How are the 555R's in rain?
How are the 555R's in rain? Hey guys, just wondering how the Nitto 555R's are in rain? I'm looking at getting the 315's and I won't drive them in the rain that much, I just don't want to get them and they suck when it's wet.
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i have 275/60/15 nitto drs on my daily and they arent that bad in the rain, definetly better then the mt's. IVe been stuck in down poors on the hiway and they didnt give me any problems, just use your head and dont stupid crap when its wet and you'll be ok.
--Matt
--Matt
"well, my 275's hydroplaned at about 65 on the hoighway 3 times in about 30 min. but around town they are ok. never had any poblems as long as i never gave it more than 1/2 pedal."
Agreed, keep it under 60mph and you'll be fine.
Agreed, keep it under 60mph and you'll be fine.
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i had no problems the 315 555r in the rain until the tread depth went to about 3/32"--then at 55mph they would lift up and hydroplane while raining good-- which scared the living sh#% out me. i ran 25 psi in them daily driving.
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Originally Posted by sstony
i had no problems the 315 555r in the rain until the tread depth went to about 3/32"--then at 55mph they would lift up and hydroplane while raining good-- which scared the living sh#% out me. i ran 25 psi in them daily driving.
not true. I'm on my 2nd set of 555r's and their great in the rain.... when they have tread left. I go under 70 on wet roads and i've never had hydroplaning issues. Just dont accelerate hard, keep it steady.
If you have to have DR's on a daily, 555r's are your best choice. theres no other DR's out there that do better in the rain.
If you have to have DR's on a daily, 555r's are your best choice. theres no other DR's out there that do better in the rain.
with 275 nittos and about 310 rwhp on an LT1 car, they were GREAT in the rain. i was more confident with those than i was with the goodyears that were on there before. its almost like they wipe the water out of their way to find the pavement to stay hooked. no issues at all with them. just bought a new set for my LS1 car 2 weeks ago.
i have now had a chance to drive these tirtes in the rain i have had no problems. they actually grip better than the street tires i had on before. i heard a lot of complaints about them before i bought em and i decided to go with them anyway. im glad i did because my experience with these tires has been nothing but an enjoyable one.
