Tests – · none yet Owners 28 · 26 reviews
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Nitto NT01 vs Nitto NT05 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 26 + 43 owner reviews. How we score
NT05 is ahead, 50–42
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Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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60
Dry
NT05 +262Why this score
Source NT01 NT05 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 63 (est.) ≈ 64 (est.) Reviews found online 56 60 NT01: 60% × 63.2 (est.) + 40% × 56.3 = 60
NT05: 60% × 64.5 (est.) + 40% × 59.5 = 62
No road tests of dry for NT01. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
No road tests of dry for NT05. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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27
Wet
NT05 +1542Why this score
Source NT01 NT05 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 38 (est.) ≈ 49 (est.) Reviews found online 10 31 NT01: 60% × 37.6 (est.) + 40% × 10 = 27
NT05: 60% × 48.9 (est.) + 40% × 30.8 = 42
No road tests of wet for NT01. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for NT05. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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35
Snow
NT05 +338Why this score
Source NT01 NT05 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 51 (est.) ≈ 53 (est.) Reviews found online 10 15 NT01: 60% × 51.3 (est.) + 40% × 10 = 35
NT05: 60% × 52.8 (est.) + 40% × 14.7 = 38
No road tests of snow for NT01. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
No road tests of snow for NT05. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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36
Comfort
NT05 +1248Why this score
Source NT01 NT05 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 59 (est.) ≈ 62 (est.) Reviews found online 21 38 NT01: 40% × 59.1 (est.) + 60% × 20.9 = 36
NT05: 40% × 62.5 (est.) + 60% × 37.9 = 48
No road tests of comfort for NT01. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for NT05. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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45
Noise
NT05 +1762Why this score
Source NT01 NT05 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 13 55 NT01: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 12.6 = 45
NT05: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 54.6 = 62
No road tests of noise for NT01 or NT05. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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45
Treadwear
NT05 +550Why this score
Source NT01 NT05 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 54 (est.) ≈ 57 (est.) Reviews found online 31 40 NT01: 60% × 53.8 (est.) + 40% × 31.4 = 45
NT05: 60% × 56.9 (est.) + 40% × 39.9 = 50
No road tests of treadwear for NT01. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for NT05. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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46
Handling (owners)
NT05 +955Why this score
Source NT01 NT05 Reviews found online 46 55
Scores at a glance
| Category | Nitto NT01 | Nitto NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 42 | 50 |
| Dry | 60 | 62 |
| Wet | 27 | 42 |
| Snow | 35 | 38 |
| Comfort | 36 | 48 |
| Noise | 45 | 62 |
| Treadwear | 45 | 50 |
| Handling (owners) | 46 | 55 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
42
/ 100
NT01
50
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NT05
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A NT01
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and traction once warmed up
- Outstanding tread life and durability for a track tire (wears like iron)
- Consistent performance across multiple heat cycles with minimal degradation
Cons
- High risk of hydroplaning and poor performance in heavy rain or standing water
- Loud road noise and harsh ride quality when used for street driving
- Slow to warm up properly on the street, leading to faster wear off-track
Tire B NT05
Pros
- Exceptional dry traction and cornering grip
- Predictable and progressive handling limits
- Good value and competitive price point for a performance tire
Cons
- Poor performance and traction in heavy rain or wet conditions
- Can be noisy or develop a whistling sound at highway speeds
- May overheat or struggle under extreme track conditions for prolonged sessions
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Nitto NT01 | B · Nitto NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | 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 |
| Sizes in common | 9 | 9 |
Which one should you actually buy?
42
/ 100
Nitto NT01
50
/ 100
Nitto NT05
Winner: Nitto NT05 — better noise, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Nitto NT05 scores 62 vs 45 on noise.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Nitto NT05 scores 42 vs 27 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Nitto NT05 scores 48 vs 36 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Nitto NT05 scores 55 vs 46 on handling.
Tire A · Nitto NT01
Tire B · Nitto NT05
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NT01 or NT05?
Which is better in the wet, NT01 or NT05?
Nitto NT05, 42 vs 27 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, NT01 or NT05?
Neither, by our numbers: 60 vs 62 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is better in snow, NT01 or NT05?
Nitto NT05, 38 vs 35 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, NT01 or NT05?
Nitto NT05, 62 vs 45 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, NT01 or NT05?
Nitto NT05, 48 vs 36 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, NT01 or NT05?
Nitto NT05, 50 vs 45 on our treadwear score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology