New Nitto's Installed!
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Drifting
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From: Olathe, Kansas
New Nitto's Installed!
I had Nitto 555's installed this morning (Replaced the Runcraps!), and I cannot believe the difference in the car! The noise level alone is reduced 99%, and the ride and handling is so much better, it's hard to believe! Used the standard 245-45-17's and 275-40-18's, and they look great, and drive incredible! If your on the fence on what tires to buy, definitely consider these. A friend has them on his 99' and has over 40,000 miles, and they still look great! Can you tell I love these tires? 
Melting Slicks
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Ditching the runflats is the way to go!!!
I heard all the talk about tire noise and the rough ride that I didn't seem to notice much until I switched to non-runflats.
Congrats.
I heard all the talk about tire noise and the rough ride that I didn't seem to notice much until I switched to non-runflats.
Congrats.
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Thanks for the info. I need a new set of tires and have been checking out the options. This is another one to look into.
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I have the NITTO 555s too!!! great set of tires 
congrats!
discount tire has them for a good price!
17's
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...d=004486&ar=45
18's
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...d=004486&ar=40
congrats!discount tire has them for a good price!
17's
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...d=004486&ar=45
18's
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...d=004486&ar=40
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Loose the run-flats. I went to Michelin Pilot Sports, and carry a cell phone and AAA card. My wife accused me of trading cars because the ride was so different (read better).
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how well do they do in the 60 foot time in the 1/4mile track???
I ran my goodyear runcraps and it was horrible last night.. i almost cried out of anger b/c i could not catch traction....GRRRR
13.2 was not bad though =)
I ran my goodyear runcraps and it was horrible last night.. i almost cried out of anger b/c i could not catch traction....GRRRR
13.2 was not bad though =)
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I switched in the spring time to the Nittos and love them. I found that when the tire pressure gets below 35 the rear end get squirely in a hard corner. At the track(road course) I use 37 psi cold pressure and it climbs to 40-41 with use. Anything less and control suffers. The runcraps because of their stiff sidewalls could be filled to 32psi and run just fine. Now that you have gotten rid of the runcraps you can align your car to z06 specs and increase the camber. You want to talk about turn in and control, get it set to -1 camber, max caster, 0 toe in front and -.7 camber, 1/8 toe in rear and you'll wonder if you're in your old car still. The specs are good for street use and okay for track use. But anymore and you'll wear out the tires. The softer side walls allow a more agressive alignment. Firestone has lifetime alignment program of $150 upfront and nothing after that.
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Drifting
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Originally Posted by BrightRed C5 SWFL
How much did you pay for a set?
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Originally Posted by STA-BLK
I have these tires as well.Only problem is i get no traction at the track.
But the ride there is great!
But the ride there is great!
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Has anyone had these and the Goodyear GS D3s. I have the GYs now. Love em, only getting around 20,000 out the rears, a little better on the fronts.
Been thinking about trying the Nittos next.
Been thinking about trying the Nittos next.