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May 17, 2005 | 10:00 AM

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Aside from treadwear, would there be any issues with driving a set of Nittos 555R DRs on an extended highway trip?

May 17, 2005 | 10:24 AM

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No, I Havent Had Any Issues With Mine

May 17, 2005 | 10:56 AM

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I commute on my 315's every day, 300+ miles/week.

May 17, 2005 | 12:13 PM

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I ordered mine yesterday. I heard they wear really good for a DR, so that sounds like good news to me. Do they act decent in the rain?

May 17, 2005 | 12:54 PM

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I commute on my 315's every day, 300+ miles/week.

What size rim are you using? Do you think 313/35/17's will look ok on 17x9.5 SS

May 17, 2005 | 01:06 PM

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What size rim are you using? Do you think 313/35/17's will look ok on 17x9.5 SS

17x11" ZR1 wheel. The 315 will probably fit on your 9.5" but it will hang over the side a little bit. Max contact patch would probably by found on a 275.

May 17, 2005 | 06:46 PM

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Thanks for the replies. I'm going to order a set of Nittos for the rear, and just wanted to make sure I wouldn't have any trouble on an extended highway drive.

LS69TA...A buddy of mine has them on his Grand National, he's never had any issues driving in the rain with them.

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May 18, 2005 | 09:11 AM

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Thanks JsLS1. I know all to well about hydroplaning. I had bald 315/35's on the back of my 98 T/A. If it started raining and I tried to speed up even 1mph on the interstate, the back end would break all kinds of loose.

May 18, 2005 | 09:23 AM

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how many miles do most guys get out of them w/ occasional trips to the track?

May 18, 2005 | 09:27 AM

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May 18, 2005 | 10:03 AM

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Thanks again for the replies. I'll definitely watch it in the rain. Damn, I can't wait to get something under the **** end of that car that will hook some. Then it will probably only be a matter of time...Pop goes the 10-bolt.