Nitto NT555 vs. Goodrich g-Force Sport?
01-26-2011, 04:28 PM
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Nitto NT555 vs. Goodrich g-Force Sport?
Looking to put tires on the '87 (275/40-17 on ZR1 wheels) and I think I've narrowed it down to these two tires. Any comments from those who've used them (or both)? I've certainly heard good things about the 555. This is a summertime street car only. My last tires (on the stock 16" wheels) were Firehawks that I used for 7 years. Tread is still great but they are hard as a rock. I guess I need to drive it harder! 
01-26-2011, 06:17 PM
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I have Nt555's on the C4 and G Force Sports on my '95 Z28. Go Nitto's all the way, The BFG's suck. I've never gotten a BFG I like. Toyo and Nitto are the only 2 I've been happy with. discounttiredirect.com has a good price on the Nitto's. Some guys go 285 on all 4 corners because word is the Nitto's run small, but I bought 275's and they look fine. They hook great!
01-26-2011, 06:34 PM
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I bought the Nitto 555's 275 front and 315 rear, I really like them. They grip the road very well, quiet and smooth sidewall which I like. I had BFG KDW's before, good grip but very noisy. I also got my Nittos from DTD. I think you will be really happy with them.
01-26-2011, 09:53 PM
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They also do price matching, so shop around, find the best price and they give it to you with the free shipping.
01-27-2011, 04:54 AM
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Keep in mind that there are 2 versions of the 555. The 555 is a drag radial, and the 555 R II is the road racing tire. If you like to auto-x and whatnot and don't drive much in the rain, consider the NT01.
01-27-2011, 08:44 AM
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My understanding is the 555R is the drag radial and the 555RII is the road racing tire. I'm just looking at the plain 555 which is a summer street tire. I do not autox or drag or anything. I don't make a point of driving in the rain but I don't want the car to turn into a hockey puck if it does happen either.
