67SS&99SS

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I just purchased a set of torque thrust 2 rims for my SS. 17x9.5 and 17x11. I have decided that I am running the nitto drag radial on the back, but I was wondering which would be the better tire for the front as far as tread wear? I would like to have a set of matched tires (nitto on front and back), but, I want what is going to last the longest, since I know I'll have to replace the back tires around every 12-15K miles.

blake89mustang

i would check the treadwear number. which ever one is higher the lobger it last.

Ling_650vette

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I'd venture to say the KDWs would last longer than the 555s. But then again, it all depends on your driving habits.

67SS&99SS

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On discount tire's site, it said that they both had a 300 rating. I went on ahead and ordered the nittos. The sales rep said that I would probably like them better anyway. I've had the kdw before and they were bad about wearing the corners off the tires too fast. Like, 5,000 miles

02SS:ZEUS

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Nitto makes a 275/40/zr17 555 with a tread wear of 300 that works great. And it is a very close resemblence to the bigger Nitto 315/35/zr17 555r drag radial. Its a great combo.

GMmexican

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can u post some pics of your new tires on you TT's if possible?

67SS&99SS

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Pictures are in this thread. https://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-tires/447971-just-got-tt2s-my-99-ss.html

Flawless02SS

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The tread wear rating can only be compared within the same brand tire. A 300 rating Nitto will not be the same as a 300 tread wear rating on a BFG. May be close, but they wont be the same. A BFG rating of 280, may be the same as a Goodyear rating of 320. Feel me?