555r drag radial or II extreme nittos?
01-31-2008, 01:03 PM
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555r drag radial or II extreme nittos? daily driven 2000 trans am vette rims 18s 400 hp
should i get the nitto 555r drag radial or 555r II extreme for daily street driving
should i get the nitto 555r drag radial or 555r II extreme for daily street driving
01-31-2008, 02:56 PM
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The NT555R II is a road race tire with a stiffer sidewall and a different tread compound. The NT555R is the drag radial you want.
I really like my Nitto's, after a nice warmup they stick fairly well, and I'm putting 400HP to the wheels.
Mickey Thompsons are the best but the Nitto's will get better mileage.
I really like my Nitto's, after a nice warmup they stick fairly well, and I'm putting 400HP to the wheels.
Mickey Thompsons are the best but the Nitto's will get better mileage.
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555r's here work really well and last 15,000 miles and can be driven in the rain.
MT's 5,000 miles and cant be driven in the rain slight advantage at the track none on the street.
if your going to to the track every weekend get the 555r's if you going once a month or less get the 555rII's on all for corners
MT's 5,000 miles and cant be driven in the rain slight advantage at the track none on the street.
if your going to to the track every weekend get the 555r's if you going once a month or less get the 555rII's on all for corners
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the II's are a bit bumpy and stick okay at the strip. At my power level and a small burnout, I could still lite em up in 1st if I launched above 2500rpm. They do stick very very well in the corners though. Honestly, for a DD, I wouldn't reccomend Nittos - they need to be warm to stick. I'd highly reccomend the BFG KDWII's or the originals for that matter on the street. They hook better than the Nittos did on the street for me and are lasting longer. Did I mention they're nothing short of amazing in the rain?
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