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Old 08-31-2003, 10:03 AM
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what is the diffrance between 555R and 555R2...
Old 08-31-2003, 10:34 AM
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Default Re: nitto 555R...555R2

555R = Drag Radial

555R II = Road Race Radial
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Default Re: nitto 555R...555R2

which better?
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Default Re: nitto 555R...555R2

They are the same softness and identical tread pattern. The RR2s just have a stiffer sidewall for better handling. I have the RR2s on my '69 Camaro.

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Default Re: nitto 555R...555R2

which better?

If you go at the track a lot, I'd go for 555R
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i want it 4 daily driver and race
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Default Re: nitto 555R...555R2

If you want to run the same tire on all 4 wheels, you may want to look at a Nitto 555 or you can run 555's on the front and 555R's on the back.. like me




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