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Old 02-22-2011, 07:52 AM
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I'm looking for a good tire to replace my 2 worn out kdws. These are going to be summer only, and I only need 2. They are being paired with KDWs which will probably be in the front. For straight line traction, some times aggressive DD would You suggest the kdw, 555, or something else? I like my kdw bit at the track they don't seem to hook too hard, best 60' I've been able to get is a 2.01.
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the nitto 555s run smaller than kdws so make sure you get a wider size for the rear tires to getem to look right. I would stick with bfgs though to match the front.

I am running nitto 555rs up front an I LOVE THEM but I matched with with nitto drag radials in the back
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I'm not too sure how concerned I am about the tires matching. Right now they don't and it really is not noticable, at least it doesn't pop out. What I am looking for is the best tire for what I want it to do. The 2 KDW on there are at about 60% tread, so those are going to end up being replaced next year anyways. If Nitto are the best choice for what I want, I don't mind being mismatched for another summer.

If I do go with Nitto, what size should I get? I was looking at Nitto NT555's, for stock 17" wheels.
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Originally Posted by 82cetuner
the nitto 555s run smaller than kdws so make sure you get a wider size for the rear tires to getem to look right. I would stick with bfgs though to match the front.

I am running nitto 555rs up front an I LOVE THEM but I matched with with nitto drag radials in the back
Nitto NT-555 = Street Tire
Nitto NT-555R = Extreme Drag Radial (aka Drags)
Nitto NT-555RII = Road Race Tire

As far as I can tell only the 315 NT-555R runs small. The rest should be close to their marketed size.



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