzer
I got my SSB SRT-6 at less than 8K miles and its original Continental still at 12/12 rating 15 months ago. After 2 past Dragon runs, at 16K and prior to the recent 2013 Spring Dragon I decided to put the Nitto Invo.
225/40ZR18XL
285/30ZR19XL

Aware that I have been driving with 8 yrs old tires, I have been saving for a while for this - so when I do research to buy money wasn’t really a concern. The SRT-6 just got NW DCAI and EC tune installed, but I am not a A”” Hauling driver – after reading that all other basic functions were rated well - what then really won me over originally was that Invo crazy patterns, I just got to try! Recommended by my A”” Hauling buddy made the deal for me.

On the way to the Fontana it practically rained most the 400 miles – Invo passed with flying color – solid performance - there was not even a hint of hydroplane what so ever. I was very skeptical about the manufacturer’s claims of this aspect of the design but now I am beginning to think there might be st to it.

On the various Dragon runs I did all kinds of those things that I am not supposed to do to find out about Invo - like tail wagging tire squealing and slip sliding – well the Invo got me planted on the road.

Here is the new thing – usually I got comments on the car – this time I got comments on the tire! I have gone through only about 1k miles with the Invo so who knows what comes later – but for now I am happy with it.

there you go John - not a canyon carver but mean spirited driver on occasions.







This is exactly what I wanted to hear, thanks!! I think I'm going to buy them simply to satisfy my curiosity. I look at tires like shoes -- literally. Don't like 'em, they'll either wear out or I'll get a blister. Either way, not married to them.

I read about 12-15 reviews on various high-HP forums (Viper, SVT, Porsche, etc) and all of them had very favorable things to say about the straight-line grip. The Viper guy was stoked about their track performance as well. While it's a given that these aren't track tires, he said they performed "as good as a hi-perf summer tire possibly could." He said he matched his lap times that he previously laid with Michelin PS2 with the INVO after experimenting with the PSI. Works for me!!!

Those are some awesome looking meats, excellent pics!

Cheers,

--John
 
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