Nitto 555r's + rain?
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Nitto 555r's + rain? Im picking out tires for my new 17's and im considering some 555r's for the rears.
i can get a good deal on some really nice 245's for the front, but i dont want 245's about back
so do you thnk 555r's would be strait in the rain? as a daily driver, no asr with a few bolt ons?
i can get a good deal on some really nice 245's for the front, but i dont want 245's about back
so do you thnk 555r's would be strait in the rain? as a daily driver, no asr with a few bolt ons?
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Originally Posted by 75tonyA
They are good in the rain even at high speeds. Just don't get too crazy when it is slippery out. They are no good in snow.
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I have the 555RII's which are the same tread pattern and compound as the 555R and they are surpisingly good in the rain. I have them on all 4 corners.
Just be cautious when it's wet and be very carefull when they are nearly bald.
Just be cautious when it's wet and be very carefull when they are nearly bald.
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Originally Posted by Zepher
I have the 555RII's which are the same tread pattern and compound as the 555R and they are surpisingly good in the rain. I have them on all 4 corners.
Just be cautious when it's wet and be very carefull when they are nearly bald.
Just be cautious when it's wet and be very carefull when they are nearly bald.
They both have the same treadwear rating, traction and temperature ratings on Nitto's site. Nitto claims their 555Rs can still get 15,000 miles on the street (with normal driving).
I drove on the highway as well as surface streets with my Nitto DRs in some pretty hellacious rain. Never had a problem. Just use a little common sense and you'll be fine. FWIW, when they were new they actually did pretty damn good in wet weather.
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Originally Posted by Ling_650vette
The 555R2s are more of a road race and auto cross competition radial than a drag radial. They're very similar to the 555Rs as far as tread goes tho, it just seems the sidewall is built to withstand the lateral forces associated with road courses than the 555Rs.
They both have the same treadwear rating, traction and temperature ratings on Nitto's site. Nitto claims their 555Rs can still get 15,000 miles on the street (with normal driving).
They both have the same treadwear rating, traction and temperature ratings on Nitto's site. Nitto claims their 555Rs can still get 15,000 miles on the street (with normal driving).
