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Apr 15, 2002 | 11:15 AM

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Nitto 555R2

Has anyone used these yet? How are they on the street?

Apr 24, 2002 | 12:25 AM

2001CamaroGuy

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Re: Nitto 555R2

I have not tried them yet but a friend of mine said they are really good....anyone else?

Apr 24, 2002 | 04:08 AM

roy

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Re: Nitto 555R2

Still waiting on backorder myself.

Apr 24, 2002 | 06:51 AM

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Re: Nitto 555R2

A friend has put over 4K miles on a set and loves them.

I've gotten 2 lapping weekends out of mine and will probably get one more.

Apr 24, 2002 | 10:10 PM

XJGPN

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Re: Nitto 555R2

Just got my set this week... will probably mount them up after this weekend, I'll let you know what I think

Apr 25, 2002 | 05:39 PM

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Re: Nitto 555R2

I've got 1K on them and they rock. One autox session; raining however so I can't really comment on that. For street they are great. I miss the Nitto DR a little in the rear, but the handling makes up for it.

Apr 25, 2002 | 05:40 PM

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Re: Nitto 555R2

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Apr 28, 2002 | 09:50 AM

Lou98SS

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Re: Nitto 555R2

I just got 2 RII's mounted on the rear of my SS. I still have the F1's up front. In my opinion they are great! I was having major traction problems after my H/C install and I didn't want to run the Nitto DR's. I wanted a better all around tire to give me better traction and handling. When I got them mounted on Friday, I drove them for about 40 miles on the highway, then let them sit for about a day (just a little home-based heat cycling).

First impression is they handle great and have super traction. They do ride a bit harder since they have a stiffer sidewall but it's not too rough. Just for information, I am running BMR LCA's and Panhard rod as well.