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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 06:29 PM
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I am looking at getting some new back tires I was told that nitto 555 are really good.

I was looking for some feedback on these tires
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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On my 3rd set. Quiet, good wet and dry traction, great price.
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Quiet, good wet and dry traction, great price.
Had a set of Nitto 555 Extreme's and would get them again.
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 09:47 PM
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had em on mine for a year and a half, but its as long as ive owned the car. seem to be good tires
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 10:09 PM
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Had a set of Nitto 555 Extreme's and would get them again.
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 10:27 PM
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I use the 555r drag radials and love them.
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 07:38 AM
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I have them on mine right now and they work fine. I've used them on about 10 of my previous cars with no problems, either. Can't be beat for the price/performance.
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 10:44 AM
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They are great tires. I always use Nitto 555 and 555r on both my Vette and my Cobra. Have nothing but good things to say about them
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I a huge nitto fan I run them on every vehicle (Z28-envo's Z06-nt555r duramax-trail grapplers) I've hd the nt555r on the back of my Z06 and they hook great and handle good I'm very happy with they definitely will be the only tires I run
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I prefer the NT05. Better dry performance, and never gave me a problem in rain. Better looking too. The NT555 are great too and have a higher tread life rating.
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