Nitto Nt 555

JD3 · 01-05-2011, 08:14 AM

Well, I'm taking the plunge. Ruined a runflat so I'm going to the other side and going non-RFT's (can't say I'm disappointed). I just ordered the Nitto NT555 yesterday and hope to have them installed Friday.
Anyone have experience with these tires. Reviews were really good, especially for the price.

mfanatic325 · 01-05-2011, 02:04 PM

You got the Nitto 555 Extreme Performance right? Not the drag radial? Cuz doesn't it snow in Ohio? lol...either case, I'm assuming you don't drive this car in the winter time, otherwise you're SOL

Endless619 · 01-05-2011, 04:10 PM

Not a fan of the Nitto NT555 tire. I had them on my M3 for a few years and they were a horrible tire. I would never buy again.

mfanatic325 · 01-05-2011, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by EndlessZ4M

Not a fan of the Nitto NT555 tire. I had them on my M3 for a few years and they were a horrible tire. I would never buy again.

The regular street tire right? Not the drag radial? I'm sure the drag radial would be pretty decent.

dekaliber · 01-05-2011, 11:21 PM

I've heard nothing but good things about the NT05. Did you consider those? I think they're a step up in terms of traction and classified with the max performance tires like the Star Spec and RE-11.

Mine are on but since it's winter, I haven't really taken them out.

Endless619 · 01-06-2011, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mfanatic325

The regular street tire right? Not the drag radial? I'm sure the drag radial would be pretty decent.

Yeah it was the regular street tire.

mfanatic325 · 01-06-2011, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dekaliber

I've heard nothing but good things about the NT05. Did you consider those? I think they're a step up in terms of traction and classified with the max performance tires like the Star Spec and RE-11.

Mine are on but since it's winter, I haven't really taken them out.

Yeah, I'm using Nitto NT05's for track right now. They're the cheapest good 19"-sized max performance tire available. I went through two sets of Dunlop Direzza Z1 Sport Star Specs on my MR2 for track, but unfortunately they don't offer 19" sizes

JD3 · 01-07-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mfanatic325

You got the Nitto 555 Extreme Performance right? Not the drag radial? Cuz doesn't it snow in Ohio? lol...either case, I'm assuming you don't drive this car in the winter time, otherwise you're SOL

Haha, yeah, they're the EPs. And there is snow right now but this is a summer car so I'm not too worried about that.
I hope I have better luck than those who say they don't like them. After coming off RFT's anything will be an improvement.

SteveInfante · 01-16-2011, 01:37 AM

I had them on my last car and they were super sticky out of the box and once you get about 6K on them they totally change to crap......especially in the rain.

onelove · 01-16-2011, 10:06 AM

Not a fan. For a true street tire I'd run the Toyo T1R, however I've since become a believer in the NT05 as a great all around street tire, while I do have to change them out more often, I get to use every bit of the car all the time on both the street and the track, and they where MUCH better in the rain than I thought.

JD3 · 01-17-2011, 10:04 AM

^^Thanks for the advice guys. I figure these will be on the car for a year or two and I might eventually buy another set of wheels/tires. If I do I'll get some Zposters opinions instead of DiscountTire's posters!

SteveInfante · 01-24-2011, 11:39 PM

I got mine from the DiscountTireDirect eBay store and they were great with customer service.

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JD3 Major 195 Rep 1,229 Posts Drives: 09 e92 M3, DCT. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (3)	^^Thanks for the advice guys. I figure these will be on the car for a year or two and I might eventually buy another set of wheels/tires. If I do I'll get some Zposters opinions instead of DiscountTire's posters!
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