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Old 01-22-2007, 10:26 AM
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Which one is a better tire?? im about to buy a new set and can't make up my mind. I'll be driving back and forth from school. And I also want something that will give me good traction in the rain. So if you guys have either one let me know what you think about it. I read some reviews and some people love them or hate for each tire so if you guys can help thanks .
Old 01-22-2007, 10:57 AM
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I have the KDW's and I love them. I have had them in rain and such and had no problems. Definately a GOOD tire in my opinion.
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Nittos suck in the rain
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I have Nitto Extremes and they're great tires. Handle very well in wet and dry conditions and 300 tread life rating. No tire no noise at all and overall decent price. Good looking tire to boot as well. I highly recommend them.
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Originally Posted by LS1MONSTER
I have Nitto Extremes and they're great tires. Handle very well in wet and dry conditions and 300 tread life rating. No tire no noise at all and overall decent price. Good looking tire to boot as well. I highly recommend them.

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nittos are great in the rain....22psi and ur set....
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yes i have 305 35 18s and theyre good in the rain.. the have about 95% tread on them though.
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My KDW's were excelent in the rain. Even when they started to go past the wear bars. They cost a little more than the nittos, but its deff worth it. Mostlikely will be the only street tire I will ever run on this car unless I end up running the new BFG R1.
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I went with the KDW2 over the 555s because the tread pattern looks cooler. True story, since they cost about the same, and there seems to be an equal number of people who like each.
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I like both tires, I like the thread of the BFG but i love the smooth clean sidewalls of the nitto's
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Originally Posted by DONAIMIAN
My KDW's were excelent in the rain. Even when they started to go past the wear bars. They cost a little more than the nittos, but its deff worth it. Mostlikely will be the only street tire I will ever run on this car unless I end up running the new BFG R1.
yeah they still hooked with cords showing at 130mph
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Originally Posted by HAMRHEAD
Nittos suck in the rain
your talkin about 555r, not 555. they are great, i've been usin em the past 4 years and they are great in the rain
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not trying to hijack but how many miles have you all gotten with these two tires?
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I have been through 4 and on my 5th set of nitto 555, and get about 20k--24k out of them, had KDW's and nitto hooks better and last longer i think, my moms TA when she had it had KDW's and she only got 18K out of them, and thats my mom driving, but she will kick the rear aroung once in a while, but not just burn them like i would and she still got less.
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well guys thanks for all the advise, i decided to get the kdw, simply cause ive had bfg's in the past on my old truck, and my dad has it on his truck now. its just a brand that ive had good experience with. so thanks alot!!!


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