Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
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Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | NT 01 | NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 94 | 84 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 97 |
| Source | NT 01 | NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 46 | 63 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 69 |
| Source | NT 01 | NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 46 | 43 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
| Source | NT 01 | NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 59 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 81 |
| Source | NT 01 | NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 84 |
| Category | Nitto NT 01 | Nitto NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 66 | 65 |
| Dry | 94 | 84 |
| Wet | 46 | 63 |
| Comfort | 46 | 43 |
| Treadwear | 73 | 59 |
| Handling | 83 | 84 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
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Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Nitto NT01 is widely regarded as a high-value, track-focused semi-slick tire that excels in dry conditions, offering impressive longevity compared to its competitors. While it provides exceptional grip and consistent performance for track enthusiasts, users must exercise extreme caution in wet conditions due to a significant risk of hydroplaning.
The Nitto NT05 is widely regarded as a specialized extreme performance tire that excels in track-day environments and spirited driving scenarios. While users appreciate its predictable handling and progressive feedback, it is frequently criticized for rapid tread wear and significant road noise, making it a polarizing choice for daily commuting.
| Attribute | A · Nitto NT 01 | B · Nitto NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Extreme Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 17 | 23 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 19″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 6.3/32″ | 7.2/32″ |
| UTQG | 100 A A | 200 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | 50 psi |
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Too close to call: Nitto NT 01 and Nitto NT05 are within 2 points overall. Nitto NT 01 is stronger on treadwear, dry and comfort. Nitto NT05 is stronger on wet.
Nitto NT05 scores 63 vs 46 on wet.
Nitto NT 01 scores 73 vs 59 on treadwear.
Nitto NT 01 scores 94 vs 84 on dry.
Nitto NT 01 scores 46 vs 43 on comfort.
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.
