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I had the nitto 555r's in front (the deeper tread tires) and they were pretty good. Even in the rain, they were decent. KDWs on my v6 and theyre very good. Probably 25-30% better.
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Originally Posted by RevGTO
If you get the KDW's, you'll have front tires with a very stiff sidewall and rears (Nittos) with a very soft sidewall. If you're talking cornering - it will be lousy.
Nittos dont have a very soft sidewall, which is why they are the lousiest drag radial. They did just excellent for me at streets of willow, shich is a very curvy track..
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Originally Posted by Specialized
I had the nitto 555r's in front (the deeper tread tires) and they were pretty good. Even in the rain, they were decent. KDWs on my v6 and theyre very good. Probably 25-30% better.
Thank you, this is what I wanted to hear, the KDWs are bette rthan the Nitto 555s, then Im set
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Originally Posted by LSGunZ28
Nittos dont have a very soft sidewall, which is why they are the lousiest drag radial. They did just excellent for me at streets of willow, shich is a very curvy track..
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Originally Posted by RevGTO
Compared to MT or BFG DR's, sure, they're not soft. Compared to BFG KD series tires, they are quite soft -especially since you won't want to run them at more than about 26lbs for DD. I've had both on my car - I know whereof I speak.
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If the Nittos held up fine for me at the streets of willow racetrack, They will hold up fine next month at Button willow as well... I will just put more tire pressure in them. the sidewalls never flexed on me.