Paul Bell

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Yup, I did a search.

I've had BFG drag radials, they wear out too quickly.

I currently have the Sumitomo cheepies but I'd like something that would be more of a high performance tire.

MikeG

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Nitto NT05Rs.

MadIceV8

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I would lean towards the NT05's over the NT05R's for something street driven and looking for a longer tread life. I plan to get a set next week.

cabotgsxr

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nitto nt555's

Paul Bell

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Hmmm, I never really looked at Nitto, I thought they only had sticky drag radials.

Their tire comparason chart shows the NT05 as having better dry performance and just as good wet performance as the NT555.

Does anybody have experiance with both?

Thanks boyz...

Paul Bell

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Looks like I'm going with the 555. More tread depth (.33 vs. .23 for the 05) and its slightly lighter (32 vs. 35 pounds for the 05). And the 555 is a hundred bucks less each.

I found them at $186 each at discounttirezone.com.

These tires are on the heavy side...

LILWS6

my sumi's lasted about 6,000 miles lol i couldn't stay out of the gas they were just to fun to spin

01ssreda4

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RedRallyeZ

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ive got the 555r's and have been good to me so far. not as sticky as a drag radial, but dont where out as fast either

black_sheep454

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Same problem, with the 4:10's it's so easy and fun

'02TA

Nitto 555 DR's here. It was pretty much all I had on the T/A and what my Z came with. The dry traction is worth the slow-goings in the rain to me and it rains ALOT here

ponyhater27

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There is also the Kumho Ecsta XS. Looks like a good tire. I'm not sure about the weight or mileage though.

ahhwataday

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My kumho's didnt last very long at all. Very pleased with 555's

02CamaroSSLE

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for an all around tire i would just got with a 555, they have a better tread rating than the sumis and going by how long the sumis actually last i would have to agree, as far as the nt05's not sure but im sure either nitto will suit your needs... but by no means do i mean those two are going to stick good but stick decent and last longer, thats just my .02 though.

hitmanws6

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there are also Vredestein Sessantas. not a well known tire but they perform great.

Paul Bell

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Never even heard of them. Interesting brand. They can be had for 200 each.

Still, I'm pretty much decided that the Nitto 555 is the one.

Thanks for all the great input guys.

mischief

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Hey paul.

http://www.onlinetires.com

A bit cheaper at $163.65/each. ( for the 555's ) in 315/35/17

Paul Bell

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WOW mischief, thanks!

LILWS6

spose they don't make the 555's in 335's do they?

Paul Bell

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My new 555's are standing in the shop waiting for me to roll the quarter lips.

They look nice, thanks again boyz!