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Aug 6, 2009 | 09:47 PM

ZexGX

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Nitto NT555RII

Do any of you guys have experience using Nitto NT555RII's? They are supposedly the same compound as the NT555R's but with a stiffer reinforced construction.

Aug 7, 2009 | 06:27 AM

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personally no, but its tried and true by now. they make a very good street/autox/track tire. i wouldnt hesitate using them as a dedicated or multipurpose tire.

Aug 7, 2009 | 11:23 AM

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I use to run RRII on my Camaro . The tire did pretty well . Grips decent , wears fast ,

Aug 7, 2009 | 11:30 AM

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How would they compare to Toyo Proxy R888 in terms of grip and wear? I do some pretty aggressive driving for street, but nothing as harsh as road racing - so the tires last 100 times longer for me.

The drag radial version of the 555's (555R) have been holding up very well under street use.

Aug 7, 2009 | 11:35 AM

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Haven't used the R888 , but have used the RA1. Not much difference between the two.

Aug 7, 2009 | 02:41 PM

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if all youre doing is street driving, then RIIs will do fine.

Aug 8, 2009 | 01:02 PM

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You might want to try out some Hankooks.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....el=Ventus+R-S3

The R-S2 is a good tire as well if your looking to save a little.

I haven't had any experience with the Nittos though.