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Old 03-10-2011, 10:39 PM
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Default Nitto NT555 Extreme ZR vs. Cooper Zeon 2XS

I'm buying a new set of tires tomorrow and need some opinions on these tires.

I'm going with 285/40R17's for the back and 255/45R17 for the front.

The Cooper's are $150 and the Nitto's are $125 for the back

For the front - Cooper = $123 and Nitto = $104

These are prices I'm getting from a local tire shop my neighbor works at - and do not include mounting/balancing.

I've read good reviews on both tires but I'm leaning towards the Coopers as they seem to do better in the rain. I'm just looking for opinions on which one to go with.
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I would say the mottos I have had the regular555's and the 555'drs and they all performed very well my dr would almost dead hook with. Close to 350hp and 360 ftlb's at the wheels.
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nittos for sure
Old 03-11-2011, 11:42 AM
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I have no complaints with my 555's...overall great tire in wet or dry conditions.
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Old 03-11-2011, 03:25 PM
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the nittos hook up like college kids,the 555's for sure
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I have owned 2 sets of Cooper Cobras (I know, not the zeon's but fwiw), and hated them both. Both sets were noisy, didn't last long, and would not balance well. Always had a vibration, even after taking them back for rebalance and wheel inspection.

I just bought a set of 555's for my TA about a month ago. So far I like them. Quiet, good grip. Haven't taken them to the strip yet, but a good steet tire.
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i have cooper zeons on my car and love them, they are not noisy, there great in wet conditions, and traction is good, the tread wear is good too.
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i bought nittos for the same reason you should (everybody likes them that has them)
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