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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 04:46 PM
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I need some tire help bad I have a 01 Z06 with a 440 ci motor, on the fronts I have 265/35/18 Nitto 555 that are in good shape, the rears are 315/30/18 BFG g-Force T/A Drag Radials. I need new rears ASAP

I have scoured the internet looking for tire info and can't make my mind up. I am looking at the toyo R888's so many mixed reviews, I am looking at the Nitto 555R's and 555RII's I had the MT ET streets before but got caught out in the rain one time and hydroplaned into the median at 20mph. I am looking for something that can give me traction but get me home in case I get caught in the rain. I am so confused on tires now lol.

Thanks for any help I was hoping to order some tonight.
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by samsonxd
I need some tire help bad I have a 01 Z06 with a 440 ci motor, on the fronts I have 265/35/18 Nitto 555 that are in good shape, the rears are 315/30/18 BFG g-Force T/A Drag Radials. I need new rears ASAP

I have scoured the internet looking for tire info and can't make my mind up. I am looking at the toyo R888's so many mixed reviews, I am looking at the Nitto 555R's and 555RII's I had the MT ET streets before but got caught out in the rain one time and hydroplaned into the median at 20mph. I am looking for something that can give me traction but get me home in case I get caught in the rain. I am so confused on tires now lol.

Thanks for any help I was hoping to order some tonight.
I'd probably do the Nittos. Although I would trust any DR in the rain.

I have MT ET Streets on my 69 Camaro. They have way better grip then Nittos but the Nittos will last longer and might give you a little better chance on a wet road
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 05:12 PM
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I am running on Nitto Invos...
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